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What is the Scrum sprint backlog?
The sprint backlog represents the work to do in a given sprint. It is a definitive list of all the scrum team is being asked to produce for the sprint.
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What is the Scrum product backlog?
The product backlog prioritizes the features needed in the product. It is a singular visible source of requirements for the product.
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Why is a scrum master important?
The scrum master focuses on maximizing the impact of the development team.
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Why become a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)?
Make a difference by creating great products
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Why use Scrum?
Scrum is vital for teams to deliver value amidst changing circumstances.
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Why is a scrum master called a servant leader?
They put the needs of the team first.
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Who facilitates (or owns) scrum events?
Different members of the Scrum team facilitate the various Scrum events.
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Which scrum events facilitate inspection and adaptation?
Every event includes inspection and adaptation.
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Which scrum event is for process improvement?
Each Scrum event plays a role in process improvement.
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Where should I start with scrum certifications?
Your best path and starting point really depends on your goals.
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When should scrum events be held?
The Scrum team has freedom to adapt when some of the Scrum events are held.
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When does Scrum not work well?
Scrum can fail when there is a substantial mismatch between organizational culture and the Scrum values.
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When did Scrum start?
The term was first used in project management in 1986 but the first Scrum project wasn't until 1993.
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What’s the right scrum team size?
The ideal development team size is between three and nine people.
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What’s the difference between scrum and agile?
If you’re practicing Scrum, you’re working in an Agile way.
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What's an example of acceptance criteria?
Given that... When... Then...
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What is the definition of scrum?
Scrum is a team-based framework to increase work visibility allowing for regular evaluation and timely adjustments.
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What is velocity in Scrum?
Velocity measures how many story points a Scrum team completes on average per sprint.
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What is the increment in scrum?
The increment is the new functionality or value delivered at the end of a sprint.
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What is the development team?
The development team is a cross-functional, self-organizing team.
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What is the goal of the scrum of scrum event?
Coordinating between multiple Scrum teams focused on the same product.
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What is the definition of done?
Criteria shared by a Scrum team for what constitutes done.
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What is sprint planning in scrum?
Sprint planning is the first event of the sprint and provides clarity for the team to reach the sprint goal.
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What is the backlog in Scrum?
A prioritized list of work to be done by the Scrum team.
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What is acceptance criteria in scrum?
Acceptance Criteria defines the requirements which must be met for the sprint deliverables to be accepted by the product owner.
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What does self-organizing mean?
A self-organizing team shares leadership and accountability within the team.
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What is a sprint review in scrum?
The sprint review occurs at the end of the sprint to inspect the delivered work.
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What is a user story?
User stories are a simple schema to organize the PBI requirements around the end user's needs, motivations, and goals.
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What is a scrum master?
A Scrum Master is a master of process and an empowerer of people.
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What is a sprint in scrum?
A sprint is the basic unit of time in scrum, serving as a boundary for what the team focuses on.
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What is a product owner?
The Scrum Product Owner's primary responsibility is to maximize the value delivered to the product.
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What is a PBI (product backlog item)?
The container for work organized in the backlog.
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What if I don’t have all the scrum roles on my team?
Someone on the team can play more than one role.
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What does a scrum master do each day?
The Scrum master’s day involves whatever is necessary to help the scrum team thrive.
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What does a product owner do each day?
The Scrum Product Owner's primary responsibility is to maximize the team's value to the product.
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What does a scrum development team do each day?
The dev team is transforming the sprint vision into reality.
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What are the values of Scrum?
Commitment, courage, focus, openness and respect.
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Is Scrum hard to learn?
The typical response is Scrum is easy to understand but hard to practice.
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What are the Scrum events?
Sprint planning, daily standup, backlog refinement, sprint review, sprint retrospective.
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What are story points?
Story points measure the relative size of a PBI (Product Backlog Item).
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Is an agile coach a scrum role?
An agile coach is not a traditional role on a scrum team.
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Is scrum a methodology or a framework?
Scrum is more of a framework than a methodology.
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How to facilitate scrum events?
Facilitation is customized to the event and the needs of the team.
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Is a Scrum Master a project manager?
The project manager is focused first on the work. The scrum master is focused first on the people.
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In which scrum event(s) is the product owner mandatory?
The product owner must attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, and the retrospective.
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How to write an acceptance criteria statement?
Follow the pattern Given that... When... Then...
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How to use acceptance criteria in project management?
You can apply acceptance criteria to individual tasks or groups of task that have a common outcome.
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How does the product owner help the scrum master?
The product owner provide current and future direction for the team.
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How to run a scrum retrospective?
The retrospective occurs at the end of the sprint for the scrum team to focus on self-improvement.
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How to choose between Scrum and Kanban?
Scrum and Kanban have many similarities, and which one is right for you will depend on your context.
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How quickly can I become a scrum master?
2 days to certification. Much longer to Mastery.
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How is the product owner different from the scrum master?
The product owner is product-focused and team-mindful, while the scrum master is team-focused and product-mindful.
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How does the scrum master help the product owner?
The scrum master balances the product owner’s drive to complete the product with the team's long-term effectiveness.
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How does a scrum master remove impediments?
The Scrum Master advocates for the team's needs and works with other to resolve the obstacles so the team can focus on producing the highest value possible.
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How does the PMP compare to other scrum certifications?
PMP (Project Management Professional)
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How does the PMI-ACP compare to other scrum certifications?
The PMI-ACP requires experience and a great breadth of knowledge.
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How does scrum help an organization?
Scrum forces clarity and prioritization.
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How do I know when to use Scrum?
When you have a dedicated team, a singular product and are facing uncertainty.
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How does a scrum team work?
The product owner, scrum master and development team all have a role in the Scrum team.
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How does a scrum master motivate the team?
The Scrum Master focuses on maximizing the impact of the development team.
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How does a scrum master help an organization?
They champion scrum across the organization.
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How does a scrum master coach the team?
They facilitate so the team identifies the problem and creates solutions.
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How are the product backlog and sprint backlog different?
Product backlog contains work for the product and sprint backlog contains work for the sprint.
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How are acceptance criteria and user stories different?
User stories and acceptance criteria. Two sides of the same coin.
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How are acceptance criteria and the definition of done different?
They different in scope.
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Does the scrum master facilitate all the scrum events?
The Scrum Master primarily facilitates sprint planning and the retro.
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CSM vs. PSM, how do they compare?
CSM (Certified Scrum Master) vs. PSM (Professional Scrum Master)
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Does a Scrum development team have to be programmers?
No. Scrum is not just for programmers.
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Do story points in Scrum always use the Fibonacci sequence?
No. But Fibonacci offers some distinct benefits.
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CSM vs. CSPO, how do they compare?
CSM (Certified Scrum Master) vs. CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner)
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Can the scrum master also be the product owner?
Technically, yes, but not recommended.
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Can one person be the Scrum Master for multiple teams?
Yes, but not ideal for a new Scrum Master.
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Are the scrum master and the product owner part of the scrum team?
Yes, they are key members of the Scrum team.
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Can a scrum master be a developer?
Yes. But a dedicated full time Scrum Master is best.
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Are Scrum story points measured in hours?
Story points measure the relative (not absolute) size of work.
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