SCRUM Events and Timeboxes 2

Question 1

What is the maximum timebox for the Sprint Planning event in a one-month Sprint?

Accepted Answer

Eight hours

Answer

Sprint Planning is timeboxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint and is usually shorter for shorter Sprints.

Question 2

Which event is timeboxed to a maximum of 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Daily Scrum

Answer

The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute timeboxed event for the Developers.

Question 3

Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?

Accepted Answer

The Developers

Answer

The Daily Scrum is an event for the Developers of the Scrum Team.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

Accepted Answer

To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan

Answer

The Daily Scrum inspects progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapts the Sprint Backlog as needed.

Question 5

If a Sprint is two weeks long, what is the maximum timebox for the Sprint Retrospective?

Accepted Answer

Three hours

Answer

The Sprint Retrospective is timeboxed to a maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint, so it is shorter for a two-week Sprint.

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