SCRUM Theory and Principles 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which is one of the five Scrum Values?
- Efficiency
- Courage (Correct answer)
- Predictability
- Velocity
Correct answer: Courage
The five Scrum Values are commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage.
Question 2: A developer admits they are stuck and asks for help. Which Scrum Value does this demonstrate?
- Focus
- Openness (Correct answer)
- Respect
- Commitment
Correct answer: Openness
Being open about challenges and work reflects the value of openness.
Question 3: Treating teammates as capable, independent people reflects which value?
- Respect (Correct answer)
- Courage
- Focus
- Commitment
Correct answer: Respect
Respect means valuing each other as capable, independent people.
Question 4: The Scrum Team agrees to concentrate on the Sprint's work over distractions. Which value is this?
- Focus (Correct answer)
- Openness
- Respect
- Courage
Correct answer: Focus
Focus means everyone concentrates on the work of the Sprint and the Goals.
Question 5: The Scrum Values exist primarily to strengthen what?
- The product roadmap
- Trust and the empirical pillars (Correct answer)
- Velocity metrics
- Stakeholder contracts
Correct answer: Trust and the empirical pillars
Living the values builds trust and brings the pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation to life.
Question 6: Members personally committing to achieving the Scrum Team's goals shows which value?
- Focus
- Commitment (Correct answer)
- Openness
- Respect
Correct answer: Commitment
Commitment is the value of personally dedicating to the team's goals.
Question 7: Who is responsible for upholding the Scrum Values?
- Only the Scrum Master
- Only the Product Owner
- All members of the Scrum Team (Correct answer)
- Only the Developers
Correct answer: All members of the Scrum Team
All Scrum Team members are responsible for learning and living the Scrum Values.
SCRUM Theory and Principles 3
Which is one of the five Scrum Values?