Agile Fundamentals Flashcards

What is the role of a Product Owner in Scrum?

Answer: To maximize the value of the product by managing the Product Backlog

The Product Owner is responsible for the Product Backlog — ordering it, defining items, and ensuring the team builds the right product.

In Agile, 'velocity' is best described as:

Answer: The amount of work a team completes in a Sprint, used for forecasting

Velocity measures work completed (in story points or similar units) per Sprint and is used to forecast future capacity.

Which Agile principle states teams should 'deliver working software frequently'?

Answer: Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months

The second Agile principle calls for frequent delivery of working software, preferring shorter timescales.

What is a 'Definition of Done' (DoD) in Agile?

Answer: A shared understanding of criteria a Product Backlog item must meet to be considered complete

The DoD is a transparent, agreed-upon checklist ensuring all team members have the same understanding of what 'complete' means for any increment.

A team member is blocked by an external dependency. According to Agile, who should resolve this impediment?

Answer: The Scrum Master should work to remove the impediment

Removing impediments is a core responsibility of the Scrum Master, who serves the team by clearing obstacles to progress.

What does 'inspect and adapt' mean in the context of Scrum?

Answer: Regularly examining the process and product to make improvements based on findings

Inspect and adapt is a core Scrum pillar — teams regularly examine their work and processes, then make adjustments to improve.

Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve principles behind the Agile Manifesto?

Answer: Maximize work in progress to increase throughput

Maximizing work in progress contradicts Agile and Lean thinking; limiting WIP is preferred to improve flow and reduce delays.