Getting Started with Scrum - Step 11: Hold the Sprint Planning Meeting

The video tutorial covers the process of Sprint Planning in Scrum, starting with Sprint 0 and moving through defining Sprint goals, selecting Product Backlog items, and assigning tasks. It highlights the role of the Product Owner in prioritizing tasks and the importance of team velocity. The tutorial also explains the unique aspect of Scrum where developers choose their tasks and the significance of locking the Sprint backlog to maintain focus. The involvement of the entire team, including the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and developers, is emphasized.

What is the primary purpose of a Sprint Planning meeting?

• To assign tasks to developers

• To define the Sprint goal

• To review the previous Sprint's performance

• To finalize the project budget

How does the Product Owner assist during the selection of Product Backlog items?

• By documenting the Sprint goals

• By estimating the time required for each task

• By setting priorities for high importance items

• By assigning tasks to developers

What is meant by the 'velocity' of a team in Scrum?

• The speed at which tasks are completed

• The number of items a team can handle in a Sprint

• The frequency of product releases

• The rate of team meetings per week

In Scrum, who typically decides which tasks a developer will work on?

• The Scrum Master

• The Product Owner

• The developer themselves

• The project manager

Why is the Sprint backlog locked once items are selected?

• To ensure the Product Owner can make changes

• To allow for additional tasks to be added

• To prevent changes that could disrupt focus

• To enable developers to switch tasks freely