PSM-I.003 Scrum Master Mock Exam Simulator 3

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Question 1

Which Scrum artifact represents the work that needs to be done for the Sprint?

Correct answer

Sprint Backlog

Product Backlog

Increment

Burndown Chart

Overall explanation

The Sprint Backlog represents the work that needs to be done for the Sprint, containing the selected Product Backlog items for the Sprint.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 2

How frequently should the Scrum Team hold the Daily Scrum?

Once per Sprint

Once per week

Correct answer

Once per day

Once per month

Overall explanation

The Daily Scrum should be held once per day to synchronize the team’s activities and plan for the next 24 hours.

Domain

Events

Question 3

True or False: The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect the Increment and adapt their plans for the next Sprint.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Retrospective focuses on inspecting the team’s processes and identifying improvements, but not specifically inspecting the Increment.

Domain

Events

Question 4

Who is responsible for ensuring the Scrum process is upheld?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

A Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring a Scrum team is operating as effectively as possible with Scrum values.

Domain

Values and Principles

Question 5

What is the maximum duration for the Sprint Planning meeting?

1 hour

2 hours

4 hours

Correct answer

8 hours

Overall explanation

The recommended time-box for the Sprint Planning meeting is 8 hours for a one-month Sprint, with a proportionally shorter time-box for shorter Sprints.

Domain

Events

Question 6

True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, while the Development Team manages the progress of work during a Sprint.

Domain

Roles

Question 7

Who can modify the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Development Team can modify the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint as they gain more knowledge or as new work emerges.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 8

True or False: The Development Team is responsible for creating the Sprint Goal.

TRUE

Correct answer

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Goal is determined by the Scrum Team. Product Owner, Development Team and Scrum Master together.

Domain

Events

Question 9

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum events are time-boxed and kept within their allotted time?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum events are time-boxed and kept within their allotted time to promote efficiency.

Domain

Roles

Question 10

When does the Sprint Review take place?

At the beginning of the Sprint

Throughout the Sprint

Correct answer

At the end of the Sprint

During the Daily Scrum

Overall explanation

The Sprint Review takes place at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Domain

Events

Question 11

True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the Development Team has a clear understanding of the Product Backlog items.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the Product Backlog items are clear, transparent, and understood by the Development Team.

Domain

Roles

Question 12

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint when the development team works remotely.

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint, using the Sprint Backlog and Scrum framework as guides.

Domain

Roles

Question 13

What is the recommended size for the Development Team in products-led organizations when they are developing a new product.

Correct answer

3-9 members

7-9 members

12 members

Any number of members

Overall explanation

The recommended size for the Development Team is 3-9 members to enhance collaboration and productivity, while keeping communication effective.

Domain

Team

Question 14

True or False: The Product Owner is a member of the Development Team.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is not a member of the Development Team but collaborates with the team and provides guidance on product requirements.

Domain

Roles

Question 15

Who is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog in financial sector organizations.

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog based on business value, market needs, and stakeholder feedback.

Domain

Roles

Question 16

True or False: The Scrum Team is self-organizing and cross-functional, with no roles assigned to specific individuals.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team is cross-functional, but it does have specific roles assigned, such as the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team members.

Domain

Roles

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

To solve problems and make decisions

To review and update the Sprint Backlog

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

Correct answer

To synchronize the team’s activities

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to synchronize the team’s activities and plan for the next 24 hours, promoting transparency and collaboration.

Domain

Events

Question 18

True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for managing the Product Backlog.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, ensuring it is properly prioritized, refined, and transparent.

Domain

Roles

Question 19

When does the Product Backlog refinement occur?

Correct answer

Throughout the Sprint

During Sprint Planning

At the end of the Sprint

During the Sprint Review

Overall explanation

Product Backlog refinement occurs throughout the Sprint to ensure that the Product Backlog remains updated and properly ordered.

Domain

Events

Question 20

Who has the final authority to cancel a Sprint?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner has the final authority to cancel a Sprint, based on market conditions, business needs, or a change in the Product Backlog.

Domain

Roles

Question 21

True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by ensuring that the most valuable items are prioritized and delivered by the Development Team.

Domain

Roles

Question 22

What is the maximum length of a Sprint?

Correct answer

1 month

2 weeks

1 week

3 months

Overall explanation

The maximum length of a Sprint is 4 weeks, as per the Scrum framework.

Domain

Time-boxes

Question 23

Who is responsible for tracking the progress toward the Sprint Goal during the Sprint?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for tracking the progress toward the Sprint Goal during the Sprint, using the Sprint Backlog as a guide.

Domain

Roles

Question 24

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Goal is met?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Goal is met by delivering a potentially releasable Increment by the end of the Sprint.

Domain

Roles

Question 25

What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

To review the progress toward the Sprint Goal

Correct answer

To reflect on the Scrum Team’s processes

To plan the next Sprint

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to reflect on the Scrum Team’s processes and identify improvements to be made in the next Sprint.

Domain

Events

Question 26

True or False: The Scrum Team should have a separate Definition of Done for each Product Backlog item.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team should have a single, shared Definition of Done that applies to all Product Backlog items to ensure a consistent level of quality.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 27

When should the Product Backlog be refined when the Scrum Team has more experienced developers?

Before the Sprint Planning meeting

After the Sprint Review

Correct answer

Throughout the Sprint

During the Daily Scrum

Overall explanation

The Product Backlog should be refined throughout the Sprint to ensure that it is up-to-date and contains the most valuable and actionable items.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 28

Who is responsible for removing any obstacles that hinder the progress of the Development Team especially matters related to executive stakeholders.

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for removing obstacles that hinder the progress of the Development Team and promoting a productive and collaborative working environment.

Domain

Roles

Question 29

True or False: The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect and adapt its progress toward becoming a good agile team.

TRUE

Correct answer

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Review provides an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect the Increment and not the team or any other organization matter.

Domain

Events

Question 30

True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a comprehensive list of all the tasks required to complete the Product Backlog items.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Backlog includes the tasks required to complete the selected Product Backlog items but may not necessarily include all tasks.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 31

Who is responsible for making the final decisions about the product?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for making the final decisions about the product, based on input from stakeholders and the Development Team.

Domain

Roles

Question 32

What is the maximum length of a Sprint Review for a two-week Sprint?

1 hour

Correct answer

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

Overall explanation

The maximum length of a Sprint Review for a two-week Sprint is 2 hour, allowing sufficient time for feedback and collaboration.

Domain

Events

Question 33

True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for resolving conflicts within the Development Team.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating conflict resolution within the Development Team, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.

Domain

Roles

Question 34

Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, prioritizing, refining, and ensuring its transparency and effectiveness.

Domain

Roles

Question 35

True or False: The Scrum Team is responsible for delivering a potentially releasable Increment of the product at the end of every Sprint.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team is responsible for delivering a potentially releasable Increment at the end of every Sprint, ensuring its quality and completeness.

Domain

Roles

Question 36

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Review takes place?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Review takes place, inviting relevant stakeholders to provide feedback.

Domain

Roles

Question 37

What is the recommended duration for the Daily Scrum?

Correct answer

15 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

1 hour

Overall explanation

The recommended duration for the Daily Scrum is 15 minutes to keep the meeting focused, concise, and efficient.

Domain

Events

Question 38

True or False: In big organizations, the Scrum Master is responsible for creating the Product Backlog.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible or the Product Backlog regardless of the size of the organization.

Domain

Roles

Question 39

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Daily Scrum takes place?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master ensures that the meeting happens, but the Developers are responsible for conducting the Daily Scrum.

Domain

Roles

Question 40

What is the purpose of the Sprint Planning meeting?

To assign tasks to Development Team members

To discuss and estimate Product Backlog items

To create a detailed schedule for the Sprint

Correct answer

To define the Sprint Goal and plan the Sprint

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Sprint Planning meeting is to define the Sprint Goal, select and refine Product Backlog items, and create a plan for the Sprint.

Domain

Events

Question 41

True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a forecast of the functionality that will be in the next Increment.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Backlog represents a forecast of the work that the Development Team plans to complete in the upcoming Sprint to deliver a new Increment.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 42

What is the purpose of the Sprint?

To complete as many Product Backlog items as possible

Correct answer

To deliver a shippable product Increment

To meet the needs of stakeholders

To synchronize the team’s activities

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a shippable product Increment and receive feedback from stakeholders to inform future development.

Domain

Time-boxes

Question 43

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum Team understands and adheres to the Scrum framework?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum Team understands and adheres to the Scrum framework, providing guidance and support.

Domain

Roles

Question 44

True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for estimating the effort required to complete the Product Backlog items.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Development Team, in collaboration with the Product Owner, is responsible for estimating the effort required to complete the Product Backlog items.

Domain

Roles

Question 45

What is the recommended frequency for the Daily Scrum when product is being built by multiple Scrum Teams.

Once per Sprint

Once per week

Correct answer

Once per day

Once per month

Overall explanation

The recommended frequency for the Daily Scrum is once per day, to ensure timely communication and alignment within the Development Team.

Domain

Events

Question 46

Release planning is a mandatory Scrum Event before an increment is released?

TRUE

Correct answer

FALSE

Overall explanation

Release planning is not a mandatory event in Scrum.

Domain

Events

Question 47

True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for making all decisions within the Scrum Team.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is not responsible for making all decisions but rather facilitates decision-making within the Scrum Team and supports consensus.

Domain

Roles

Question 48

What is the recommended duration for the Sprint Review for a one week Sprint.

Correct answer

1 hour

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

Overall explanation

The recommended duration for the Sprint Review is 1 hour to ensure a focused and productive session while providing valuable feedback.

Domain

Events

Question 49

Who is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog based on value, risks, dependencies, and other relevant factors.

Domain

Roles

Question 50

True or False: The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect and adapt its processes and interactions.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Retrospective provides an opportunity for the Scrum Team to reflect on its processes and interactions and make improvements for the next Sprint.

Domain

Events

Question 51

What is the maximum duration of a Sprint Planning event for a four-week Sprint when the enire team is highly experienced.

2 hours

1 hour

Correct answer

8 hours

6 hours

Overall explanation

Sprint planning must be limited to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month sprint.

Domain

Time-boxes

Question 52

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Development Team has a clear understanding of the Product Backlog items?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the Development Team has a clear understanding of the Product Backlog items and their requirements.

Domain

Roles

Question 53

True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for creating the Definition of Done.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team, including the Development Team and Product Owner, collaboratively creates and maintains the Definition of Done.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 54

What is the purpose of the Sprint Goal?

To define the scope of the Sprint

Correct answer

To provide a high-level objective for the Sprint

To set a target for the team’s velocity

To specify the timeline for the Sprint

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Sprint Goal is to provide a high-level objective for the Sprint, guiding the Development Team in their work and decision-making.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 55

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Goal is met?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for ensuring that the Sprint Goal is met by delivering a potentially releasable Increment by the end of the Sprint.

Domain

Roles

Question 56

When does the Daily Scrum take place?

At the beginning of the Sprint

Throughout the Sprint

At the end of the Sprint

Correct answer

Every day

Overall explanation

The Daily Scrum takes place once per day, typically in the morning, to synchronize the team’s activities and plan for the next 24 hours.

Domain

Events

Question 57

Who is accountable for the Product Goal?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is accountable for the Product Goal

Domain

Events

Question 58

True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for enforcing the rules of Scrum.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the Scrum events and processes, not enforcing rules, as Scrum is a framework based on self-organization.

Domain

Roles

Question 59

What is the maximum duration of a Sprint Review for a one-month Sprint?

1 hour

2 hours

Correct answer

4 hours

8 hours

Overall explanation

The maximum duration of a Sprint Review for a one-month Sprint is 4 hours, with shorter time-boxes for shorter Sprints.

Domain

Events

Question 60

Who is responsible for tracking and making progress visible during the Sprint?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for tracking and making progress visible during the Sprint, using tools like the Sprint Backlog.

Domain

Roles

Question 61

True or False: The Scrum Team is responsible for managing the Product Backlog.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, ensuring it is properly prioritized, refined, and transparent.

Domain

Roles

Question 62

When does the Product Backlog refinement occur?

Correct answer

Throughout the Sprint

During Sprint Planning

At the end of the Sprint

During the Sprint Review

Overall explanation

Product Backlog refinement occurs throughout the Sprint to ensure that the Product Backlog remains updated and properly ordered.

Domain

Events

Question 63

Who has the final authority to cancel a Sprint?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner has the final authority to cancel a Sprint, based on market conditions, business needs, or a change in the Product Backlog.

Domain

Roles

Question 64

True or False: The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team.

Correct answer

TRUE

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by ensuring that the most valuable items are prioritized and delivered by the Development Team.

Domain

Roles

Question 65

What is the maximum length of a Sprint for large organizations?

Correct answer

1 month

2 weeks

1 week

3 months

Overall explanation

The maximum length of a Sprint is 4 weeks, as per the Scrum framework regardless of the size of the organization.

Domain

Time-boxes

Question 66

Who is responsible for tracking the progress toward the Sprint Goal during the Sprint in teams spread over multiple countries.

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Entire Scrum Team

Overall explanation

The Development Team is responsible for tracking the progress toward the Sprint Goal during the Sprint, using the Sprint Backlog as a guide. It does not matter if the team exists in the same country or multiple-countries.

Domain

Roles

Question 67

True or False: The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect and adapt its progress toward the Sprint Goal.

TRUE

Correct answer

FALSE

Overall explanation

The Sprint Review provides an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect the Increment but it is conducted at the end of the Sprint.

Domain

Events

Question 68

Who is responsible for facilitating the Scrum events?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the Scrum events, ensuring they are productive, time-boxed, and focused on the right outcomes.

Domain

Roles

Question 69

What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

To review the progress toward the Sprint Goal

Correct answer

To reflect on the Scrum Team’s processes

To plan the next Sprint

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to reflect on the Scrum Team’s processes and identify improvements to be made in the next Sprint.

Domain

Events

Question 70

True or False: The Scrum Team should have a separate Definition of Done for each Product Backlog item.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team should have a single, shared Definition of Done that applies to all Product Backlog items to ensure a consistent level of quality.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 71

When should the Product Backlog be refined?

Before the Sprint Planning meeting

After the Sprint Review

Correct answer

Throughout the Sprint

During the Daily Scrum

Overall explanation

The Product Backlog should be refined throughout the Sprint to ensure that it is up-to-date and contains the most valuable and actionable items.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 72

Who is responsible for removing any obstacles that hinder the progress of the Development Team?

Correct answer

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for removing obstacles that hinder the progress of the Development Team and promoting a productive and collaborative working environment.

Domain

Roles

Question 73

True or False: The Scrum Team is self-organizing and cross-functional, with no roles assigned to specific individuals.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Team is cross-functional, but it does have specific roles assigned, such as the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team members.

Domain

Roles

Question 74

What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

To solve problems and make decisions

To review and update the Sprint Backlog

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

Correct answer

To synchronize the team’s activities

Overall explanation

The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to synchronize the team’s activities and plan for the next 24 hours, promoting transparency and collaboration.

Domain

Events

Question 75

Who is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog?

Scrum Master

Correct answer

Product Owner

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog based on business value, market needs, and stakeholder feedback.

Domain

Roles

Question 76

True or False: The Product Owner is a member of the Development Team.

Correct answer

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Product Owner is not a member of the Development Team but collaborates with the team and provides guidance on product requirements.

Domain

Roles

Question 77

What is the recommended size for the Development Team?

Correct answer

3-9 members

2-9 members

3-10 members

9 members

Overall explanation

The recommended size for the Development Team is 3-9 members to enhance collaboration and productivity, while keeping communication effective.

Domain

Team

Question 78

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?

Scrum Master

Product Owner

Correct answer

Development Team

Stakeholders

Overall explanation

The Scrum Master is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint, ensuring the team stays on track to meet the Sprint Goal.

Domain

Roles

Question 79

True or False: Multiple Scrum Teams are working on the same product within the same organization. Are they required to align the length of their sprints?

TRUE

Correct answer

FALSE

Overall explanation

Multiple Scrum teams working towards the same product do not necessarily require the same length of sprint.

Domain

Artifacts

Question 80

What is the recommended frequency for the Sprint Retrospective?

Correct answer

One per Sprint

Once per month

Once per week

Once per year

Overall explanation

The recommended frequency for the Sprint Retrospective is after every Sprint, to continuously improve the team’s processes and performance.

Domain

Events