Scrum events

How many distinct events does the Scrum framework prescribe?

• A Three
• B Four
• C Five ✓
• D Six

Answer: Scrum prescribes five events: the Sprint (a container), Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum, the Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective.

What is the role of the Sprint within the set of Scrum events?

• A It is the same as the Sprint Review
• B It is a container for all the other events ✓
• C It is an optional planning meeting
• D It is a daily synchronisation

Answer: The Sprint is a container for all the other events; all the work necessary to achieve the Product Goal happens within Sprints.

What is the maximum length of a Sprint?

• A One week
• B Two weeks
• C One month ✓
• D Three months

Answer: Sprints are fixed-length events of one month or less to create consistency. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous one.

When does a new Sprint start?

• A After a planning gap of a few days
• B Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint ✓
• C Only once the Product Owner approves a start date
• D At the beginning of the next calendar month

Answer: A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint; there is no gap between Sprints.

Can the Sprint length be changed in the middle of a Sprint?

• A Yes, the Developers may extend it if behind
• B No, Sprints have a fixed length and the length is not extended ✓
• C Yes, the Product Owner may shorten it at will
• D Only the Scrum Master can pause and resume it

Answer: Sprints are fixed-length events. A Sprint is not extended; the length is set and remains constant for consistency. Only the Sprint Goal or scope may be renegotiated within the Sprint.

Who has the authority to cancel a Sprint?

• A The Scrum Master
• B The Developers by majority vote
• C The Product Owner ✓
• D Senior management

Answer: A Sprint could be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.