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

The video tutorial outlines the five phases of Scrum: initiation, planning and estimation, implementation, review and retrospect, and release. Each phase is detailed with its specific processes and objectives, such as creating product visions, estimating user stories, executing planned work, and reviewing outcomes. The tutorial emphasizes adaptability to change and the importance of continuous learning and sharing within the organization.

What is the primary focus during the initiation phase of a Scrum project?

• Creating a detailed project plan

• Forming the Scrum team and setting the project vision

• Conducting daily standup meetings

• Reviewing and releasing the project deliverables

In the planning and estimate phase, what is created to guide the Scrum team?

• Project charter

• Sprint backlog

• Product vision

• Daily standup agenda

Which activity is crucial during the implementation phase to ensure smooth progress?

• Estimating user stories

• Conducting daily standup meetings

• Creating the project vision

• Documenting lessons learned

What is the purpose of defining acceptance criteria in the implementation phase?

• To estimate the project budget

• To verify the completion of user stories

• To create a project vision

• To form the Scrum team

During the review and retrospect phase, what is a key activity?

• Conducting daily standup meetings

• Forming the Scrum team

• Creating user stories

• Documenting lessons learned

What is the final step in the release phase of a Scrum project?

• Conducting daily standup meetings

• Shipping the deliverables

• Estimating user stories

• Creating a project vision

Why is sharing lessons learned important in the release phase?

• To form the Scrum team

• To improve future projects

• To estimate project costs

• To create user stories