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Which two of the following actions should a Scrum Master do in starting up a new project? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask the development team members to introduce themselves to each other and tell about their skills and background. Ask the Development Team to discuss and identify the way they are going to develop the product Which of the following is/are valid service(s) from a Scrum Master to a Product Owner? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Scrum Master is the Scrum Expert and supports to e.g find techniques for the management of the Product Backlog. Scrum Master is a management role. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----True. The Scrum Master role is considered a management role, but they manage the process, not the people. Adding a new Development Team member may cause a short-term decrease in your teams productivity. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----True. There will be some time to on board the new team member etc., therefore the velocity will go down for one or a few sprints. How can you know if a Development Team is cross-functional? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They can create releasable Increments each Sprint without relying on other teams. Each developer is expert in all technical layers of the system
The Development Team should have all skills needed to... --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Turn Product Backlog items into Increments of releasable product The Scrum Master can also be the Product Owner. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True (One person can have more than one role in Scrum. It's not recommended at all, but it's not forbidden either.) Scrum Teams are allowed to use burn-up charts instead of burn-down chart ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------TRUE What knowledge helps with selecting how much can be completed within a Sprint and Sprint forecasts? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"their past performance, their upcoming capacity, and their Definition of Done" During the Daily Scrum the Scrum Master should make sure each team member should answer the three main questions: What did I do yesterday? What will I do today? Do I see any impediment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"False. There is not a prescribed structure set by the Scrum Guide. The structure of the Daily Scrum is set by the Scrum Team and can be done in any way so long as it focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal." A Project Manager working with your Scrum Team has raised concerns about progress and money spent. What are the two best responses? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Promote transparency by sharing the Product Backlog and ensuring the Project Manager has access. Have a discussion with the Project Manager; share the current impediments and forecast for the Sprint"
"There can be one Product Owner for each product. There can be a single Product Owner for all products." A stakeholder is a person external to the Scrum Team with a specific interest in and knowledge of a product required for incremental discovery. Who are the typical key stakeholders in Scrum? Select all correct answers - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The people responsible for making the funding decisions for the product development effort. The people who actually use the product under development. The people responsible for paying to use the product" Some of Sprint Backlog items were not completed and some were completed during the Sprint. What should happen with completed items when the Sprint is cancelled ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Such items will be reviewed, and if they are potentially releasable, the Product Owner typically accepts them. What is a proper role of a PMO (Project Management Office) in an organization that uses Scrum? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Manages portfolios and programs and facilitates the application of techniques that complement Scrum "Which of the following is least likely to be used by a Scrum team? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------WBS, Gantt Chart Which two statements describe best what happens when organizations change the Scrum terminology while introducing it? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The change might not be obvious to everyone, and therefore very little change actually happens. Management may feel less enthusiastic about the change.
Which two of the following answers may be done when the team becomes mature enough during the project? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --"Their velocity may increase. They may improve their Definition of Done" Which two of the following are outcomes of Daily Scrums? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Everyone is clear on the next steps toward the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Master has identified new impediments" When should the team release a product? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------When needed. What is Velocity? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Average amount of work done per Sprint (eg Story Point) Which two answers are not allowed in Scrum? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Integration Sprints are not allowed, because all items must be integrated before we can consider them Done. Release Sprints are not allowed, because it's a reason for having Increments that are not potentially releasable and waiting for ""release"" Sprints." Which three statements show the result of changing Scrum terminology while implementing it in the organization? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------"The change might not be obvious to everyone, and therefore very little change actually happens. The change might not be obvious to everyone, and some benefits may be lost. Management may feel less enthusiastic about the change."
What is the definition of a Product as given by the Scrum Guide? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A product is a vehicle to deliver value. It has a clear boundary, known stakeholders, well-defined users or customers. A product could be a service, a physical product, or something more abstract. When must an adjustment be made if an inspector determines that one or more aspects of a process has deviated outside of tolerable limits? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------as soon as possible to minimize further deviation. What does Burn-down Chart show? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---Burn-down chart shows the evolution of remaining effort against time. Who creates the Definition of "Done" if one is not provided by the standards of the organization? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Scrum Team Why should progress towards the goals be conducted frequently? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To ensure the Sprint Goal will met within the Sprin Scrum makes visible the relative efficacy of ...., so that improvements can be made. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Scrum makes visible the relative efficacy of current management, environment, and work techniques, so that improvements can be made.
An organization has decided to adopt Scrum, but management wants to change the terminology to fit with terminology already used. What will likely happen if this is done? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Without a new vocabulary as a reminder of the change, very little change may actually happen. The organization may not understand what has changed within Scrum and the benefits of Scrum may be lost. Management may feel less anxious. Scrum is a technique for developing complex products ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False. Scrum is a Framework Which of the following statements best describes the Scrum value "commitment"? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It's about dedication, and the intent and effort put into work What improves the Scrum Team's focus and consistency? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Working at a sustainable pace How does the Scrum Master serve the Product Owner? Select the three most appropriate ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including:- Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management; - Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items; - Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment; and, - Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed." From the Scrum Team who is most responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Scrum
Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the larger organization, how does he or she serve the Scrum Team? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Coaching the team members in self- management and cross-functionality; Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done; Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team's progress; and, Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox." Which of the below features does the Scrum Team possess? --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------ It should have all competencies needed to accomplish the work without depending on other not part of the team, - It should choose how best to accomplish their work, rather than being directed by others outside the team In the Daily Scrum the Scrum Master does which of the following? --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------ Ensures that the meeting goes ahead; - Teaches the Team to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15-minute time-box;
- If other are present at the Daily Scrum, ensures that they do not disrupt the meeting resulting in an overrun What three things might a Scrum Product Owner focus on to ensure the product delivers value? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------How readily the product can be absorbed and used by its customers; Direct customer feedback; How much of the functionality of the product is being utilized. What are three benefits of self-organization? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Increased creativity. Increased self-accountability. Increased commitment.
How much time must a Product Owner spend with the Development Team? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Enough so that the Product Owner is not surprised by the value delivered by the Increment. You are a product manager with a proven track record in your company. Your management has asked you to take the lead in the development of a new product. Six teams new to Scrum will build this product. You have gathered a number of requirements and ideas into an early form of a Product Backlog. How would you minimize dependencies between the Scrum Teams? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You work with the Development Teams on how to best analyze and break apart the work What is a Development Team responsible for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Resolving internal team conflicts. Organizing the work required to meet the Sprint Goal. Which two ways of creating Development Teams are consistent with Scrum's values? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Existing teams propose how they would like to go about organizing into the new structure. Bring all the developers together and let them self-organize into Development Teams. A new developer is having continuing conflicts with existing Development Team members and creating a hostile environment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the team member? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------The Development Team is responsible, and may need help from the Scrum Master.
How long are the timeboxes for the Sprint Retrospective and the Sprint Review? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The Sprint Review <= 4 hr. The Sprint Retrospective <= 3hr" Of the below which are correct statements that explain what happens during the Sprint? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"During the Sprint: - No changes are made that would endanger the Sprint Goal - Quality does not decrease - The Product Backlog is refined as needed - Scope may be clarified and renegotiated with the Product Owner as more is learned." What is the Scrum Team expected to achieve in Sprint 0? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Every sprint should result in a useable, and potentially releasable product Increment no matter how small, even the first Sprint. There is no Sprint 0 in Scrum. If the Sprint Review is successful what is the resulting output? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"- Scrum Team and stakeholders review what was accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment. - The Product Backlog may also be adjusted to meet new opportunities." Why does Scrum have a Sprint Retrospective? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to: ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------- Inspect how the last Sprint went with regards to people, relationships, process, and tools; - Identify and order the major items that
went well and potential improvements; - Create a plan for implementing improvements to the way the Scrum Team does its work." If your team manages to complete the Daily Scrum in 5 minutes, can you finish early or spend another 10 on another useful team activity such as the Product Backlog refinement? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, The Developers sees the work is greater than they can handle in this Sprint. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Plan correctly and remove or change any Product Backlog items you feel cannot be done in this Sprint. - Ensure the Product Owner is aware. The Scrum Team monitors the progress throughout the Sprint" Does Scrum allow additional meetings between the Developers in addition to the Scrum Events? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes Management external to the Scrum Team wants to be involved in the Daily Scrum. Which are the best answers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ------ The Scrum Team self-manages and is the only management required at the Daily Scrum - If present the Scrum Master ensures that they do not disrupt the meeting - The Product Owner represents their opinions" Can the Sprint Planning session be finished with work planned only for the first days of the Sprint where that work consists of units of one day or less? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes. If the remaining work is also estimated, maybe in bigger units.
Sprint Retrospective meeting: which of the following answers may be done? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Discuss techniques used to facilitate the Sprint Retro meeting Discuss the ưay Increments are demonstrated to the customer Discuss the composition of the team" All of the following answers are inputs to Sprint Planning, except of: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The sprint goal The Product Owner can ask the Developers to create items for the Product Backlog. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------TRUE Which of the following can change during the Sprint? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The sprint backlog. The product backlog" The Development Team is trying to convince the Product Owner that the Sprint should be cancelled. What's the right response from the Scrum Master? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It's ok Which of the following can be a reason for the Scrum Master to attend the Daily Scrum? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The developers have asked the scrum master to facilitate their Daily Scrum The Sprint Review is not a "formal" meeting following Scrum. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------TRUE
Sprint Review is an informal meeting. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----TRUE Which of the following answers are not acceptable in Scrum? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Sprint Zero. Integration Sprints. Release Sprints" The Product Owner should determine how many items should be selected for the Sprint Backlog ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False (Development Team decides) Which of the following answers should not change during the Sprint? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The minimum level of quality Who is allowed to change the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The Developers. The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers." When multiple Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their increments be integrated every Sprint ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------Yes, otherwise the Nexus Product Owner may not be able to accruately inspect what is done Who is allowed to make changes in the Product Backlog? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The Product Owner. Anyone, but only with permission of the Product Owner"
In the middle of the Sprint, the customer decides that there are 2 new features she wants. The Product Owner could: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Ask the Development Team to consider whether they can add these features to the current Sprint. Add it to the Product Backlog." All planned work for the Product done by the Development Team must originate from the Product Backlog. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---FALSE Scrum is based on empirical process control theory. All of its artifacts must be transparent to ensure sufficient accuracy of inspection. Which two measures ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"The Product Backlog is available to all stakeholders. The Product Backlog is ordered." Which of the following are criteria to order Product Backlog items? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Value of Product Backlog items. Dependencies between Product Backlog items." Why does a Development Team need a Sprint Goal? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A Sprint Goal ensures that all of the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint are implemented. The Product Owner is accountable for the functionality included in each Increment. Does he or she have the final say over the definition of "Done"? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, the Development Team is
responsible for the definition of "Done". The Product Owner may be consulted The Product Owner makes sure the team selects enough from the Product Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FALSE Which of the following practices might help the Product Owner minimize waste in developing and sustaining the Product Backlog? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------"Only fully describe Product Backlog items when it seems likely they will be implemented. Write every Product Backlog item clearly and with no ambiguity." It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work. The Increment is the summation of overall backlog items finished during the Sprint and the previous completed Sprints. But when should the Increment be shipped? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When it makes sense Benefits of the Product Backlog Refinement ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------"Increase transparency. Clarify value. Break things into consumable pieces. Reduce dependencies. Forecasting. Incorporate learning"
