The Sprint Review is an event that occurs at the end of each Sprint, where the Scrum Team and the stakeholders inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Product Owner to validate that the Increment meets their expectations and delivers value to the customers and users. The Sprint Review is also an opportunity for the Developers to demonstrate their work and receive feedback from the Product Owner and the stakeholders.
The purpose of a Sprint Review is to inspect the product Increment with the stakeholders and collect feedback on next steps. The Sprint Review is a collaborative and interactive session where the Scrum Team and the stakeholders discuss what was done in the Sprint, what problems were encountered, what was learned, and what can be improved or changed. The Sprint Review also provides input for updating the Product Backlog to maximize value in future Sprints.
The other options are not valid or relevant purposes of a Sprint Review. They are either too vague, unrelated, or incorrect. They are:
True or False: A Product Owner is essentially the same thing as a traditional Project Manager.
Options:
A.
True
B.
False
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
A Product Owner is not the same thing as a traditional Project Manager. A Product Owner is a role in Scrum, a framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products. A Project Manager is a role in traditional project management, a discipline for planning, executing, and controlling projects.
A Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for managing and refining the Product Backlog, collaborating with the stakeholders and the Developers, and ordering the items in a way that best achieves goals and missions. The Product Owner represents the interests of everyone with a stake in the product and ensures that the Scrum Team works on the right things at the right time.
A Project Manager is accountable for delivering the project within the predefined scope, time, and cost constraints. The Project Manager is responsible for defining and managing the project plan, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies. The Project Manager coordinates and controls the activities of the project team and the stakeholders and ensures that the project meets the quality standards and expectations.
Some of the main differences between a Product Owner and a Project Manager are:
Who does the work to make sure Product Backlog items conform to the Definition of Done?
(choose the best answer)
Options:
A.
The Product Owner.
B.
The Quality Assurance Team.
C.
The Scrum Team.
D.
The Developers.
E.
The Scrum Master.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Explanation:
The work to make sure Product Backlog items conform to the Definition of Done is done by the Developers. This is because:
The Developers are accountable for creating a “Done” Increment in every Sprint. They must ensure that every Product Backlog item they work on meets the Definition of Done before it is considered complete.
The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. It is a shared understanding among the Scrum Team and the stakeholders of what “Done” means for any Product Backlog item that is selected for a Sprint.
The Developers are self-managing professionals who organize and manage their own work. They decide how to best accomplish their work, rather than being directed by others outside the Scrum Team.
Other options, such as the Product Owner, the Quality Assurance Team, the Scrum Team, or the Scrum Master, are not responsible for making sure Product Backlog items conform to the Definition of Done. They may have different roles and accountabilities in Scrum, but they do not do the actual work of creating a “Done” Increment.
References:
[Scrum Guide], page 7, section “Developers”
[Scrum Guide], page 10, section “Definition of Done”