Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management - Scrum Artifact 2: Sprint Backlog

The video tutorial explains the concept of the Sprint backlog, a key Scrum artifact. It details how items are selected from the product backlog during Sprint planning and monitored daily. The development team owns the Sprint backlog, which is visible to the entire Scrum team and stakeholders. The video emphasizes the importance of updating the backlog as plans evolve and highlights the need for continuous improvement by including at least one improvement item in each Sprint. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, the third Scrum artifact, increment.

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint backlog?

• To list items for future Sprints

• To track completed tasks

• To document team meetings

• To outline items to be completed in the current Sprint

Who is responsible for updating the Sprint backlog?

• The product owner

• The development team

• The stakeholders

• The scrum master

What should be done if there is a risk of not achieving the Sprint goal?

• Extend the Sprint duration

• Ignore it and continue

• Report it to the product owner and stakeholders

• Remove items from the Sprint backlog

How is continuous improvement ensured in the Sprint backlog?

• By adding new team members

• By increasing the Sprint duration

• By including at least one improvement item

• By reducing the number of tasks

What is the next topic after the Sprint backlog in the lecture?

• Product backlog

• Sprint planning

• Daily scrum

• Increment