CSC1218 Scrum

What is Scrum?

• Extension of Agile

• A non-iterative methodology

• A mindset for doing software development adapted from Waterfall

What is the iterative and incremental nature of Scrum?

• Dividing the work into small, manageable units known as sprints

• Delivering a complete product at the end of the development cycle

• Having no fixed roles or steps

• Working in fixed, short cycles

What is the responsibility of the Scrum Master?

• Collaborating to decide how to turn items from the Product Backlog into a working product

• Delivering a potentially shippable product increment at the end of each sprint

• Maximizing the value of the product by managing the Product Backlog

• Facilitating Scrum events and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles

What is the Sprint Planning event in Scrum for?

• To inspect and adapt the product increment

• To discuss progress, plan for the day, and identify impediments

• To reflect on the team's processes and identify improvements

• To plan the work that will be done at the beginning of each sprint

What is the role of the Product Owner in Scrum?

• Collaborating to decide how to turn items from the Product Backlog into a working product

• Responsible for delivering a potentially shippable product increment at the end of each sprint

• Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team

• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and helping the team become self-organizing

What is the Sprint Review event in Scrum for?

• To plan the work that will be done at the beginning of each sprint

• To discuss progress, plan for the day, and identify impediments

• To inspect and adapt the product increment

• To reflect on the team's processes and identify improvements

What is the Daily Scrum event in Scrum for?

• To inspect and adapt the product increment

• To discuss progress, plan for the day, and identify impediments

• To plan the work that will be done at the beginning of each sprint

• To reflect on the team's processes and identify improvements

What is the Sprint Retrospective event in Scrum for?

• To inspect and adapt the product increment

• To plan the work that will be done at the beginning of each sprint

• To discuss progress, plan for the day, and identify impediments

• To reflect on the team's processes and identify improvements

What is the philosophy behind Scrum methodologies?

• Agile, Adaptible

• Waterfall + Agile

• Somewhat structured but adaptable

What is the adaptation of Scrum from Agile related to iterative development?

• Scrum relies on transparency, inspection, and adaptation

• The involvement of the Product Owner and regular Sprint Reviews emphasize collaboration with customers

• Scrum's use of fixed-length sprints promotes iterative development

• The self-organizing and cross-functional nature of Scrum teams reflects Agile's principle of motivated individuals and interactions over processes and tools