What are the components of a standard scrum team?
Developer, Scrum master, Product owner, end user
What is risk mitigation?
A strategy to prepare for and lessen the effects of risks.
What IS sprint planning?
Initiates the sprint, focusing on defining what can be delivered and how it will be achieved.
what IS a sprint backlog?
An emergent, organized list of tasks that need to be done in a given sprint. These tasks are normally picked from the Project Backlog, a larger list that has tasks for the entire project.
Open communication is connected to which SCRUM value?
Transparency
What is the role of mentors and advisors?
Mentors help raise the start progress bar and allow you to accomplish much more than without a mentor. Your teacher is your advisor and ensures your project’s direction and progress.
What are positive and negative risks called?
Positive: opportunities
Negative: threats
What should you include in the scope?
- Goal of the sprint
- Elements included in the project
- Elements not included in the project
True/false: The backlog can be changed
True: It changes based off of the customer’s needs
What is "focus on value"
Prioritizes work delivering highest value
Promoted through Product Backlog
Who are subject matter experts/ what is their role?
They offer you expert advice related to your concentration, providing specific tips to help you excel.
What is risk register?
List of identified risks structured for use throughout the project
When does sprint planning take place (after which step)?
After the sprint review and retrospective from the previous sprint
How should your user story be formatted?
As a *type of user* , I want *some goal* so that * some reason*.
The 4 Agile Manifestos are:
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Individuals and Interactions over processes and tools
Responding to change over following a plan
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
What is the role of advisors? Who are they for your project?
- To help you understand the process and requirements and to reach the end goal.
- Ms. Norris/Mr. Caudle!
Briefly describe the risk matrix.
open-ended
What should the four-hour sprint planning timebox include?
1. Sprint goal
2. Backlog refinement
3. Capacity analysis
4. Time estimates
Benefits of a backlog refinement
Avoid Scope Creep
Dynamic Way of Working
Makes Sprint Planning Easier
List 3 of the SCRUM values.
Collaboration, Adaptability, Transparency, Commitment, Focus on Value, Continuous Improvement, Empowerment, or Respect
List responsibilities of the different components of a SCRUM team.
List 3 ways you can mitigate risk in Capstone.
Scope creep: Stick to project proposal to keep on task, talk to mentor/advisor
Deadlines: Timeboxing can help us better plan tasks
Miscommunication/lack of feedback: Biweekly/ more frequent meetings, depending on need
List some common pitfalls of sprint planning.
- Unclear scope/definition of done leads to reduced efficiency
- Unclear or ill-defined sprint goals leads to poor planning/schedule
- Important deliverables or features not included
Benefits of a sprint backlog
Adds Clarity
Prevents Clutter
No build up of tickets in the backlog.
List 3 of the SCRUM values and its significance.
Collab: Emphasizing teamwork and open communication, encourages regular interaction
Continuous improvement: ensuring that they contribute actively to the team’s goals and deliverables.
Empowerment: Encouraging team members to take ownership of their work; independence. SCRUM fosters self-organizing teams that make decisions collectively.
Transparency: All aspects of project are visible to stakeholders. Fosters trust and accountability.
Respect: Valuing each team member’s contribution; enhances collaboration and innovation
...etc.