ScrumAA FAQs
| Question | Answer |
| What is the difference between Scrum and Agile? | Agile Development is a software methodology, where Scrum is one of the Agile processes frameworks |
| What are 5 Scrum values? | Per The Scrum Guide, all Scrum teams must share these values: commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect |
| How long is a sprint in Agile? | A sprint should be anywhere from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 weeks |
| Who decides the sprint length? | According to the Scrum Guide, it is the Scrum Team |
| Who is in the Scrum Team? | The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Development Team |
| What is sprint 0 in Scrum? | When a scrum team sets out to adopt Scrum for the first time, the first scrum is usually called Sprint 0 |
| Can a Scrum Team change the sprint duration? | While it is not recommended to do so, yes the team can change the sprint duration but the team’s velocity will have to be adjusted. |
| How long is the daily scrum? | 15 minutes maximum |
| Can the Product Owner and the ScrumMaster’s roles be played by the same person? | No. It is very not recommended |
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