Plain-English definitions of the Scrum terms for PSM I study. Based on the Scrum Guide, which is authoritative.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scrum | A lightweight framework for delivering value iteratively. |
| Empiricism | Making decisions based on what is observed. |
| Transparency | Making the work and process visible. |
| Inspection | Frequently checking progress and artifacts. |
| Adaptation | Adjusting quickly when something is off track. |
| Sprint | A fixed-length cycle (one month or less) containing the work. |
| Scrum Team | The Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers. |
| Scrum Master | Accountable for the team’s effectiveness and Scrum’s adoption. |
| Product Owner | Accountable for maximising the product’s value. |
| Developers | Those who create the Increment. |
| Product Backlog | The ordered list of what is needed in the product. |
| Sprint Backlog | The plan for the Sprint: goal, selected items, plan. |
| Increment | A usable step toward the Product Goal. |
| Product Goal | The long-term objective for the product. |
| Sprint Goal | The single objective for the Sprint. |
| Definition of Done | The quality bar an Increment must meet. |
| Sprint Planning | The event that starts the Sprint. |
| Daily Scrum | A 15-minute Developer event to inspect progress. |
| Sprint Review | Inspecting the Increment with stakeholders. |
| Sprint Retrospective | Inspecting and improving how the team works. |
| Velocity | An optional measure of work completed per Sprint. |