Agile Basics
Name the document that introduced the Agile Manifesto.
The Agile Manifesto (2001)
What is the maximum length of a Scrum Sprint?
One month
Who facilitates Scrum events?
Scrum Master.
Name the three Scrum artifacts.
Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment.
Name one of the four Agile values.
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
How many principles are in the Agile Manifesto?
12 principles
Who is responsible for maximizing product value?
Product Owner
Who owns the Product Backlog?
Product Owner.
What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
What does “Responding to change over following a plan” mean?
Adapt to changes rather than rigidly sticking to a plan.
What is the main goal of Agile?
Deliver value to customers quickly and adapt to change.
What is the time-box for a Daily Scrum?
15 minutes
Who is accountable for creating a usable Increment each Sprint?
Developers.
What is a Definition of Done?
A shared understanding of what makes work complete.
Which principle emphasizes delivering working software frequently?
Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months.
Which methodology is NOT considered Agile: Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall?
Waterfall
What is the recommended size of a Scrum Team?
10 or fewer people.
Which role removes impediments for the team?
Scrum Master.
What is the recommended time-box for Sprint Planning for a one-month Sprint?
8 hours.
What is the highest priority according to Agile principles?
Satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
What does the term “Agile” primarily refer to in software development?
A mindset and set of principles for iterative and incremental development.
What is the purpose of a Sprint Retrospective?
To inspect and adapt the team’s process for improvement.
Who decides what goes into the Sprint Backlog?
Developers.
What is the Increment?
The sum of all completed work during a Sprint that meets the Definition of Done.
What does “Simplicity—the art of maximizing the amount of work not done” mean?
Focus on essential work and avoid unnecessary tasks.