Agile Fundamentals Scrum & Kanban Frameworks — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary focus of the Scrum framework?
- Long-term project planning
- Iterative development through sprints (Correct answer)
- Eliminating team collaboration
- Minimizing customer feedback
Correct answer: Iterative development through sprints
Scrum focuses on iterative development, delivering value in short, time-boxed iterations called sprints.
Question 2: Which of the following is a key component of the Kanban framework?
- Daily stand-up meetings
- Work-in-progress (WIP) limits (Correct answer)
- Time-boxed iterations
- Fixed-length sprints
Correct answer: Work-in-progress (WIP) limits
Kanban uses visual boards to manage workflow and optimize efficiency by limiting work in progress (WIP).
Question 3: Who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product in Scrum?
- Development Team
- Scrum Master
- Product Owner (Correct answer)
- Stakeholders
Correct answer: Product Owner
The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the backlog and ensuring the team delivers maximum value.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a sprint retrospective in Scrum?
- To review the product backlog
- To inspect and improve team processes (Correct answer)
- To assign new sprint tasks
- To finalize project deliverables
Correct answer: To inspect and improve team processes
A sprint retrospective allows the team to reflect on their process and identify areas for improvement in future sprints.
Question 5: How does Kanban handle task prioritization?
- By setting fixed sprint durations
- By dynamically adjusting workflow priorities (Correct answer)
- By following a sequential plan
- By assigning tasks at the project start
Correct answer: By dynamically adjusting workflow priorities
Kanban allows continuous prioritization by dynamically adjusting workflow based on changing business needs and capacity.
Question 6: What is a major difference between Scrum and Kanban?
- Scrum uses time-boxed sprints; Kanban allows continuous delivery (Correct answer)
- Both frameworks use strict deadlines
- Kanban does not allow workflow visualization
- Scrum does not involve feedback loops
Correct answer: Scrum uses time-boxed sprints; Kanban allows continuous delivery
Scrum operates in fixed-length sprints, while Kanban enables continuous delivery without fixed timeboxes.
What is the primary focus of the Scrum framework?