SCRUM Theory and Principles 4

Question 1

Complex adaptive problems are best addressed in Scrum through what?

Accepted Answer

Iterative and incremental delivery

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Detailed upfront specifications

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A single final release

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Outsourcing

Question 2

On the Stacey/complexity model, Scrum is best suited to which domain?

Accepted Answer

Complex

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Simple

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Complicated

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Chaotic

Question 3

Time-boxing events in Scrum primarily serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Limiting waste and creating regular cadence

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Eliminating planning

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Removing the need for inspection

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Maximizing meeting length

Question 4

Delivering a usable Increment each Sprint mainly reduces what?

Accepted Answer

Risk and uncertainty

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Team morale

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Transparency

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The need for a Product Owner

Question 5

Why does Scrum keep Sprints short and of consistent length?

Accepted Answer

To limit risk to one short period and enable frequent inspection

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To reduce salaries

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To avoid retrospectives

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To skip planning

Question 6

Scrum's process is described as 'self-managing.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The team decides who does what, when, and how

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Managers assign all tasks

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There are no goals

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The Scrum Master controls the work

Question 7

If a deviation is detected mid-Sprint, what does empiricism prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Adapt the plan or product as soon as possible

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Wait until the project ends

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Ignore it to protect the plan

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Cancel Scrum