Who determines how many Product Backlog items the Developers select for a Sprint? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:B
The Developers are the ones who determine how many Product Backlog items they select for a Sprint. The Developers are self-managing and decide how much work they can do in a Sprint1. The Product Owner and the Developers collaborate on the scope of the Sprint during Sprint Planning, but the final decision is up to the Developers2. The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the stakeholders do not have the authority to tell the Developers how many Product Backlog items they should select, as this would violate the principle of self-management[3][3].
References:
1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6
2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10
[3][3]: Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023
When does a Sprint conclude? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:D
A Sprint is a time-boxed period when a Scrum Team works to complete a set amount of work that delivers value to the customer1. A Sprint concludes when the time-box expires, regardless of whether all the tasks, Product Backlog items, or Definition of Done are completed or not23. The Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint if they determine that the Sprint Goal is obsolete or the work done is no longer valuable1. Therefore, the Product Owner decides when enough has been delivered to meet the Sprint Goal, and the Sprint ends accordingly.
For the purpose of transparency, when does Scrum say a valuable and useful Increment must
be available?
(choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:A
The Scrum Guide states that "The Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints. At the end of a Sprint, the new Increment must be ‘Done,’ which means it must be in useable condition and meet the Scrum Team’s definition of ‘Done.’"1 This means that a valuable and useful Increment must be available at the end of every Sprint, regardless of the release frequency or the Product Owner’s request. This ensures transparency, feedback, and continuous improvement.
References:
✑ 1: The Scrum Guide2, page 14
✑ 2: The Scrum Guide
A Scrum Team is required to deliver a done Increment by the end of a Sprint. Select two statements that explain what done means.
(choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer:AD
A Scrum Team is required to deliver a done Increment by the end of a Sprint. Done means:
✑ No work is left to meet the Definition of Done. The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. It is a shared understanding among the Scrum Team and the stakeholders of what it means for work to be complete. It may include criteria such as coding standards, testing, documentation, security, performance, etc. If a Product Backlog item or an Increment does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or presented at the Sprint Review.
✑ Ready to be released to end users. The Increment is a concrete output of the Sprint that adds value to the product. It is a potentially releasable functionality that adheres to the Scrum Team’s current Definition of Done. It is not necessarily released at the end of each Sprint, but it must be in a state that allows for immediate release if the Product Owner decides so. The Increment should also align with the Sprint Goal and the Product Goal, and satisfy the needs and expectations of the customers and stakeholders.
References:
✑ Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: “The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product.”
✑ Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: “The moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, an Increment is born.”
✑ Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: “The purpose of each Sprint is to deliver Increments of potentially releasable functionality that adhere to the Scrum Team’s current Definition of Done.”
True or False: Every Scrum Team must have a Product Owner and Scrum Master.
Correct Answer:D
The Product Owner and the Scrum Master are essential roles in the Scrum Team. They have distinct accountabilities and responsibilities that contribute to the success of the product and the team. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers. The Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum and the Scrum Team. Both roles need to be fully engaged and available to the Scrum Team throughout the Sprint.
The Product Owner is the person who will be held accountable if a product does not achieve its
goals or deliver value. Does this mean that the Product Owner has final say over the Definition
of Done?
(choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:B
The Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, and to ensure transparency. The Scrum Guide states that "The Developers are required to conform to the Definition of Done, as defined by the Scrum Team. If there
are multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done."1 This means that the Product Owner does not have the final say over the Definition of Done, but rather collaborates with the Developers and the Scrum Master to agree on the quality standards and expectations for the product. References:
✑ 1: The Scrum Guide2, page 14
✑ 2: The Scrum Guide