Artifacts and Commitments Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes Product Backlog refinement?
Answer: An ongoing activity where the team adds detail, estimates, and orders backlog items
Product Backlog refinement is a continuous activity — not a formal Scrum event — where items are broken down and clarified to prepare them for future Sprints.
A stakeholder insists that an Increment must be released immediately, even though it does not meet the Definition of Done. Who has the authority to override the Definition of Done?
Answer: Nobody — the Definition of Done cannot be overridden
The Definition of Done is a non-negotiable commitment; no individual or role has authority to override it for a release decision.
How does the Increment relate to prior Increments?
Answer: The new Increment is additive and integrates with all prior Increments
Each new Increment is additive to all prior Increments, and together they must function as a whole, verified against the Definition of Done.
A Scrum Team's Sprint Goal becomes obsolete mid-Sprint due to a dramatic market change. What can happen?
Answer: The Product Owner cancels the Sprint because the Sprint Goal is no longer valid
The Product Owner is the only person who can cancel a Sprint, and they may do so when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
What is the purpose of the commitment associated with each Scrum artifact?
Answer: To enhance transparency and provide focus against which progress can be measured
Commitments enhance transparency and provide a clear focus, enabling the team and stakeholders to inspect progress and adapt accordingly.
Which statement about the Definition of Done is true?
Answer: It is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete
The Definition of Done is a shared, consistent standard that applies to all work in the Increment, creating a common understanding of completeness.
The Scrum Team wants to improve their Definition of Done. When is the best time to do this?
Answer: During the Sprint Retrospective as a continuous improvement action
The Sprint Retrospective is the primary event for inspecting and improving team practices, including strengthening the Definition of Done.