Answering: “Which of the following describes the facilitation technique known as 1-2-4-All?”

Which of the following describes the facilitation technique known as 1-2-4-All?
(choose the best answer)
A. A technique for facilitating the Daily Scrum where discussions are based on work items in order of priority.
B. A retrospective technique used for team building.
C. A way for a Scrum Team to forecast the number of Product Backlog items it can achieve in a Sprint based on historical throughput.
D. An inclusive technique to generate ideas and build toward consensus with a large group.
E. A way of relative sizing Product Backlog items.

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Answering: “Which of the following is a sign to a facilitator that a group is collaborating well?”

Which of the following is a sign to a facilitator that a group is collaborating well?
(choose the best answer)
A. People communicate in a calm manner to avoid all conflict.
B. All members of the group contribute equally.
C. All participants agree with final decisions and actions.
D. Decisions are made quickly.
E. Participants work through their misunderstandings to create shared understanding.

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Answering: “You facilitate a Sprint Retrospective and everyone seemed to leave the event satisfied. During Sprint Planning, a member of the Scrum Team says they do not think that the improvement item from the retrospective is important to work on, and a couple of other Scrum Team members nodded in agreement.”

You facilitate a Sprint Retrospective and everyone seemed to leave the event satisfied. During Sprint Planning, a member of the Scrum Team says they do not think that the improvement item from the retrospective is important to work on, and a couple of other Scrum Team members nodded in agreement.
What do you think happened?
(choose the best answer)
A. The improvement action was not documented well enough.
B. The retrospective meeting went on for too long.
C. The retrospective was not facilitated in a way that enabled everyone to share their views and understand the views of others before a decision was made.
D. There was no manager in the retrospective to approve the improvement action.

Answering: “You facilitate a Sprint Retrospective and everyone seemed to leave the event satisfied. During Sprint Planning, a member of the Scrum Team says they do not think that the improvement item from the retrospective is important to work on, and a couple of other Scrum Team members nodded in agreement.” Read More »

Answering: “Which of the following activities or characteristics demonstrates the participatory facilitation principle?”

Which of the following activities or characteristics demonstrates the participatory facilitation principle?
(choose the best answer)
A. Electronic devices are not allowed in order to stop people from being distracted.
B. Everyone that is invited to the session arrives on time and is attentive.
C. All participants must contribute an equal amount.
D. There is true shared responsibility amongst the participants.
E. Someone volunteers to take notes and share them with the group afterwards.

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Answering: “During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team has not selected which improvement items they will take forward to work on and the timebox for the event is nearly expired. As the timebox ends the Scrum Master decides to make an executive decision on which items are the most impactful to help the team. The Scrum Master says their job is to ensure that the outcome of the Sprint Retrospective was met, and the team has a plan on how to improve itself in the next Sprint.”

During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team has not selected which improvement items they will take forward to work on and the timebox for the event is nearly expired. As the timebox ends the Scrum Master decides to make an executive decision on which items are the most impactful to help the team. The Scrum Master says their job is to ensure that the outcome of the Sprint Retrospective was met, and the team has a plan on how to improve itself in the next Sprint.
What facilitation principle might have helped guide the behavior of the Scrum Master?
(choose the best answer)
A. Focus.
B. Trust.
C. Transparency.
D. Openness.
E. Participatory.

Answering: “During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team has not selected which improvement items they will take forward to work on and the timebox for the event is nearly expired. As the timebox ends the Scrum Master decides to make an executive decision on which items are the most impactful to help the team. The Scrum Master says their job is to ensure that the outcome of the Sprint Retrospective was met, and the team has a plan on how to improve itself in the next Sprint.” Read More »

Answering: “The Scrum Team finished their Sprint and received positive feedback from their customers and stakeholders – time to celebrate! One team member suggests going for a team meal at the local pizza shop. As a Scrum Team member, you are unsure if everyone agrees with this proposal. You decide to gauge the level of consensus.”

The Scrum Team finished their Sprint and received positive feedback from their customers and stakeholders – time to celebrate! One team member suggests going for a team meal at the local pizza shop. As a Scrum Team member, you are unsure if everyone agrees with this proposal. You decide to gauge the level of consensus.
Which technique do you apply?
(choose the best answer)
A. Dot Voting.
B. Shift & Share.
C. White Elephant.
D. Fist of Five.
E. 1-2-4-All.

Answering: “The Scrum Team finished their Sprint and received positive feedback from their customers and stakeholders – time to celebrate! One team member suggests going for a team meal at the local pizza shop. As a Scrum Team member, you are unsure if everyone agrees with this proposal. You decide to gauge the level of consensus.” Read More »