Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam Prep (CSM) - Monitoring Sprint Progress

The video tutorial discusses the importance of monitoring Sprint progress in Scrum projects. It emphasizes the need for continuous and iterative monitoring, the role of planning, and the responsibilities of the Scrum team. Daily Scrum meetings are highlighted as a platform for progress checks. The use of information radiators like burndown charts is recommended for visualizing progress. The tutorial underscores the significance of planning and execution in achieving Sprint goals and maintaining project schedules.

What is the primary purpose of a Sprint backlog?

• To list all tasks for the entire project

• To document the project requirements

• To prioritize user stories for a specific Sprint

• To track the financial budget of the project

Why is it important to monitor each Sprint's progress?

• To achieve the project vision and goals

• To increase the project budget

• To ensure the project manager is informed

• To reduce the number of team meetings

What role does planning play in the Scrum process?

• It is optional and can be skipped

• It is used to determine team salaries

• It helps in aligning actual performance with planned performance

• It is only necessary at the end of the project

In the Scrum process, who is responsible for monitoring the Sprint progress?

• The client

• Every core team member

• The Scrum master only

• The project manager

What is the purpose of a daily standup meeting in Scrum?

• To discuss personal issues

• To monitor Sprint progress and plan daily tasks

• To finalize the project budget

• To review the entire project

What is an information radiator in the context of Scrum?

• A method to communicate with clients

• A software for financial analysis

• A tool to display project progress visually

• A device to control room temperature

How do burndown charts assist in Scrum?

• They provide a visual representation of work progress

• They list project risks

• They track team attendance

• They calculate team salaries

What is the first step in Sprint planning?

• Finalizing the project budget

• Scheduling the project launch

• Defining the Sprint goal

• Allocating team bonuses

Why is it important to have a uniform distribution in a Sprint burndown chart?

• To ensure all tasks are completed on the last day

• To visualize the balance between completed and remaining work

• To track team member attendance

• To calculate the project budget

What is the benefit of using a Sprint burndown chart?

• It provides a pictorial representation of task completion

• It tracks team member performance

• It helps in financial planning

• It lists project risks