Events and Timeboxes Flashcards

Why does Scrum prescribe shorter Sprints over longer ones in volatile environments?

Answer: To limit risk to one shorter period and increase learning

Shorter Sprints limit the risk of cost and effort to a smaller time frame and generate more feedback.

Is the Daily Scrum the only time Developers can adjust their plan during a Sprint?

Answer: No, Developers can adjust their plan at any point during the Sprint

The Daily Scrum is not the only time to adjust the plan; Developers can meet and adapt throughout the day.

What must remain fixed throughout a Sprint to maintain a consistent rhythm?

Answer: The Sprint length

Sprints have a fixed length, providing a consistent cadence for the team.

Who is accountable for ensuring all Scrum events take place and stay within their timebox?

Answer: The Scrum Master

The Scrum Master ensures events occur, are positive and productive, and stay within the timebox.

During Sprint Planning, who selects how many items to bring into the Sprint?

Answer: The Developers, through discussion with the Product Owner

The Developers select the items for the Sprint, collaborating with the Product Owner on trade-offs.

What is a key reason the Sprint Goal is set during Sprint Planning?

Answer: To provide a coherent objective that gives the Developers flexibility in implementation

The Sprint Goal provides a single objective that creates coherence and focus while allowing flexibility in how work is done.

Can stakeholders actively participate in the Sprint Retrospective?

Answer: No, it is for the Scrum Team only

The Sprint Retrospective is an internal event for the Scrum Team to improve its own process.