Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam Prep (CSM) - Scrum History

Scrum, introduced in the 1980s by Takeuchi and Nonaka, is a flexible strategy where development teams work as a unit, akin to a rugby team, to achieve common goals. Unlike traditional relay race methods, Scrum emphasizes teamwork and continuous collaboration. Initially based on manufacturing case studies, Scrum was further developed by Schwaber and Sutherland in 1995, leading to its widespread acceptance and popularity in project management. Today, Scrum is a preferred approach in software development, offering an alternative to sequential work processes.

Who were the pioneers of the Scrum process in the 1980s?

• Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland

• Hito Thaka Takeuchi and Kikujiro Nonaka

• Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

What analogy did Takeuchi and Nonaka use to describe their team-based approach?

• A basketball team

• A chess game

• A relay race

• A rugby team

What was the traditional approach to product development that Scrum aimed to replace?

• Kanban system

• Relay race method

• Agile methodology

• Waterfall model

In what year did Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland expand the Scrum concept?

• 1990

• 1995

• 1985

• 2000

What has Scrum become in the field of project management?

• A rarely used method

• A preferred project development approach

• An outdated practice

• A niche strategy