Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - Forecasting and Release Planning - Part 1

The video tutorial explains the concept of release planning in Scrum, highlighting its role in providing a forecast of deliverables within a specific time frame. It emphasizes the importance of aligning the Scrum Team with the Product Owner's vision to motivate the team and surface issues early. While not essential for all Scrum projects, release planning is particularly beneficial for software projects as it unites the team and offers organizational forecasts.

What is the primary goal of release planning in Scrum?

• To determine the budget for the project

• To provide a forecast of features to be delivered

• To assign tasks to team members

• To finalize the project timeline

How does a release plan benefit the Scrum Team?

• It guarantees project success

• It eliminates the need for daily stand-ups

• It aligns the team with the Product Owner's vision

• It helps in reducing the workload

What effect does a release plan have on the development team?

• It demotivates the team

• It increases the workload

• It causes confusion

• It spurs motivation and surfaces issues early

Is release planning essential for all Scrum projects?

• Only for large projects

• No, it is not essential for all projects

• Only for projects with a fixed budget

• Yes, it is mandatory

Why is release planning particularly valuable in software projects?

• It reduces the cost of development

• It binds the team and provides organizational forecasts

• It shortens the development cycle

• It eliminates the need for testing