Chapter 7 – The Sprint Journey

Answers

1. The correct answers are a, b, and c.

   Creating tasks for delivering backlog items occurs after the items have been selected for the Sprint Backlog.

2. The correct answer is d.

   The product owner decides how the Product Backlog items are ordered. This can be by value, cost, risk, or other ways.

3. The correct answer is b.

   A Sprint should aim to create a valuable, working Product Increment. No Sprint is special.

4. The correct answer is c.

   The only reason to cancel the Sprint is when the Sprint goal becomes redundant. This should be a very rare occasion.

5. The correct answer is a.

   If a defect is discovered on an item currently worked on, this usually indicates some unanticipated condition and unforeseen extra work. In the interests of transparency, this should be captured on a board card and placed in the Sprint Backlog. It will be picked up and worked on as the Sprint progresses. There is no need to interfere with the Product Backlog...