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Project Management Scrum Framework Syllabus
The Scrum Framework syllabus for Project Management in full: 4 chapters and 14 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Scrum Framework flashcards with answers.
Scrum Framework syllabus: all 4 chapters
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.
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Scrum Theory and Values
3 topics- Pillars of Scrum (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)
- Scrum Values
- The Definition of Done
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Scrum Roles (Accountabilities)
3 topics- Product Owner
- Scrum Master
- Developers (Development Team)
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Scrum Events
5 topics- The Sprint
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
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Scrum Artifacts and Commitments
3 topics- Product Backlog
- Sprint Backlog
- Increment
Project Management Scrum Framework flashcards — 51 questions with answers
What are the three pillars of Scrum's empirical process control?
Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.
Define the pillar of Transparency in Scrum.
The emergent process and work must be visible to those performing it and those receiving it, based on a common standard so observers share a common understanding of what is being seen.
Define the pillar of Inspection in Scrum.
Scrum artifacts and progress toward agreed goals must be inspected frequently and diligently to detect potentially undesirable variances or problems; inspection enables adaptation.
Define the pillar of Adaptation in Scrum.
If any aspect of a process deviates outside acceptable limits or the resulting product is unacceptable, the process or the material being produced must be adjusted, and the adjustment should be made as soon as possible to minimize further deviation.
How do the three pillars relate to one another in sequence?
Transparency enables meaningful Inspection; Inspection without transparency is misleading; Inspection then enables Adaptation. Together they underpin empiricism.
What are the five Scrum Values?
Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage.
In the Scrum Values, what does Commitment refer to?
The Scrum Team commits to achieving its goals and to supporting each other.
In the Scrum Values, what does Focus mean?
The team's primary focus is on the work of the Sprint to make the best possible progress toward the Sprint Goal.
In the Scrum Values, what do Openness and Respect mean?
Openness: the team and stakeholders are open about the work and the challenges. Respect: members respect each other as capable, independent people and are respected as such by those they work with.
In the Scrum Values, what does Courage mean?
Scrum Team members have the courage to do the right thing and to work on tough problems.
What is the Definition of Done in Scrum?
A formal, shared description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product; when a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, an Increment is born.
If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, what happens to it?
It cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review; instead it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration.
Who is responsible for creating and maintaining the Definition of Done when the organization does not provide one?
The Scrum Team (specifically the Developers must conform to it), and the team creates one appropriate for the product if organizational standards do not exist.
What are the three accountabilities (roles) that make up a Scrum Team?
One Product Owner, one Scrum Master, and the Developers.
What is the recommended size of a Scrum Team?
Typically 10 or fewer people; small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint.
Are there sub-teams or hierarchies within a Scrum Team?
No. The Scrum Team is a cohesive unit of professionals with no sub-teams or hierarchies, focused on one objective at a time (the Product Goal).
What is the Product Owner accountable for?
Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team, and effective Product Backlog management.
List the key Product Backlog management responsibilities of the Product Owner.
Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal; creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items; ordering Product Backlog items; and ensuring the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood.
Is the Product Owner a role held by one person or a committee?
One person, not a committee. The Product Owner may represent the needs of many stakeholders, and for the decision to hold, the whole organization must respect their decisions.
What is the Scrum Master accountable for?
Establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide, and for the Scrum Team's effectiveness, by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice.
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What kind of leader is the Scrum Master described as?
A true leader who serves the Scrum Team and the larger organization (a servant-leader).
Name two ways the Scrum Master serves the Product Owner.
Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management; and helping establish empirical product planning and facilitating stakeholder collaboration.
What are the Developers accountable for?
Creating a usable Increment each Sprint by creating a plan for the Sprint (the Sprint Backlog), instilling quality by adhering to the Definition of Done, adapting their plan daily, and holding each other accountable as professionals.
What is the Sprint in Scrum?
A fixed-length event of one month or less that serves as a container for all other Scrum events; it is the heartbeat of Scrum where ideas are turned into value.
What is the maximum length of a Sprint?
One month (four weeks) or less; shorter Sprints generate more learning cycles and limit risk to a smaller time frame.
When does a new Sprint start relative to the previous one?
A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
Under what conditions can a Sprint be cancelled, and who can cancel it?
A Sprint can be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete; only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint.
What actions are prohibited during a Sprint to ensure predictability?
No changes are made that would endanger the Sprint Goal; quality does not decrease; the Product Backlog is refined as needed; and scope may be clarified and renegotiated with the Product Owner as more is learned.
What is the purpose of Sprint Planning?
To initiate the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed; the resulting plan is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team.
What is the maximum (time-box) duration of Sprint Planning for a one-month Sprint?
A maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint; it is usually shorter for shorter Sprints.
What three topics/questions does Sprint Planning address?
Topic One: Why is this Sprint valuable? (Sprint Goal). Topic Two: What can be Done this Sprint? (selected Product Backlog items). Topic Three: How will the chosen work get done? (a plan for delivering the items).
What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?
To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work.
What is the time-box and cadence of the Daily Scrum?
A 15-minute event held each working day of the Sprint, at the same time and place to reduce complexity.
Who is required to attend and participate in the Daily Scrum?
The Developers of the Scrum Team. If the Product Owner or Scrum Master are actively working on Sprint Backlog items, they participate as Developers.
Is the Daily Scrum the only time Developers may adjust their plan?
No. The Daily Scrum is not the only time Developers are allowed to adjust their plan; they often meet throughout the day for more detailed discussions.
What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
To inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations; the Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed.
What is the maximum duration of the Sprint Review for a one-month Sprint?
A maximum of four hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter for shorter Sprints.
Is the Sprint Review merely a presentation or demo?
No. It is a working session; the Scrum Team and stakeholders review what was accomplished and what has changed in their environment, then collaborate on what to do next, which may adjust the Product Backlog.
What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
To plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness by inspecting how the last Sprint went with regard to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and the Definition of Done.
What is the maximum duration of the Sprint Retrospective for a one-month Sprint?
A maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter for shorter Sprints.
Which event concludes the Sprint?
The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint.
What is the Product Backlog?
An emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product; it is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team.
What is Product Backlog refinement?
The act of breaking down and further defining Product Backlog items into smaller, more precise items, adding details such as description, order, and size.
What commitment is associated with the Product Backlog artifact?
The Product Goal — a long-term objective (a future state of the product) for the Scrum Team to plan against; it is contained in the Product Backlog.
What is the Sprint Backlog?
A plan by and for the Developers, composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), and an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how).
What commitment is associated with the Sprint Backlog artifact?
The Sprint Goal — the single objective for the Sprint that provides focus and flexibility and creates coherence among the selected items.
Who owns and updates the Sprint Backlog?
The Developers. It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work they plan to accomplish during the Sprint, updated throughout as they learn more.
What is an Increment in Scrum?
A concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal; each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified to ensure they work together, and it must meet the Definition of Done to be usable.
What commitment is associated with the Increment artifact?
The Definition of Done — a work item cannot be considered part of an Increment unless it meets the Definition of Done.
How many Increments may be created within a single Sprint?
Multiple Increments may be created within a Sprint; the sum of the Increments is presented at the Sprint Review, though an Increment may be delivered to stakeholders before the end of the Sprint.
Match each of the three Scrum commitments to its artifact.
Product Backlog → Product Goal; Sprint Backlog → Sprint Goal; Increment → Definition of Done. These commitments reinforce empiricism and the Scrum Values.
Project Management Scrum Framework FAQ
What is in the Project Management Scrum Framework syllabus?
Project Management Scrum Framework is split into 4 chapters: Scrum Theory and Values, Scrum Roles (Accountabilities), Scrum Events and Scrum Artifacts and Commitments. Together they contain 14 topics.
How many chapters are in Project Management Scrum Framework?
4 chapters, containing 14 topics. The largest chapter is Scrum Events, with 5 topics.
Are there flashcards for Project Management Scrum Framework?
Yes — a 51-card Scrum Framework deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.