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Scrum Aspects
In Scrum, every project must actively manage five core focus areas: Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, and Risk. These aspects put Scrum principles into practice. The Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team work within these aspects and are accountable for delivering value through Scrum processes.
Key Points
- The five aspects to address on every Scrum project are Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, and Risk.
- These aspects translate Scrum principles into day-to-day decision making and control.
- The Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team jointly own these aspects to maximize value delivery.
- Ongoing inspection and adaptation across these aspects keeps the product aligned with stakeholder needs.
Example
A product team building a mobile payments feature ensures Organization is clear (roles, team structure), validates Business Justification each Sprint (business case still holds), embeds Quality through Definition of Done and automated tests, manages Change via a prioritized Product Backlog, and reduces Risk with short Sprints, spikes, and early stakeholder feedback. The Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team collaborate across these aspects to deliver value incrementally.
PMP Example Question
Which option best describes Scrum Aspects in a Scrum project?
- The recurring ceremonies used to plan and review work.
- The core focus areas (Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, Risk) that apply to every Scrum project and are managed by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team.
- A document that assigns stakeholder responsibilities.
- A technique for estimating user stories using relative sizing.
Correct Answer: B — The five focus areas managed by Scrum roles to support Scrum principles
Explanation: Scrum Aspects are the key areas that must be addressed on every Scrum project to apply Scrum principles and deliver value; they include Organization, Business Justification, Quality, Change, and Risk.
