Theory and Principles Flashcards
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Complex adaptive problems are best addressed in Scrum through what?
Answer: Iterative and incremental delivery
Scrum addresses complex problems via iterative, incremental work that optimizes predictability and risk.
On the Stacey/complexity model, Scrum is best suited to which domain?
Answer: Complex
Scrum targets complex domains where requirements and technology are uncertain.
Time-boxing events in Scrum primarily serves what purpose?
Answer: Limiting waste and creating regular cadence
Time-boxes limit time spent, reduce waste, and create a consistent rhythm for inspection.
Delivering a usable Increment each Sprint mainly reduces what?
Answer: Risk and uncertainty
Frequent Increments enable feedback that lowers risk and uncertainty.
Why does Scrum keep Sprints short and of consistent length?
Answer: To limit risk to one short period and enable frequent inspection
Short, regular Sprints limit cost and risk to a small window and provide frequent inspect-and-adapt points.
Scrum's process is described as 'self-managing.' What does this mean?
Answer: The team decides who does what, when, and how
A self-managing team internally decides who does what, when, and how.
If a deviation is detected mid-Sprint, what does empiricism prescribe?
Answer: Adapt the plan or product as soon as possible
Empiricism calls for adjusting promptly once inspection reveals a deviation to minimize further drift.