Theory and Principles Flashcards
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Which empirical process control pillar is upheld by the Sprint Review?
Answer: Inspection
The Sprint Review inspects the Increment and progress toward the Product Goal.
Scrum is founded primarily on which two approaches to work?
Answer: Empiricism and lean thinking
Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking.
A team hides bad news from stakeholders to avoid conflict. Which pillar is violated?
Answer: Transparency
Concealing reality undermines transparency, the basis for inspection and adaptation.
When should adaptation occur according to Scrum theory?
Answer: When an inspection reveals a deviation
Adaptation happens as soon as inspection shows aspects deviate outside acceptable limits.
Lean thinking in Scrum primarily focuses on what?
Answer: Reducing waste and focusing on essentials
Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.
Frequent inspection points in Scrum exist mainly to enable what?
Answer: Timely adaptation
Inspection is done so deviations can be detected and adaptation made promptly.
Why does Scrum favor an empirical approach over a predictive one?
Answer: Complex work is unpredictable and benefits from experience-based decisions
Empiricism suits complex work where outcomes are best understood through experimentation and feedback.