In Scrum, what is the short, fixed-length work cycle called?
AnswerSprint
Scrum teams work in Sprints, fixed timeboxes that each produce a usable increment.
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The basics
Which sequential, step-by-step approach is agile often contrasted with?
AnswerWaterfall
Waterfall moves through fixed phases in order, while agile works in short, repeated cycles.
Going deeper
In what year was the Manifesto for Agile Software Development written?
Answer2001
Seventeen software practitioners wrote the manifesto at Snowbird, Utah, in February 2001.
How long is the Daily Scrum timeboxed to?
Answer15 minutes
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers to plan the next day's work.
The Kanban method was inspired by a scheduling system from which industry?
AnswerJapanese car manufacturing
Kanban, Japanese for 'signboard' or 'visual card', grew out of just-in-time car production.
Expert level
How many principles support the Agile Manifesto's values?
Answer12
The manifesto's four values are backed by twelve principles.
According to the Scrum Guide, what is the maximum length of a Sprint?
AnswerOne month
Sprints are fixed at one month or less to keep feedback loops short.
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