Scrum Principles

Question 1

What are Scrum Principles?

Answer 1

The core guidelines for applying the Scrum Framework & should be mandatory in all Scrum Projects.

Question 2

What are the 6 Principles of Scrum?

Answer 2

• Empirical Process Control
• Self-Organization
• Collaboration
• Value-based Prioritization
• Time-Boxing
• Iterative Development

Question 3

What are the main Factors of Scrum Principles?

Answer 3

• Can be applied to any type of project in any organization
• To ensure EFFECTIVE implementation of the Scrum framework
• NON-NEGOTIABLE
• Must be applied as specified in the SBOK Guide
  *Can be modified to meet requirements of projects or organizations

Question 4

What is Empirical Process Control?

Answer 4

• A Scrum Principle
• Emphasizes core philosophy of Scrum based on the 3 main ideas of Transparency

Question 5

What are the 3 main ideas of Transparency?

Answer 5

• Transparency
• Inspection
• Adaptation

Question 6

What is Self-Organization?

Answer 6

• A Scrum Principle
• Focuses on Today’s workers who create greater value when they self-organize rather than command & control

Question 7

What is Collaboration?

Answer 7

• A Scrum Principle
• Focuses on the 3 core dimensions related to collaborative work.
• Advocates project management as a shared value-creation process with teams working together to deliver the GREATEST VALUE

Question 8

What are the 3 Core Dimensions?

Answer 8

• Awareness
• Articulation
• Appropriation

Question 9

What is Value-based Prioritization?

Answer 9

• A Scrum Principle
• Highlights the focus of Scrum to deliver MAXIMUM Business value.
• Beginning early in the project & continues throughout.

Question 10

What is Time-Boxing?

Answer 10

• A Scrum Principle
• Emphasizes time & describes how time is considered a Limiting Constraint in Scrum
• Use to help effectively manage project planning & execution

Question 11

What are the Time-Boxed Elements in Scrum?

Answer 11

• Sprints
• Daily Standup Meetings
• Sprint Planning Meetings
• Sprint Review Meetings

Question 12

What is Iterative Development?

Answer 12

• A Scrum Principle
• Emphasizes how to better manage changes
• Build projects that satisfy customer needs
• Outlines the Product Owner’s & Organization’s responsibilities related to Iterative Development