ASF · Question #6
From which sport is the term "Scrum" and much of the terminology derived?
The correct answer is C. Rugby. Rugby (C) is correct because the Scrum framework in software development borrows its name and much of its vocabulary directly from rugby union. In rugby, a "scrum" is a method of restarting play where players pack closely together - mirroring how a Scrum team works in tight colla
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From which sport is the term "Scrum" and much of the terminology derived?
Options
- AKick boxing
- BPolo
- CRugby
- DSoccer
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A2% (1)
- C94% (45)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Rugby (C) is correct because the Scrum framework in software development borrows its name and much of its vocabulary directly from rugby union. In rugby, a "scrum" is a method of restarting play where players pack closely together - mirroring how a Scrum team works in tight collaboration toward a shared goal. Terms like "sprint," "backlog," and even the role of "Scrum Master" echo the coordinated, team-driven nature of the sport.
Kickboxing (A) and Soccer (B) have no meaningful connection to Agile terminology or the origins of the Scrum framework. Polo (D) is similarly unrelated, though it does share a team-sport structure.
Memory tip: Picture a rugby scrum - players huddled together, pushing as one unit with a clear strategy. That image captures exactly what a Scrum team does: short, intense sprints of coordinated effort to move the "ball" (the product) forward.
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