PSM-I.002 Scrum Master Mock Exam Simulator 2
Scrum Master Mock Exam Simulator 2 – Results
Question 1
What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
To update the Product Backlog
To discuss upcoming Sprint Backlog items
Correct answer
To inspect and adapt the Scrum Team
To review the work completed in the Sprint
Overall explanation
The Sprint Retrospective focuses on inspecting and adapting the Scrum Team and its processes.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 2
During the Daily Scrum, who is required to attend?
Stakeholders
Correct answer
Development Team
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Overall explanation
The Daily Scrum is for the Development Team to synchronize their work and plan for the next 24 hours.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 3
Who is responsible for managing the Sprint Backlog?
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Correct answer
Development Team
Project Manager
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for managing the Sprint Backlog and selecting work for the Sprint.
Domain
Sprint Backlog
Question 4
During a Sprint Retrospective, the Development Team identifies that they faced challenges in collaborating effectively. What action should they take?
Blame each other for the lack of collaboration
Request the Scrum Master to solve their collaboration issues
Ignore the issue and continue working as usual
Correct answer
Reflect on their collaboration practices and discuss improvements
Overall explanation
The Development Team should reflect on their collaboration practices and discuss improvements as the sprint retrospective is the appropriate forum dedicated to discussing what went well and what can be improved in a sprint.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 5
Who is responsible for ensuring the Development Team understands the Product Backlog items?
Correct answer
Product Owner
Development Team
Stakeholders
Scrum Master
Overall explanation
Scrum Product Owners understand the customer and business requirements, then create and manage the product backlog based on those requirements. The Product Owner are responsible for any clarification regarding the PBIs.
Domain
Development Team
Question 6
What happens when the Sprint duration is too short?
The Product Owner needs to extend the timebox
The Scrum Team must work faster
The Sprint becomes less flexible
Correct answer
The Scrum Team reduces the scope
Overall explanation
When the Sprint duration is too short, the Scrum Team should reduce the scope rather than extend the timebox.
Domain
Sprint
Question 7
The Development Team estimates that a User Story will take more time to complete than originally planned. What should the Development Team do?
Seek assistance from the Scrum Master to speed up the work and meet the original estimate
Adjust the estimate without informing the Product Owner
Correct answer
Communicate the updated estimate to the Product Owner and collaborate on potential solutions
Ignore the updated estimate and continue working based on the original plan
Overall explanation
The Development Team should communicate the updated estimate to the Product Owner and collaborate on potential solutions.
Domain
Development Team
Question 8
When should the Product Owner participate in the Daily Scrum?
At the beginning of the meeting
Correct answer
The Product Owner should not attend
At the end of the meeting
Only when there are issues to discuss
Overall explanation
The Product Owner is not required to attend the Daily Scrum as it is primarily for the Development Team.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 9
What does the Scrum Master do during the Sprint?
Assigns work to the Development Team
Collaborates with the Product Owner
Provides updates to stakeholders
Correct answer
Ensures everyone follows the Scrum process
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master ensures adherence to the Scrum framework and supports the team in following the process.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 10
True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a dynamic document that is updated throughout the Sprint.
Correct answer
TRUE
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Sprint Backlog is a dynamic document that is updated throughout the Sprint as the work progresses.
Domain
Sprint Backlog
Question 11
How often should the Scrum Team hold a Sprint Retrospective?
Once a year
Once a month
Every other Sprint
Correct answer
After every Sprint
Overall explanation
The Scrum Team should hold a Sprint Retrospective after every Sprint to reflect and improve.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 12
Management has the authority to cancel a Sprint?
TRUE
Correct answer
FALSE
Overall explanation
Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
Domain
Sprint
Question 13
What is the recommended maximum duration for a Sprint Review?
1 hour
30 minutes
2 hours
Correct answer
4 hours
Overall explanation
Sprint reviews are limited to a maximum of four hours. The general rule of thumb is to allow one hour for sprint review every one week of sprint length. That means teams should timebox sprint review to two hours for a two-week sprint and four hours for a one-month sprint.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 14
In Scrum, what is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
To present the completed User Stories and demonstrate the working product to management.
To discuss and address any issues or impediments that are blocking progress
To inspect the progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan as necessary
Correct answer
To review the work completed by the Development Team and get feedback from stakeholders.
Overall explanation
The sprint review’s purpose is to inspect the increment that was developed in that sprint and collect feedback from key stakeholders.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 15
True or False: The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Product Owner to inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
FALSE
Correct answer
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Product Owner to inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog based on the feedback and insights gained.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 16
What does the Scrum Master do during Sprint Planning?
Correct answer
Facilitates the meeting
Assigns tasks to the Development Team
Provides estimates for the Product Backlog
Sets the Sprint Goal
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master facilitates Sprint Planning to ensure it is effective and timeboxed.
Domain
Sprint Planning
Question 17
During a Sprint Review, the Product Owner presents a User Story that does not meet the Definition of Done. What action should the Scrum Master take?
Ignore the issue and proceed with the Sprint Review without addressing the incomplete User Story
Correct answer
Facilitate a discussion to understand why the User Story does not meet the Definition of Done and encourage improvements
Request the Development Team to immediately complete the User Story to meet the Definition of Done
Encourage the Product Owner to adjust the Definition of Done to include the incomplete User Story
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion to understand why the User Story does not meet the Definition of Done and encourage improvements.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 18
True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for creating and maintaining the Sprint Backlog.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for creating and maintaining the Sprint Backlog.
Domain
Product Owner/Development Team
Question 19
What is the role of the Scrum Master during the Sprint?
Correct answer
To protect the Development Team
To assign tasks to the Development Team
To review and approve the Increment
To make decisions on behalf of the team
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master’s role includes protecting the Development Team and ensuring adherence to Scrum.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 20
Who is responsible for removing impediments?
Product Owner
Correct answer
Scrum Master
Stakeholders
Development Team
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for removing impediments that hinder the Development Team’s progress.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 21
True or False: Scrum can only be used for software development projects.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
Scrum can be used in various domains and is not limited to software development projects.
Domain
General Scrum Concepts
Question 22
During the Daily Scrum, one team member mentions a technical issue that is blocking their progress. What should the Development Team do?
Assign the Scrum Master to address the technical issue and unblock the team member
Correct answer
Collaborate as a team to identify potential solutions and remove the technical issue
Ignore the technical issue and focus on completing other tasks
Inform the Product Owner and request their assistance in resolving the technical issue
Overall explanation
The Development Team should collaborate as a team to identify potential solutions and remove the technical issue.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 23
As a Scrum Master, you notice that the Development Team is not collaborating effectively. What action should you take?
Reassign team members to different projects or teams to mitigate the collaboration issues
Correct answer
Facilitate a retrospective to identify the root causes of the collaboration issues and work with the team to address them
Provide training to the team members on collaboration techniques and best practices
Assign tasks to individual team members to ensure they stay focused on their responsibilities
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should facilitate a retrospective to identify the underlying issues and work with the team to address them.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 24
What is the recommended timebox for the Daily Scrum?
30 minutes
60 minutes
45 minutes
Correct answer
15 minutes
Overall explanation
The Daily Scrum should be timeboxed to 15 minutes to keep it focused and efficient.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 25
True or False: The Sprint Goal is a commitment made by the Product Owner to the stakeholders.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. Although the Sprint Goal is a commitment by the Developers, it provides flexibility in terms of the exact work needed to achieve it.
Domain
Sprint Goal
Question 26
What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum event in Scrum?
Correct answer
To inspect and adapt the progress towards the Sprint Goal
To identify potential risks and issues
To plan the work for the day
To provide a status update to stakeholders
Overall explanation
The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect and adapt the progress towards the Sprint Goal, foster collaboration, and identify any obstacles or adjustments needed to achieve the goal.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 27
Who is responsible for ensuring the Scrum Team understands Scrum?
Stakeholders
Product Owner
Correct answer
Scrum Master
Development Team
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring the Scrum Team understands and follows Scrum practices.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 28
The Development Team estimates that a User Story will take 10 story points to complete. However, during the Sprint, they realize it will take longer. What should they do?
Drop the User Story from the Sprint and focus on completing other User Stories within the time frame
Continue working on the User Story and put in extra effort to complete it within the original time estimate
Correct answer
Communicate the delay to the Product Owner and collaborate to reprioritize the User Story or adjust the Sprint Backlog
Inform the Scrum Master and request an extension to the Sprint duration to accommodate the additional time required
Overall explanation
The Development Team should communicate the delay to the Product Owner and collaborate to reprioritize the User Story or adjust the Sprint Backlog.
Domain
Development Team
Question 29
What is the primary role of the Product Owner?
To create the Sprint Backlog
To manage the Development Team
To enforce the Definition of Done
Correct answer
To represent the stakeholders’ interests
Overall explanation
The primary role of the Product Owner is to represent the stakeholders’ interests and maximize value.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 30
What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
Correct answer
To inspect the Increment
To review and approve changes
To update the Sprint Backlog
To discuss upcoming work
Overall explanation
The Sprint Review is an opportunity to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 31
True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a dynamic document that is updated throughout the Sprint by the Scrum Master.
TRUE
Correct answer
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Sprint Backlog is a dynamic document that is updated as the Development Team works on the selected User Stories. However, Scrum Master is not responsible for making any updates to the Sprint Backlog.
Domain
Sprint Backlog
Question 32
The Product Owner informs the Scrum Master that they are facing difficulties in managing the Product Backlog. What should the Scrum Master do?
Correct answer
Coach the Product Owner on effective Product Backlog management practices
Ignore the issue and let the Product Owner handle it on their own
Assign a team member to assist the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog
Take over the Product Owner’s responsibilities and manage the Product Backlog
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should coach the Product Owner on effective Product Backlog management practices.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 33
What is the recommended maximum duration for a Daily Scrum?
45 minutes
Correct answer
15 minutes
1 hour
30 minutes
Overall explanation
The recommended maximum duration for a Daily Scrum is 15 minutes. It allows for effective coordination and ensures the event does not become a lengthy status update meeting.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 34
Who is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog?
Scrum Master
Correct answer
Product Owner
Stakeholders
Development Team
Overall explanation
The Product Owner is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog based on value and priorities.
Domain
Product Backlog
Question 35
The Product Owner wants to add new User Stories to the current Sprint. What should the Development Team do?
Request the Scrum Master to make the decision on behalf of the Development Team
Correct answer
Collaborate with the Product Owner to assess the impact on the Sprint Goal and decide whether to add the User Stories
Reject the Product Owner’s request to add new User Stories
Add the new User Stories without considering the impact on the current Sprint
Overall explanation
The Development Team should collaborate with the Product Owner to assess the impact on the Sprint Goal and decide whether to add the User Stories.
Domain
Development Team
Question 36
In Scrum, the organizational management is responsible for tracking the progress of work and ensuring that the Sprint Goal is achieved?
TRUE
Correct answer
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for tracking the progress of work and ensuring that the Sprint Goal is achieved.
Domain
Development Team
Question 37
True or False: The Scrum framework prescribes specific roles and responsibilities for the Scrum Team members.
Correct answer
TRUE
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Scrum framework prescribes specific roles and responsibilities, including the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team, to ensure effective collaboration and value delivery.
Domain
Scrum Framework
Question 38
Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and ensuring that it is transparent, ordered, and properly refined?
Stakeholders
Development Team
Correct answer
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Overall explanation
The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and ensuring it is transparent, ordered, and properly refined to maximize value delivery.
Domain
Product Backlog
Question 39
What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
Correct answer
To inspect and adapt the Scrum Team
To discuss upcoming Sprint Backlog items
To update the Product Backlog
To review the work completed in the Sprint
Overall explanation
The Sprint Retrospective focuses on inspecting and adapting the Scrum Team and its processes.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 40
The Product Owner wants to cancel a Sprint midway due to a change in business priorities. What should the Scrum Master do?
Correct answer
Explain the impact of canceling the Sprint and facilitate a discussion on alternative options
Escalate the issue to senior management and let them decide whether to cancel the Sprint
Force the Product Owner to continue the Sprint despite the change in priorities
Cancel the Sprint immediately without any discussion
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should explain the impact of canceling the Sprint and facilitate a discussion on alternative options.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 41
The Product Owner receives a high-priority request from a stakeholder that may disrupt the current Sprint Goal. What should the Product Owner do?
Immediately add the request to the current Sprint without assessing its impact
Reject the request and continue with the current Sprint Goal
Consult the Scrum Master to make the decision on whether to accept the request
Correct answer
Discuss the request with the stakeholders and evaluate its impact on the Sprint Goal
Overall explanation
The Product Owner should discuss the request with the stakeholders and evaluate its impact on the Sprint Goal.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 42
Who is responsible for facilitating the Sprint Planning event?
Product Owner
Development Team
Stakeholders
Correct answer
Scrum Master
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the Sprint Planning event, ensuring the event is effective, timeboxed, and focuses on achieving the Sprint Goal.
Domain
Scrum Master Role
Question 43
The Development Team has just completed the work for a Sprint and is planning to start a new Sprint immediately. However, the Scrum Master suggests taking a short break before starting the next Sprint. What is the role of the Scrum Master in this situation?
The Scrum Master should consult with the stakeholders and seek their approval before making a decision
The Scrum Master should adhere to the Development Team’s decision and start the new Sprint immediately
The Scrum Master should consult with the Product Owner and take their input before making a decision
Correct answer
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the team’s self-organization and well-being, including suggesting breaks to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the team’s self-organization and well-being, including suggesting breaks to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 44
The Product Owner realizes that there is a critical change in business requirements that has resulted in making the Sprint Goal obsolete. What the Product Owner do?
Correct answer
Discuss with the Scrum Team and cancel the Sprint.
Extend the Sprint duration to accommodate the additional work caused by the change
Reject the change and continue with the original Sprint Goal
Collaborate with the Development Team to assess the impact of the change and adjust the Sprint Goal and backlog accordingly
Overall explanation
A Sprint can be cancelled before the Sprint time-box is over. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master. A Sprint would be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 45
Who is responsible for tracking progress toward the Sprint Goal?
Scrum Master
Stakeholders
Product Owner
Correct answer
Development Team
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for tracking progress toward the Sprint Goal during the Sprint.
Domain
Sprint Goal
Question 46
What happens when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete?
The Development Team creates a new goal
The Product Owner adjusts the scope
The Scrum Master intervenes
Correct answer
The Sprint is canceled
Overall explanation
When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete, the Sprint is typically canceled, and a new Sprint is started.
Domain
Sprint Goal
Question 47
Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?
Development Team
Scrum Master
Project Manager
Correct answer
Product Owner
Overall explanation
The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and its contents.
Domain
Product Backlog
Question 48
The Product Owner wants to prioritize a new feature that was not initially planned for the current Sprint. What should the Development Team do?
Correct answer
Inform the Product Owner that the new feature cannot be accommodated in the current Sprint and discuss the possibility of adding it to a future Sprint
Assign additional resources to work on the new feature and ensure it is completed within the current Sprint
Accept the new feature and adjust the Sprint Backlog to include it
Reject the new feature and continue working on the planned User Stories
Overall explanation
The Development Team should inform the Product Owner that the new feature cannot be accommodated in the current Sprint.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 49
During a Sprint Retrospective, the Development Team identifies that their Sprint Burndown Chart shows a consistent increase in remaining work. What action should the Scrum Master take?
Extend the Sprint duration to accommodate the increasing workload
Correct answer
Facilitate a discussion to identify the root causes of the increasing trend and work with the team to find solutions
Encourage the Development Team to work longer hours and complete the remaining work
Adjust the remaining work estimates for the User Stories to align with the actual progress
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion to identify the root causes of the increasing trend and work with the team to find solutions.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 50
When does the Sprint Review take place?
Throughout the Sprint
Correct answer
At the end of the Sprint
After the Daily Scrum
At the beginning of the Sprint
Overall explanation
The Sprint Review takes place at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 51
Who is responsible for creating the Sprint Backlog?
Product Owner
Correct answer
Development Team
Scrum Master
Stakeholders
Overall explanation
The Development Team creates the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning based on the Product Backlog.
Domain
Sprint Backlog
Question 52
True or False: The Scrum framework prescribes specific engineering practices and techniques.
TRUE
Correct answer
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Scrum framework does not prescribe specific engineering practices and techniques. It focuses on the roles, events, artifacts, and values of Scrum.
Domain
Scrum Framework
Question 53
True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for assigning tasks to the Development Team members during the Sprint.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Product Owner is not responsible for assigning tasks to the Development Team members. It is the self-organizing nature of the Development Team.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 54
What is the recommended frequency of Sprint Retrospectives?
Every other Sprint
Once a year
Correct answer
After every Sprint
Once a month
Overall explanation
The Sprint Retrospective should be held after every Sprint to inspect and adapt the Scrum Team.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 55
True or False: The Daily Scrum is a status meeting where the Scrum Master provides updates on behalf of the Development Team.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Daily Scrum is a meeting where the Development Team provides updates to each other, not the Scrum Master providing updates on their behalf.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 56
During Daily Scrum, the Developers plan the work for the next 72 hours.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
Daily scrums are quick meetings held each day at the same time for members of the product development team working on a particular sprint. The team collectively reviews the progress made toward achieving the Sprint Goal. The focus is on the next 24 hours and not 72 hours.
Domain
Development Team
Question 57
During a Daily Scrum, a Development Team member mentions an issue that needs assistance from another team. What should they do?
Ask the Product Owner to coordinate with the other team to resolve the issue
Ignore the issue and hope that the other team will resolve it
Collaborate with the team member to find a solution within the Development Team
Correct answer
Raise the issue to the Scrum Master to address the inter-team dependency
Overall explanation
The Development Team member should raise the issue to the Scrum Master to address the inter-team dependency.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 58
Who can cancel a Sprint?
Correct answer
Product Owner
Stakeholders
Development Team
Scrum Master
Overall explanation
The Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
Domain
Sprint
Question 59
During a Sprint, the Development Team realizes that they need to acquire new skills to complete the User Stories. What should they do?
Request external training for the required skills
Correct answer
Collaborate with the Product Owner to adjust the Sprint Backlog and acquire the necessary skills
Reject the User Stories that require new skills and focus on the ones they are familiar with
Continue working on the User Stories and hope that they can learn the required skills as they progress
Overall explanation
The Development Team should collaborate with the Product Owner to adjust the Sprint Backlog and acquire the necessary skills.
Domain
Development Team
Question 60
True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for removing impediments and ensuring that the Scrum Team follows the Scrum framework.
FALSE
Correct answer
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for removing impediments and ensuring that the Scrum Team follows the Scrum framework.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 61
True or False: The Scrum Master ensures that the Development Team follows the Scrum process and rules.
Correct answer
TRUE
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Development Team follows the Scrum process and rules.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 62
What happens when the Sprint duration is too long?
Correct answer
The Scrum Team reduces the scope
The Product Owner needs to extend the timebox
The Scrum Team must work overtime
The Sprint becomes more flexible
Overall explanation
When the Sprint duration is too long, the Scrum Team should reduce the scope rather than extend the timebox.
Domain
Sprint
Question 63
How often should the Product Backlog be prioritized?
Only when requested by stakeholders
Correct answer
At the start of each Sprint
It doesn’t need to be prioritized
Once at the beginning of the project
Overall explanation
The Product Backlog should be prioritized at the start of each Sprint to support Sprint Planning.
Domain
Product Backlog
Question 64
True or False: The Development Team can modify the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint to add or remove User Stories.
Correct answer
TRUE
FALSE
Overall explanation
The Development Team can modify the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint to add or remove User Stories based on the emerging needs and priorities.
Domain
Development Team
Question 65
During Sprint Planning, the Development Team realizes that the Sprint Goal is too ambitious to be achieved within the time frame. What should they do?
Correct answer
Collaborate with the Product Owner to re-prioritize the User Stories and adjust the Sprint Backlog accordingly
Request the Product Owner to reduce the scope of the Sprint by removing some User Stories
Proceed with the original plan and commit to achieving the ambitious Sprint Goal
Increase the duration of the Sprint to accommodate the additional work required to achieve the Sprint Goal
Overall explanation
The Development Team should collaborate with the Product Owner to re-prioritize the User Stories and adjust the Sprint Backlog accordingly.
Domain
Sprint Planning
Question 66
True or False: The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Development Team to inspect and adapt their working processes.
TRUE
Correct answer
FALSE
Overall explanation
The main purpose of a sprint review is to inspect the outcome of the sprint, collect feedback from all the stakeholders, and adapt the backlog going forward. When done right, a sprint review can help you create transparency, foster collaboration, and generate valuable insights.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 67
The Scrum Team wants to implement a new practice to improve their development process. What should they do?
Reject the idea of implementing a new practice and continue with their current process
Request approval from senior management before implementing the new practice
Correct answer
Discuss during the Sprint Retrospective and add it to the Product Backlog.
Implement the new practice immediately and evaluate its impact
Overall explanation
The Scrum Team should discuss it in the Sprint Retrospective as that is the appropriate forum and add it to the Product Backlog.
Domain
Scrum Team
Question 68
What is the recommended maximum length of a Sprint?
Correct answer
4 weeks
1 week
2 weeks
6 weeks
Overall explanation
The recommended maximum length of a Sprint is 4 weeks to maintain focus and adaptability.
Domain
Sprint
Question 69
True or False: The Scrum framework prescribes specific project management methodologies.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Scrum framework does not prescribe specific project management methodologies. It provides a framework for iterative and incremental product development.
Domain
Scrum Framework
Question 70
In a Daily Scrum, a Development Team member mentions that they have completed a task but are still waiting for the necessary review and approval. What should the Scrum Master do?
Inform the Product Owner and ask them to expedite the review and approval process
Ignore the issue and continue with the Daily Scrum meeting
Correct answer
Work with the Development Team to identify and resolve any impediments that are delaying the review and approval process
Assign another team member to review and approve the task
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master should work with the Development Team to identify and resolve any impediments that are delaying the review and approval process.
Domain
Daily Scrum
Question 71
What is the recommended duration of the Sprint Review for a Sprint of two weeks?
30 minutes
Correct answer
2 hours
1 hour
4 hours
Overall explanation
Sprint reviews are limited to a maximum of four hours. The general rule of thumb is to allow one hour for sprint review every one week of sprint length. That means teams should timebox sprint review to two hours for a two-week sprint and four hours for a one-month sprint.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 72
Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during the Sprint?
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Stakeholders
Correct answer
Development Team
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for managing the progress of work during the Sprint.
Domain
Development Team
Question 73
Which statement best describes the Sprint Review?
A meeting to review and approve changes
A meeting to update the Sprint Backlog
Correct answer
A meeting to inspect the Increment
A meeting to discuss issues and risks
Overall explanation
The Sprint Review is an opportunity to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
Domain
Sprint Review
Question 74
During Sprint Planning, the Development Team realizes that they have insufficient capacity to complete all the selected User Stories. What should they do?
Divide the User Stories among the team members and work individually to complete them
Request additional team members to join the Development Team and increase the capacity
Correct answer
Collaborate with the Product Owner to reprioritize the User Stories and select a subset that fits within the available capacity
Extend the Sprint duration to accommodate all the selected User Stories
Overall explanation
The Development Team should collaborate with the Product Owner to reprioritize the User Stories and select a subset that fits within the available capacity.
Domain
Sprint Planning
Question 75
What is the purpose of the Sprint Goal?
To complete all the Product Backlog items
Correct answer
To guide the Development Team’s work
To satisfy the stakeholders’ demands
To achieve the Definition of Done
Overall explanation
The Sprint Goal guides the Development Team’s work and provides focus during the Sprint.
Domain
Sprint Goal
Question 76
Who is responsible for creating the Definition of Done?
Correct answer
Development Team
Product Owner
Stakeholders
Scrum Master
Overall explanation
The Development Team is responsible for creating and maintaining the Definition of Done.
Domain
Definition of Done
Question 77
True or False: The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the stakeholders to review the work completed during the Sprint.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The sprint retrospective is a recurring meeting dedicated to discussing what went well and what can be improved in a sprint. It also gives a chance to recover from a sprint and prepare for the next one.
Domain
Sprint Retrospective
Question 78
True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for assigning tasks to the Development Team members.
Correct answer
FALSE
TRUE
Overall explanation
The Scrum Master is not responsible for assigning tasks to the Development Team members.
Domain
Scrum Master
Question 79
Which statement best describes the Product Owner?
Manages the Development Team
Provides technical expertise
Correct answer
Represents the stakeholders’ interests
Defines the Sprint Goal
Overall explanation
The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholders and ensures value is delivered.
Domain
Product Owner
Question 80
What is the purpose of the Sprint Burndown Chart in Scrum?
To track the number of completed Product Backlog items
To estimate the effort required for each Product Backlog item
Correct answer
To visualize the remaining work and progress in the Sprint
To track the team’s attendance at Scrum events
Overall explanation
The purpose of the Sprint Burndown Chart is to visualize the remaining work and progress in the Sprint, helping the team monitor their progress towards achieving the Sprint Goal.
Domain
Sprint Burndown Chart
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