CSM Agile Metrics and Continuous Improvement

Question 1

What does velocity measure in Scrum?

Accepted Answer

The average amount of work a team completes per Sprint

Answer

Velocity is the average amount of work (typically in story points or items) a Scrum Team completes per Sprint, used for forecasting future capacity.

Question 2

What does a Sprint burndown chart track?

Accepted Answer

The remaining work in the Sprint Backlog over time

Answer

A Sprint burndown chart visualizes the amount of remaining Sprint Backlog work over time, helping the team see whether they are on track to meet the Sprint Goal.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

Accepted Answer

To inspect how the last Sprint went and identify improvements

Answer

The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint.

Question 4

How long is the Sprint Retrospective time-box for a one-month Sprint?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

The Sprint Retrospective is time-boxed to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint, with shorter Sprints usually requiring less time.

Question 5

Who should attend the Sprint Retrospective?

Accepted Answer

The entire Scrum Team

Answer

The entire Scrum Team—Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers—attends the Sprint Retrospective to collaboratively inspect and improve their process.

CSM - Certified ScrumMaster Practice Test

CSM - Certified ScrumMaster Practice Test

CSM Agile Metrics and Continuous Improvement