Agile Fundamentals Question Bank 

Q: What are the four core values of the Agile Manifesto?

The four core values of the Agile Manifesto are Individuals and interactions over processes and tools, Working software over comprehensive documentation, Customer collaboration over contract negotiation, Responding to change over following a plan. 

These values prioritize people and their collaboration for better outcomes, encourages adaptability based on real feedback, focus on delivering working software frequently, lightweight and relevant documentation, encourages continuous customer collaboration by involving customers early and often in the development process, using feedback loops. This prevents misalignment and ensures product remain relevant, embrace change as it is inevitable and flexibility leads to innovation, give competitive advantage .

Q: In the Agile Manifesto, what does the statement " while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more" mean?

It means that while both elements are important , Agile prioritizes the items on the left over the items on the right.

We value more (Left side):

The "items on the left" refer to values like "individuals and interactions," "working software," "customer collaboration," and "responding to change".

We value more (Right side):

Conversely, the "items on the right" refer to values like "processes and tools," "comprehensive documentation," "contract negotiation," and "following a plan." 

Agile does not reject traditional elements - it simply values or prioritizes people, adaptability, working software and collaboration more to drive better business outcomes, achieve greater efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Q: What is the typical size for a Scrum Team?

A Scrum Team is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint, typically 10 or fewer people. Generally smaller teams communicate better and are more productive

Q: Who is on the Scrum Team?

The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers.

Q: What are the key characteristics of Scrum Team?

The fundamental unit of Scrum is a small team of people, a Scrum Team. 

The key characteristics of Scrum Team are as follows:

Non-Hierarchical: Scrum Team  act as one team with no sub teams or organizational hierarchy. 

Focused: It is a cohesive unit of professionals focused on one objective at a time, the Product Goal.  

Cross Functional: The  Scrum Team consist of individuals  with diverse skillsets, experience and perspective. They have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint.

Self Managing: They are empowered by the organization to determine how to do their work without being directed.

Cohesive: They should work together as a tight knit collaborative team,  supportive of one another and fostering trust  among team members.

Accountable: The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint.