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K is for Quality
Events and Artifacts
States and Capitals
100

This is an ordered list of everything that might be needed in the product and is the single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product.

What is the Product Backlog

The most important items are shown at the top of the product backlog so the team knows what to deliver first

100

Not all defects are created equal. Some may have a critical impact on the functionality, usability, or security of the product, while others may be minor or cosmetic. What quality management concept does this refer to?

What is prioritize and categorize defects

This helps to decide which defects need to be fixed immediately, which can be deferred to a later sprint or release, and which can be ignored or closed.  

100

What event does the team attend to synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours?

What is the daily stand up

During the Daily Scrum, the team identifies any issues they need help in resolving, ask for help when they need it and adjust the Sprint Backlog, if necessary.

100

What city did Queen Victoria choose as Canada's capital in 1857 as it was a defensible location situated on the border between Quebec and Ontario?

What is Ottawa

Canada's capital is also the second-largest city in Ontario with a regional population of close to 1.5 million people

200

Kanban seeks to eliminate what type of waste that causes bottlenecks and backups in the team's process due to lack of focus, people, or skill sets?

What is Work in Progress (WIP)

Limiting the amount of work in progress makes it easier to identify inefficiency in a team's workflow.

200

This statement is part of what key management concept: " quality is not something that you check at the end of a sprint or a release, but something that you build in from the start."

What is a quality management

Everyone is responsible for preventing, detecting, and resolving defects. This means following coding standards, writing unit tests, conducting peer reviews, performing exploratory testing, and using automation tools.

200

What event does the Scrum Team attend to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted?

What is the retrospective

Reflect on the past to improve the future!

200

When the team's definition of done is met and all tasks are complete, these work items are moved to what state?

What is Closed

300

What Japanese word literally translates to "signboard"?

What is Kanban

One of many methodologies and practices under the Agile umbrella that uses highly visual queues to manage and track the teams work and seeks to limit work-in-progress

300

What type of tool do teams use that enables them to record, track, and manage defects throughout the software development lifecycle?

What is a defect tracking system

It can also provide useful metrics and insights into the quality and performance of the product.

300

What key criteria does the team establish to assess when work is complete on the product Increment?

What is the Definition of Done

The Definition of Done ensures everyone on the Team knows exactly what is expected of everything the Team delivers. It ensures transparency and quality fit for the purpose of the product and organization.

300

What capital is the most populous city on the planet, and also known for being the most natural disaster-prone city in the world?

What is Tokyo

400

What metric is used in Lean Agile to calculate the amount of time it takes for a unit of work to travel through the team’s workflow–from the moment work starts to the moment it ships?

What is Cycle Time

Cycle time is a vital metric that helps businesses enhance their productivity, identify process bottlenecks, and optimize delivery time.

400

Using clear and consistent terminology, providing relevant and accurate information, seeking feedback and confirmation, and escalating issues when needed enables what key team dynamic?

What is communication and collaboration

Teams should communicate and collaborate with each other, as well as with the product owner, stakeholders, and the customer, to ensure that defects are identified, understood, and resolved in a timely and effective manner

400

What practice is used to look at what is next in the Product Backlog and estimate size based on other user stories?

What is Backlog Grooming

In addition to providing clarity, backlog refinement helps prevent tickets from piling up in your product backlog, and that it is reflective of lessons learned and stakeholder insights

400

Which world capital hosts a Formula 1 Grand Prix and is the lowest lying national city in the world?

What is Baku

Baku is located at 28m below sea level

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