CST Scrum Guide & Empiricism 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT listed as a Scrum Value in the Scrum Guide?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency

Answer

The five Scrum Values are Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage — efficiency is not among them.

Question 2

The Scrum Guide describes Scrum as 'a lightweight framework.' What does this mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Scrum provides only the minimum necessary rules, leaving room for the team to add techniques

Answer

Scrum's lightweight nature means it intentionally omits techniques and instructions beyond what is essential, empowering teams to choose their own methods.

Question 3

According to the Scrum Guide, the Definition of Done primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Create transparency and a shared understanding of what 'complete' means

Answer

The Definition of Done creates transparency by giving everyone a shared understanding of what work must be done for an Increment to be considered complete.

Question 4

How often should Scrum Teams inspect and adapt in the Scrum framework?

Accepted Answer

At every Scrum event throughout the Sprint

Answer

Inspection and adaptation happen continuously throughout the Sprint at every formal event, not just at Sprint boundaries.

Question 5

A new stakeholder insists on seeing detailed long-term plans and milestones before the project begins. How does the Scrum Guide's empirical approach address this?

Accepted Answer

Scrum encourages forecasting based on what is known now, understanding plans will evolve

Answer

Empiricism acknowledges uncertainty and encourages transparent forecasting while recognizing that plans adapt as more is learned through doing.

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CST Scrum Guide & Empiricism 3