Theory
Accountabilities
Events
Artifacts
General
100

Scrum relies on observation and experimentation; this is called _____

What is Empiricism

100

This role is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the team 

Who is the Product Owner

100

The container for all other events, it's where ideas turn to value and has a fixed length of 1 month or less

What is the Sprint

100

Name the commitment paired with the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment

What is: 

  • Product Backlog -> Product Goal
  • Sprint Backlog -> Sprint Goal 
  • Increment -> Definition of Done


100

The maximum recommended size for a Scrum Team to remain nimble while delivering value

What is typically 10 or fewer people

200

The 3 (empirical) pillars of Scrum upon which all formal Scrum events and artifacts are built

Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation

200

Described as "true leaders who serve," this role is responsible for the team's effectiveness and establishing Scrum

Who is the Scrum Master

200

Often erroneously confused with a "status report", this 15-minute event ensures that all team members are aligned, aware of any updates or changes, and is making progress toward the Sprint Goal. 

What is the Daily Scrum or Daily Stand Up

200

 __________ includes everything that might be needed to create or improve the product, while ________ is the work Developers have selected for the current Sprint

Product backlog; Sprint backlog

200

The only person with authority to cancel a Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete

Who is the Product Owner

300

Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage

What are the 5 core values of the Scrum framework 

300

Instilling quality by adhering to this standard is an explicit accountability of Developers

What is the Definition of Done

300

This event is defined explicitly as a working session to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations; it's not just a "demo"

What is the Sprint Review 

300

The moment a Product Backlog item meets this commitment, an Increment is born

⭐ (Daily Double)

What is the Definition of Done 

300

The Scrum Team consists of these three (3) roles

Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers

The 2020 Scrum Guide defines the Scrum Team as one cohesive, cross-functional, and self-managing team

400

According to the Scrum guide, inspection without this pillar is considered misleading and wasteful

What is Transparency

400

Daily Scrum focuses on progress toward this goal

What is the Sprint Goal

400

Name the three specific topics addressed in Sprint Planning

⭐ (Daily Double) if you get it in proper order

  • Why is this sprint valuable?
  • What can be done this sprint?
  • How will the selected work get done?
400

Name the three distinct components that compose the Sprint Backlog

What are the 

  • Sprint Goal (Why)
  • selected PBIs (What)
  • delivery plan (How)
400

When multiple teams work on the same product, they must share PO, Backlog, and this commitment

What is the Definition of Done

500

Alongside empiricism, Scrum is founded on this concept that focuses on essentials and reduces waste

What is Lean Thinking 

500

Although the Product Owner can delegate tasks, they ultimately retain this

What is accountability

500

This event inspects people, processes, tools and the DoD 

What is the Sprint Retrospective

500

In refinement, these team members hold sole responsibility for the sizing of work items

Who are the Developers

500

Increments can be delivered anytime during a Sprint; the Sprint Review should never be considered this

What is a "gate" to releasing value

Releasing can happen continuously throughout the Sprint