Scrum PSM I Assessment

When does a new sprint start?

A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

What is an Increment according to Scrum?

An increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal

Scrum Approach

Scrum employs an iterative, incremental approach to optimize predictability and to control risk.

Scrum Definition

Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.

What is the foundation of Scrum?

Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.

True or False: "The product owner is one person, not a commitee"

True

How does the Scrum Master serve the organisation?

● Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption ● Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization ● Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work ● Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams

What is the Scrum Master being held accountable for?

1) The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide 2) The Scrum Master is further accountable for the Scrum Team's effectiveness.

In a nutshell, Scrum requires a Scrum Master to foster an environment where:

1. A Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog. 2. The Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint. 3. The Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust for the next Sprint. 4. Repeat

Scrum Values

1. Commitment 2. Focus 3. Openness 4. Respect 5. Courage

When is the Sprint Goal being defined?

During the Sprint Planning event

Scrum Value: Respect

Scrum Team members respect each other to be capable, independent people, and are respected as such by the people with whom they work.

What are the elements of the Sprint Backlog?

Sprint Backlog The Sprint Backlog is composed of: 1. the Sprint Goal (why) 2. the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what) 3. an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how).

What is the typical length of the Sprint Planning Event?

Sprint Planning is timeboxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.

Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?

The Product Owner

What are the Developers being held accountable for?

● Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog ● Instilling quality by adhering to a Definition of Done ● Adapting their plan each day toward the Sprint Goal ● Holding each other accountable as professionals.

How does the Scrum Master serve the Product Owner?

● Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management ● Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items ● Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment ● Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed

What is the Product Owner being held accountable for?

1) The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. 2) The Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management

The 3 empirical Scrum Pillars

1) Transparency 2) Inspection 3) Adaptation

A Scrum Team consists of the following:

1. Developers 2. Product Owner 3. Scrum Master

What is the usual size of a scrum team?

10 people or fewer

Scrum combines ___ formal events for inspection and adaptation within a containing event, the Sprint.

4

How long is a sprint?

4 weeks or less

When can a Sprint be cancelled?

A Sprint could be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

Which Scrum events are timeboxed?

All Scrum events are timeboxed. Timeboxes are: 1. Sprint: 4 weeks 2. Sprint Planning: 8 hours 3. Sprint Review: 4 hours 4. Sprint Retrospective: 3 hours 5. Daily Scrum: 15mins

What happens within a sprint?

All the work necessary to achieve the Product Goal, including: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective

True or False: It is mandatory that the product Increment be released to production at the end of each Sprint.

False The product Increment should be usable and releasable at the end of every Sprint, but it does not have to be released.

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

He or she does not have to be there; he or she only has to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum. The Scrum Master only ensures that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.

The CEO asks the Developers to add a "very important" item to a Sprint that is in progress. What should the Developers do?

Inform the other members of the Scrum Team so the team can decide what to do.

Who has the authority to cancel a Sprint?

Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?

The Developers

During a Sprint, a Developer determines that the Scrum Team will not be able to complete the items in their forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Product Backlog items selected?

The Product Owner and the Developers.

Scrum Value: Focus

The Scrum Teams primary focus is on the work of the Sprint to make the best possible progress toward its goals.

Definition of the Scrum Pillar of Inspection

The Scrum artifacts and the progress toward agreed goals must be inspected frequently and diligently to detect potentially undesirable variances or problems. To help with inspection, Scrum provides cadence in the form of its five events. Inspection enables adaptation. Inspection without adaptation is considered pointless. Scrum events are designed to provoke change.

What does the Sprint Backlog include?

The Sprint Backlog includes: 1. The Sprint Goal 2. The Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint 3. The Plan for delivering the selected product backlog items

Which Scrum Event concludes the Sprint?

The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint.

Who is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint?

The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint.

The Developers should have all the skills needed to:

Turn the Product Backlog items they select into an Increment of useful and valuable product functionality.

What are Scrum Artefacts?

- A scrum artefact represents work of value - It is designed to maximise transparency of key information - Each artefact includes a commitment to make sure it provides information that enhances transparency e.g: - Product Backlog (commitment = Product Goal) - Sprint Backlog (commitment = Sprint Goal) - Increment (commitment = Definition of Done)

Scrum Value: Openess

The Scrum Team and its stakeholders are open about the work and the challenges.

Scrum Value: Commitment

The Scrum Team commits to achieving its goals and to supporting each other.

Scrum Value: Courage

The Scrum Team members have the courage to do the right thing, to work on tough problems.

What is the typical length of the Sprint Review?

The Sprint Review is timeboxed to a maximum of four hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.

How does the Scrum Master serve the Scrum Team?

● Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality ● Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done ● Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team's progress ● Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

Definition of the Scrum Pillar of Adaptation

If any aspects of a process deviate outside acceptable limits or if the resulting product is unacceptable, the process being applied or the materials being produced must be adjusted. The adjustment must be made as soon as possible to minimize further deviation. Adaptation becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing. A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through inspection.

Who creates the definition of Done?

If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.

Who should know the most about the progress toward a business objective or a release, and be able to explain the alternatives most clearly?

Product Owner

What is the Purpose of the Sprint Review?

The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations.

Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place?

The consistency reduces complexity.

Definition of the Scrum Pillar of Transparency

The emergent process and work must be visible to those performing the work as well as those receiving the work. With Scrum, important decisions are based on the perceived state of its three formal artifacts. Artifacts that have low transparency can lead to decisions that diminish value and increase risk. Transparency enables inspection. Inspection without transparency is misleading and wasteful.

What should a scrum team which is becoming too large consider?

The team should consider reorganizing into multiple cohesive Scrum Teams, each focused on the same product. Therefore, they should share the same Product Goal, Product Backlog, and Product Owner.

When can work be considered as part of an Increment?

Work can only be considered as part of an increment, when it meets the Definition of Done

What happens to a Product Backlog item that doesn't meet the definition of done?

If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. Instead, it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration.

Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibility?

Optimizing the value of the work the Scrum Team does.

When are Product Backlog items deemed ready for being selected in a Sprint Planning event?

Product Backlog items that can be Done by the Scrum Team within one Sprint are deemed ready for selection in a Sprint Planning event.

What is Product Backlog refinement?

Product Backlog refinement is the act of breaking down and further defining Product Backlog items into smaller more precise items.

What is the typical length of the Sprint Retrospective?

The Sprint Retrospective is timeboxed to a maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.

What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to: Inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work.

What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.

When is a Sprint over?

When the timebox expires.

Which statement best describes Scrum?

A framework for creating complex products in complex environments.

Who is accountable for effective Product Backlog management and what does it entail?

The Product owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management. It includes the following: ● Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal ● Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items ● Ordering Product Backlog items ● Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood