Scrum Framework - Look back without getting bored

A new Agile Team is being introduced to the project and the team is establishing ground rules. What Stage of Agile team development in The Tuckman Model is this team currently in?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

Answer explanation

In Forming, the Agile team gets introduced to the project and works to establish ground rules.

Teams should immediately start delivering additional value as soon as they are introduced to Agile.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Teams need time and patient guidance to become a thriving and successful Agile team.

The Facilitator represents the Voice of the Customer (VOC)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Facilitator is responsible for ensuring the Agile Team moves along at an acceptable pace. The Product Owner represents the Voice of the Customer.

Which of the following statements are TRUE for Executives to empower high performing teams?

• Unleash Agile teams in meaningful areas that directly affect the customer experience

• Include strong performances on Agile teams, especially at the outset

• Provide teams with transparency to the customers' needs

• Define outcomes, then let teams self-direct and self-organize

The Facilitator invites 5 attendees to a ceremony. How many communication channels are there in this meeting?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

Answer explanation

It is important to remember to add the Facilitator as well to the communication channels formula.

Agile Governance should mirror the Agile Manifesto principles, particularly the art of simplicity - maximizing the work not done is essential.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using agile, governance is applied with a light touch. Agile teams should be empowered and self-organizing.

Which of the following Agile Manifesto principles reflects the Agile focus on team empowerment in all Agile Frameworks?

• Working software is the primary measure of progress

• Welcome Changing requirements, event late in development

• Simplicity - the art of maximizing the amount of work not done - is essential

• Build projects around motivated individuals

Answer explanation

Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.

In Scrum, the Definition of Done is created with the input of everyone EXCEPT the:

• Development Team

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

• Process Owner

What are the three pillars of Scrum?

• Transparency

• Collaboration

• Inspection

• Adaptation

It no longer makes sense for an organization to use the Waterfall Methodology to run projects.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

According to the Stacey Diagram, Agile makes sense with Complex projects with some Uncertainty. Projects that have a predictable and straightforward outcome are better managed with Waterfall.