Agile & Scrum for Product Managers Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of 'backlog refinement' (grooming)?
Answer: To review, clarify, estimate, and re-prioritize backlog items so they are sprint-ready
Backlog refinement ensures upcoming items are well-understood, properly estimated, and prioritized so the team can quickly begin sprint planning without confusion.
In Agile, what is an 'epic'?
Answer: A large body of work that can be broken down into multiple user stories
An epic is a large, high-level user story or feature that is too big to complete in a single sprint and must be broken into smaller, more manageable user stories.
What is a 'spike' in Agile development?
Answer: A time-boxed research or investigation task to reduce uncertainty before committing to a solution
A spike is a time-boxed task used to research a problem, evaluate a technology, or explore a design option to reduce risk and uncertainty before implementation.
Which Agile metric measures the time from when work begins to when it is delivered?
Answer: Cycle time
Cycle time measures how long a work item takes from the moment it enters active development until it is delivered to production or the customer.
What is the role of the Scrum Master in relation to the Product Owner?
Answer: To serve and support the Product Owner in managing the backlog and understanding Scrum practices
The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner by helping them understand Scrum, facilitating backlog management techniques, and removing organizational impediments.
In Agile, what does 'face-to-face conversation' being the most efficient communication method imply for product managers?
Answer: PMs should favor direct conversations with engineers and stakeholders over long written specs
The Agile principle of preferring face-to-face communication encourages PMs to have direct, real-time conversations to share context and reduce misunderstandings.