Which statements best describe the purpose of a Scrum Team's Definition of Workflow?
(Choose the best three answers)
The Definition of Workflow clarifies how value moves through the system, establishes a shared understanding of when work items are considered to be in progress and completed, and enhances transparency, particularly around WIP limits. This provides structure to the Kanban system within Scrum and helps the team optimize their flow and maintain consistency. Reference: The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.
Which of these statements about Sprints and Kanban is NOT correct?
Sprints remain a core aspect of the Scrum framework, regardless of the use of Kanban. Sprints provide a time-boxed cadence and structure that is integral to Scrum. The addition of Kanban practices enhances Scrum but does not replace the need for Sprints. Reference: The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.
True or False: The Scrum Framework contains elements that can be treated as explicit
policies.
The Scrum framework contains elements that can be treated as explicit policies. For example, Scrum defines specific roles, events, and artifacts, which are treated as rules or guidelines that the team must follow to maintain Scrum's framework. In the context of Scrum with Kanban, additional explicit policies, such as Work in Progress (WIP) limits, may also be established to further optimize flow
What should the Developers do if, during the Sprint, the Product Owner asks them to add an
urgent unplanned work item that aligns to the Sprint Goal but does not fit into the current Work
in Progress (WIP) Limits?
(choose the two best answers)
If the Product Owner requests that an urgent, unplanned work item be added during the Sprint, and it aligns with the Sprint Goal but does not fit within the current WIP limits, the Developers should:
1. Add the urgent item to their Sprint Backlog but only start working on it when their WIP Limits allow it (Option A): This maintains the integrity of the WIP limits and ensures that the team doesn't overcommit or create too much work in progress, which could affect flow and focus.
2. Take on the urgent item as an exception to the WIP Limits and visualize that they are above their WIP Limit (Option C): By taking on the urgent item as an exception, the team can address the urgency while being transparent about the temporary breach of the WIP limits. This visualization helps the team and stakeholders understand the current state of work and its impact(
Options B (Adjust the WIP Limits) and D (Reject the urgent item) are less suitable because they either undermine the WIP control mechanism or fail to accommodate a potentially critical change that aligns with the Sprint Goal.
True or False: Limiting Work in Progress (WIP) will likely reduce the amount of collaboration in
the Scrum Team.
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP) is likely to increase rather than reduce collaboration within a Scrum Team. When WIP limits are enforced, team members are encouraged to 'swarm' around fewer tasks, focusing on completing them together rather than starting new work. This promotes more collaborative behaviors, such as pairing or mob programming, to get work items done efficiently
