Scrum Framework for the PMP Exam

Scrum Framework

Scrum is the most widely used agile framework and is heavily tested on the PMP exam. It uses fixed-length iterations called sprints to deliver increments of value.

Scrum Team

• Product Owner — Maximizes the value of the product; owns and prioritizes the product backlog. One person, not a committee.
• Scrum Master — Serves the team as a servant leader. Removes impediments, coaches on Scrum practices, facilitates events.
• Developers — Cross-functional, self-organizing team that creates the increment. Typically 3-9 people.

Scrum Events

• Sprint — Time-boxed iteration (1-4 weeks). No changes that endanger the sprint goal. Can be cancelled only by the Product Owner.
• Sprint Planning — Team selects backlog items and creates a plan. Answers: What can be done? How?
• Daily Scrum — 15-minute standup. What did I do? What will I do? What impediments?
• Sprint Review — Inspect the increment and adapt the product backlog. Stakeholders attend.
• Sprint Retrospective — Inspect the process and create improvement actions. Team only.

Scrum Artifacts & Commitments

• Product Backlog → Commitment: Product Goal
• Sprint Backlog → Commitment: Sprint Goal
• Increment → Commitment: Definition of Done

Related Study Resources

• Agile & Scrum Cheat Sheet
• Topic: Agile Methodology
• Topic: Sprint Planning