6.4. Scrum Artifacts

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of the Product Backlog?

   Hint

   Think about who manages this list.

2. 2.

   What does the Increment represent?

   Hint

   Consider what is achieved during a sprint.

3. 3.

   What is included in the Product Backlog?

   • Only completed tasks
   • An ordered list of required items
   • Tasks for the next meeting

   Hint

   Consider what guides the Product Owner's decisions.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Increment represents only the completed tasks from the last sprint.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how increments accumulate over time.

5. 5.

   A tech startup needs to launch an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) using Scrum. Create an example of a Product Backlog for a simple chat application as part of your solution.

   Hint

   Consider the core functionalities that would deliver value to early adopters.

6. 6.

   During a Sprint Review, stakeholders indicate that they need a new feature added to the Increment. How should the Product Owner adjust the Product Backlog, and what considerations should guide prioritization?

   Hint

   Think about how new feedback might impact existing priorities.