Agile and Scrum Questions with Answers
1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Agile Manifesto?
a. Working software is the primary measure of progress
b. Deliver software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months
c. Following a strict project plan is essential
d. Business people and developers must work together daily
Answer: c. Following a strict project plan is essential
2. What is the main objective of Agile development?
a. Delivering working software quickly
b. Maintaining strict documentation
c. Reducing team sizes
d. Avoiding change requests
Answer: a. Delivering working software quickly
3. In Agile, who is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog?
a. Development Team
b. Scrum Master
c. Product Owner
d. Stakeholders
Answer: c. Product Owner
4. Which of these best describes the Agile Manifesto's view on change?
a. Avoid it whenever possible
b. Welcome it, even late in development
c. Minimize it through upfront planning
d. Accept it only if customers request
Answer: b. Welcome it, even late in development
5. What does 'velocity' measure in Agile?
a. The number of story points completed in a sprint
b. The speed of individual developers
c. The frequency of meetings
d. The duration of the sprint
Answer: a. The number of story points completed in a sprint
6. Which of the following roles is NOT part of the Scrum framework?
a. Product Owner
b. Development Team
c. Scrum Master
d. Project Manager
Answer: d. Project Manager
7. How long is a typical Scrum Sprint?
a. 1 week
b. 2-4 weeks
c. 1 month
d. 6 weeks
Answer: b. 2-4 weeks
8. The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to:
a. Update the stakeholders about project progress
b. Discuss progress and plan for the day
c. Assign tasks to team members
d. Review the sprint backlog
Answer: b. Discuss progress and plan for the day
9. What is the maximum recommended time-box for a Sprint Retrospective?
a. 1 hour
b. 2 hours
c. 3 hours
d. 4 hours
Answer: b. 2 hours
10. In Scrum, what is the Definition of Done (DoD)?
a. A checklist ensuring work is complete to a high standard
b. A method to close tasks
c. A measure of team velocity
d. The criteria for team performance
Answer: a. A checklist ensuring work is complete to a high standard
11. The Product Backlog is:
a. A list of tasks for the current sprint
b. A prioritized list of features and requirements
c. A collection of defects to fix
d. A project management tool
Answer: b. A prioritized list of features and requirements
12. What is the main input to the Sprint Planning meeting?
a. Sprint Retrospective notes
b. Stakeholder presentations
c. Product Backlog
d. Burn-down chart
Answer: c. Product Backlog
13. The Increment in Scrum refers to:
a. Completed work ready to deliver
b. A new sprint in the project timeline
c. The number of tasks completed
d. Total project progress
Answer: a. Completed work ready to deliver
14. Which Agile artifact is used to track work progress during a Sprint?
a. Product Backlog
b. Burn-down chart
c. Release Plan
d. Retrospective notes
Answer: b. Burn-down chart
15. In Scrum, who owns the Sprint Backlog?
a. Scrum Master
b. Product Owner
c. Development Team
d. Stakeholders
Answer: c. Development Team
16. What happens in the Sprint Review?
a. Team discusses how to improve in the next sprint
b. Increment is presented to stakeholders for feedback
c. Product Backlog is refined
d. Sprint Backlog is updated
Answer: b. Increment is presented to stakeholders for feedback
17. In Scrum, who is responsible for removing impediments faced by the team?
a. Product Owner
b. Scrum Master
c. Development Team
d. Stakeholders
Answer: b. Scrum Master
18. What is the recommended duration of a Daily Scrum?
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. As long as necessary
Answer: a. 15 minutes
19. Which Agile concept focuses on delivering a minimal feature set to the
customer?
a. Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
b. Burn-down Chart
c. Epic
d. Definition of Done
Answer: a. Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
20. Scrum supports:
a. Hierarchical team structures
b. Cross-functional teams
c. Individual-based assignments
d. Fixed project deadlines
Answer: b. Cross-functional teams
