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NEW QUESTION # 27
When does a new Sprint begin?
- A. It depends on the Product Owner.
- B. Immediately after the end of the previous Sprint.
- C. Every Monday.
- D. Immediately after the next Sprint Planning.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 28
The Scrum Master is responsible for the process in which Scrum is adopted and enacted.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 29
A Scrum Team has been working on the same product for twelve Sprints. What would likely be the immediate impact on the original Scrum Team if two new Scrum Teams are to be added the same product?
- A. Its productivity is likely to stay the same.
- B. Its productivity is likely to increase.
- C. Its productivity is likely to decrease.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The productivity of the original Scrum Team would likely decrease as they would need to take time to assist and support the new Scrum Teams in order for them to perform optimally.
NEW QUESTION # 30
Steven is a Scrum Master of a Development Team that has members working in different cities and time zones. Organizing the Scrum events is time consuming and requires a lot of effort to set up and run. The Development Team proposes to only hold the Daily Scrum on Mondays.
Which two responses would be most appropriate from Steven? (Choose two.)
- A. Help the Development Team understand that lowering the frequency of communication will only increase the feeling of disconnect between the team members.
- B. Coach the team on why having a Daily Scrum every day is an important opportunity to update the Sprint plan and how it helps the team self-organize work toward achieving the Sprint Goal.
- C. Acknowledge and support their decision.
- D. Ensure that there is an overall consensus by having the Development Team members vote.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum Team understands the purpose and value of the Scrum events. Because the Daily Scrum is owned by the Development Team, it will decide how best to run the event. And if needed the Scrum Master will coach the team to ensure the decisions stay within the boundaries of the Scrum framework.
NEW QUESTION # 31
Which approach would you recommend to ensure that the Product Backlog items discussed at Sprint Planning are well understood, actionable, and easier to forecast?
- A. Having a separate group of business analysts and functional testers analyzing high-ordered Product Backlog items before Sprint Planning.
- B. Having the Product Owner work with stakeholders between the end of the last Sprint and before beginning the next to prepare the Product Backlog items so not to interrupt the Development Team.
- C. Having the Development Team use some time during each Sprint to help the Product Owner analyze, estimate, and design items at the top of the Product Backlog that is projected to be worked on in the upcoming Sprint.
- D. Having the business analysts in the Development Team create the upcoming Product Backlog items during a Sprint and adding them to the next Sprint's forecast.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Product Backlog refinement is the act of adding detail, estimates, and order to items in the Product Backlog.
This is an ongoing process in which the Product Owner and the Development Team collaborate on the details of Product Backlog items. During Product Backlog refinement, items are reviewed and revised. The Scrum Team decides how and when refinement is done. Refinement usually consumes no more than 10% of the capacity of the Development Team. However, Product Backlog items can be updated at any time by the Product Owner or at the Product Owner's discretion.
NEW QUESTION # 32
What is one way to determine if the Product Owner is interacting with the Developers enough throughout a Sprint?
(choose the best answer)
- A. Observe whether the Developers need to ask the Product Owner questions at times other than during the Daily Scrum.
- B. Check the Daily Scrum reports to see whether the Product Owner was present at the majority of the Daily Scrum meetings.
- C. Product Owners and Developers are satisfied with the increment.
- D. The Developers should determine the percentage of time the Product Owner is required to be present and monitor whether the Product Owner's average presence is around this figure.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The best way to determine if the Product Owner is interacting with the Developers enough throughout a Sprint is to observe whether both parties are satisfied with the Increment. The Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal1. It must be usable and meet the Definition of Done1. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Developers1. The Developers are accountable for creating a valuable, useful, and potentially releasable Increment every Sprint1.
Therefore, if both the Product Owner and the Developers are happy with the quality and value of the Increment, it means that they have communicated and collaborated effectively throughout the Sprint.
Some reasons why the other options are not correct are:
A: The Developers should determine the percentage of time the Product Owner is required to be present and monitor whether the Product Owner's average presence is around this figure. This option is not correct because it implies that there is a fixed or optimal amount of time that the Product Owner should spend with the Developers, which may not be true. The Product Owner's interaction with the Developers may vary depending on the context, complexity, and uncertainty of the product and the Sprint. The Scrum Guide does not prescribe any specific time or frequency for the Product Owner's involvement with the Developers1. The Product Owner should be available to provide guidance and feedback to the Developers as needed, but not interfere with their self-organization and autonomy1.
B: Check the Daily Scrum reports to see whether the Product Owner was present at the majority of the Daily Scrum meetings. This option is not correct because it assumes that the Daily Scrum is a meeting where the Product Owner should be present, which is not true. The Daily Scrum is an event for and by the Developers12, not for reporting or accountability to anyone else. The Product Owner may attend as an observer or a collaborator, but only if invited by the Developers12. The presence or absence of the Product Owner at the Daily Scrum does not indicate how much they interact with the Developers throughout the Sprint.
C: Observe whether the Developers need to ask the Product Owner questions at times other than during the Daily Scrum. This option is not correct because it implies that asking questions is a sign of insufficient interaction, which may not be true. Asking questions is a natural and healthy part of communication and collaboration between the Product Owner and the Developers. It shows that they are engaged, curious, and willing to learn from each other. It also helps them to clarify requirements, expectations, and feedback, and to resolve any ambiguities or conflicts. Asking questions does not necessarily mean that there is a lack of interaction, but rather that there is a need for more information or clarification.
References:
What is an Increment? | Scrum.org
What Is a Daily Standup? | A Guide to Running Effective Standup Meetings | Atlassian
NEW QUESTION # 33
By the end of the Sprint, a Product Backlog item in the Sprint Backlog does not meet the team's Definition of Done.
What two things should happen with the item? (Choose two.)
- A. Estimate the remaining work needed to make it 'done' and add it to the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.
- B. Split the item and add the estimation of the completed work to the current Sprint so not to impact the velocity and add the 'undone' work to the next Sprint.
- C. It will be inspected at the Sprint Review and if it is acceptable by the stakeholders then include it in the Increment.
- D. Do not include the item in the Increment for the Sprint.
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
At the end of a Sprint, the new Increment must be 'Done', which means it must be in useable condition and meet the Scrum Team's definition of 'Done'. Scrum Team members must have a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, to ensure transparency. This is the Definition of Done for the Scrum Team and it is used to assess when work is complete on the product Increment.
NEW QUESTION # 34
You have just been hired as a Scrum Master by a company new to Scrum. The company wants to use Scrum to build a new product that was conceived by the product management department. You will be the Scrum Master of two new teams that will build a first version of the product. The product management department assigns two new Product Owners, but wants more advice about the required participation with the new Scrum Teams. Which two suggestions would you offer?
(choose the best two answers)
- A. Having one Product Owner will improve the clarity of accountability to the teams and to the product management department.
- B. Each Scrum Team has a separate Product Backlog, holding each team's assigned requirements.
- C. Two Product Owners are necessary, one for each Scrum Team. They report to an overarching chief Product Owner.
- D. A single Product Backlog should be maintained holding all requirements for the new product.
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
A) Having one Product Owner will improve the clarity of accountability to the teams and to the product management department. This is a good suggestion, as it ensures that there is a single person who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and managing the Product Backlog. Having one Product Owner also avoids confusion, duplication, or conflict among multiple Product Owners who may have different visions, priorities, or expectations for the product.
D) A single Product Backlog should be maintained holding all requirements for the new product. This is also a good suggestion, as it ensures that there is a single source of truth for the product requirements and that they are transparent and visible to all stakeholders. Having a single Product Backlog also enables the Product Owner to order the items based on their value, risk, dependency, and urgency, and to collaborate with the Scrum Teams to select and refine the items for each Sprint.
References:
The Scrum Guide, section 2.3 (The Scrum Team), page 7
The Scrum Guide, section 4.1 (The Product Backlog), page 11
The Scrum Master Learning Path, module 2 (The Scrum Framework), lesson 4 (Sprint Planning) and lesson 5 (The Sprint Review)
NEW QUESTION # 35
A new Product Owner is hired to work on an existing product that has ongoing for five Sprints. He/she is unsure about all of the responsibilities of a Product Owner. Which of these Product Owner's activities are defined in Scrum?
- A. Interacting with stakeholders and ensuring that the most valuable functionality is always produced first.
- B. Describing features as Use Cases.
- C. Ensuring work is completed within scope and time.
- D. Writing User Stories.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 36
In what ways does the Scrum Master keep a Development Team working at its highest level of productivity?
- A. By ensuring each member takes turns speaking at the Daily Scrum and ending the event on time.
- B. By removing impediments that hinder the Development Team and facilitating Development Team decisions.
- C. By keeping the Scrum board and burn-down chart updated daily.
- D. By helping the Development Team with user acceptance tests and tracking defects.
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Scrum Master serves the Development Team by removing impediments to the Development Team's progress and facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed.
NEW QUESTION # 37
A Scrum Team has requested a hardening Sprint to integrate the work produced in previous Sprints and test before releasing.
What three scenarios has likely occurred? (Choose three.)
- A. The Development Team is having difficulties with the ability to regularly release during a Sprint.
- B. Hardening Sprints are supported by the Scrum framework so this is acceptable.
- C. Scrum has been customized in a suitable manner to make the previous work releasable.
- D. The team's Definition of Done is weak or incomplete causing a build up of technical debt.
- E. The team's Definition of Done is not being adhered to during every Sprint.
Answer: A,D,E
Explanation:
At the end of a Sprint, the new Increment must be 'Done', which means it must be in useable condition and meet the Scrum Team's Definition of Done.
NEW QUESTION # 38
How much time is allowed between the conclusion of the current Sprint and the start of the next Sprint?
- A. None. A new Sprint starts immediately following the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
- B. All of the above are allowed.
- C. Enough time for the Product Owner to prepare the Product Backlog for Sprint Planning.
- D. Enough time for the last Increment to finish testing.
- E. Maximum of one day for Sprints that are time-boxed to two weeks.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
NEW QUESTION # 39
What is the primary concern when multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog with the goal of creating a valuable and useful integrated Increment by the end of their Sprint?
(choose the best answer)
- A. Clearly defining all requirements three Sprints ahead.
- B. Maximizing velocity.
- C. Making sure there is enough work tor everyone on every team.
- D. Minimizing dependencies between Scrum Teams.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
When multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog, they need to collaborate and coordinate their work to deliver a potentially releasable Increment that meets the Definition of Done. This requires minimizing dependencies between Scrum Teams, such as technical, functional, or organizational dependencies. Dependencies can cause delays, rework, waste, and lower quality. Scrum Teams should strive to be cross-functional and autonomous, and use techniques such as feature slicing, dependency mapping, and integration testing to reduce dependencies123. References: 1:
https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/dependencies-between-scrum-teams 2:
https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/feature-slicing-how-make-it-work 3:https://www.scrum.org/resources/blo
NEW QUESTION # 40
You are a Scrum Master and one of the Developers approaches you and says: Every Sprint we are not completing regression testing for all of the selected Product Backlog items in the Sprint, but regression testing is part of the Definition of Done. We have discussed with the Product Owner and during the Sprint we decided to change the Definition of Done to remove regression testing. Which two actions are appropriate in this situation?
(choose the best two answers)
- A. Ask the Developers and the Product Owner if removing regression testing from the Definition of Done allows the team to produce useful and valuable Increments at the end of every Sprint?
- B. Agree with altering the Definition of Done, if both the Developers and Product Owner agree.
- C. Ask the Developers and the Product Owner what problem they are going to solve by altering the Definition of Done during the Sprint to remove regression testing. Will this raise transparency or improve quality?
- D. Disagree with the decision and tell them that having a stringent Definition of Done is important for the quality of the product, and they need to follow it.
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Explanation
B: Ask the Developers and the Product Owner if removing regression testing from the Definition of Done allows the team to produce useful and valuable Increments at the end of every Sprint. This is a good way to challenge the decision and make them think about the consequences of lowering the quality standards. The Scrum Master can help them understand the importance of delivering a potentially releasable product increment that meets the expectations of the stakeholders and customers.
C: Ask the Developers and the Product Owner what problem they are going to solve by altering the Definition of Done during the Sprint to remove regression testing. Will this raise transparency or improve quality? This is a good way to explore the root cause of the issue and find out why they are not able to complete regression testing for all of the selected Product Backlog items in the Sprint. The Scrum Master can help them identify and remove any impediments or inefficiencies that prevent them from achieving their Sprint Goal.
References:
Scrum Guide 2020, page 9: "The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product." Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: "The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality." Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 12: "The Definition of Done is a crucial aspect of transparency. If it is not clear when work is done, then stakeholders may make wrong assumptions about the state of the software."
NEW QUESTION # 41
In order to start the first Sprint, Scrum only requires a Product Owner with enough ideas, a Development Team to execute on those ideas, and a Scrum Master to guide the process.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: B
Explanation:
In complex domains, you are only able to know the outcomes in hindsight. Empiricism, from which Scrum was founded on, asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is known. New knowledge will emerge as work is being done.
NEW QUESTION # 42
The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a potentially releasable product Increment.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: B
Explanation:
Sprints promote iterative and incremental development.
NEW QUESTION # 43
What are acceptable ways a Scrum Master may work to ensure Scrum is understood and enacted?
(choose the best three answers)
- A. Educate stakeholders and customers about Scrum.
- B. Hold longer, more in-depth retrospectives with formal learning as part of the retrospective.
- C. Schedule group training about Scrum.
- D. Require senior management to mandate that all teams in the organization must follow and enact Scrum.
- E. Arrange one-on-one coaching sessions where concerns the Scrum Master has identified can be discussed.
Answer: A,C,E
Explanation:
Explanation
A: Arrange one-on-one coaching sessions where concerns the Scrum Master has identified can be discussed. This is a good way to provide individual feedback and guidance to the Scrum Team members and other people involved in the Scrum process. The Scrum Master can help them overcome any challenges or misunderstandings they may have about Scrum.
C: Schedule group training about Scrum. This is a good way to educate and inform a larger audience about the principles and practices of Scrum. The Scrum Master can use this opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with Scrum, and answer any questions or concerns that may arise.
E: Educate stakeholders and customers about Scrum. This is a good way to ensure that the people who have a stake in the product or service understand the benefits and expectations of Scrum. The Scrum Master can help them appreciate the value of empirical feedback, transparency, and collaboration that Scrum provides.
References:
Scrum Guide 2020, page 6: "The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both within the Scrum Team and the organization." Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 8: "The role of the Scrum Master is to help everyone involved in creating products with Scrum to understand, apply, and improve upon the use of the framework."
NEW QUESTION # 44
Select the correct Scrum Team roles defined in Scrum.
- A. Engineers, Business Analyst, Product Owner
- B. Development Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner
- C. Product Manager, Business Analyst, Development Team, Stakeholders
- D. Stakeholders, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Owner
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Scrum Framework only recognizes these three roles although others may be needed to help the team build the most valuable product possible.
NEW QUESTION # 45
You are the Scrum Master of a Scrum Team that has one Developer who disagrees with team decisions. Their disagreements are becoming disruptive and slowing progress. The Developer often returns to earlier team decisions and re-opens the issue.
What are two ways to go about this problem?
(choose the best two answers)
- A. You go to the Human Resources department and ask them to have a
conversation with the Developer based on the issues the team has raised. - B. You organize an offsite team building activity to establish a foundation of trust. You observe whether the problem persists after the offsite activity.
- C. To every team member expressing this concern you suggest raising this with the full team. You offer to help initiate the conversation but not to resolve the concern yourself.
- D. You take the Developer aside to express your concern over their disagreements and tell them to act as a team player and to comply with the team's decision.
- E. At the Sprint Retrospective you observe whether the topic is raised. If it does not happen, you check on how comfortable everybody is with the way team decisions are made.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
Explanation
A: You organize an offsite team building activity to establish a foundation of trust. You observe whether the problem persists after the offsite activity. This is a good way to foster a positive team culture and improve the relationships among the team members. The offsite activity can help the team to have fun, relax, and bond with each other. It can also create an opportunity for the team to discuss their issues and concerns in a more informal and friendly setting. The Scrum Master can observe whether the problem of disagreement is resolved or reduced after the offsite activity, and provide feedback and support as needed.
E: To every team member expressing this concern you suggest raising this with the full team. You offer to help initiate the conversation but not to resolve the concern yourself. This is a good way to empower the team to address their own problems and find their own solutions. The Scrum Master can encourage the team members to speak up and share their perspectives and feelings with the whole team, rather than keeping them to themselves or complaining to others. The Scrum Master can also facilitate the conversation and ensure that it is respectful, constructive, and productive, but not intervene or impose their own opinion or decision.
References:
Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: "The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality." Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 20: "The Scrum Master can help the team to build trust by creating a safe environment where people can express themselves openly and honestly, without fear of judgment or retaliation." Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 21: "The Scrum Master can help the team to resolve conflicts by facilitating dialogue, listening actively, asking powerful questions, and supporting collaborative decision making."
NEW QUESTION # 46
Your company has notified the stakeholders that they will be delivering the first release of a new product within ten Sprints. On the seventh Sprint, the Scrum Team discovers that they will not be able to include all of the expected features within the first release. The Product Owner believes if they remove some items from the Definition of Done they will be able to accelerate the development process. The Development Team objects to this idea as it will lead to technical debt.
As a Scrum Master, what would be the best two ways to explain to the Product Owner the impact of technical debt? (Choose two.)
- A. As long as there is still technical debt in the current release, feature development for the next release cannot be started. The Product Owner must first agree to this impact before allowing changes to the Definition of Done.
- B. Releasing the version upon a reduced Definition of Done creates false assumptions about the actual state of the system. This will create many interruptions during the development of the next release as fixes will need to be done to the previous release caused from a reduction of quality.
- C. Reducing the Definition of Done will introduce unknown errors as development progresses and functionality is added. The system can become more difficult to stabilize as work progresses. Development for the actual release as well as future releases will be slowed down in unpredictable ways.
- D. The amount of technical debt will need to be analyzed in order to understand the impact on subsequent releases in order to allocate additional Sprints at the end of the project.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
The Definition of Done helps the Scrum Team have a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, to ensure transparency. The Definition of Done is used to assess when work is complete on the product Increment. It also ensures that the work that is done is in usable condition and meets the Development Teams quality standards for future sustainability.
NEW QUESTION # 47
A few members of the Scrum Team discuss work that is not being done. Some say it is part of the Definition of Done, others say it is not. After an hour of angry discussion, someone starts making personal insults and anger levels rise. What is the best action for the Scrum Master to take?
(choose the best answer)
- A. Conduct a session to help the Scrum Team resolve the conflict and create a uniform Definition of Done.
Remind the other members of the Scrum Team that conflicting ideas are natural, but making it personal does not help. - B. End the discussion. Make the call whether the work is or is not part of the Definition of Done. Identify who is involved in the conflict and decide on their further presence on the Scrum Team.
- C. Defuse the conflict. Take the Definition of Done and tell the other members of the Scrum Team how to interpret it, so they can autonomously decide whether the debated work is or is not part of it
- D. Take the people involved aside. Ask them to resolve the situation outside of the Scrum Team, if required through their managers. The goal is to maintain stability in the team.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The best action for the Scrum Master to take in this situation is to conduct a session to help the Scrum Team resolve the conflict and create a uniform Definition of Done. This is because the Scrum Master is a servant-leader, a facilitator, and a coach to the team, who should have the skills to help resolve conflicts if called upon by the team1. The Scrum Master can employ various strategies to effectively resolve conflicts within the Scrum Team, such as promoting open communication, facilitating active listening, mediating disagreements, and fostering collaboration2. The Scrum Master can also remind the team members that conflicting ideas are natural and can be beneficial for innovation and learning, but making it personal does not help and violates the Scrum values of respect and openness3. The Scrum Master can guide the team to create a clear and shared Definition of Done that reflects their quality standards and expectations for the product4.
The other options are not the best actions for the Scrum Master to take, because they either undermine the self-organization and autonomy of the team, escalate the conflict, or avoid addressing the root cause of the problem.
NEW QUESTION # 48
What is a Product Owner responsibility that he/she might delegate?
- A. Ordering the Product Backlog
- B. Writing User Stories
- C. Representing stakeholders to the Scrum team
- D. Attending the Sprint Review
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Explanation:
The Development Team may need to order the Product Backlog as they would know the most about technical limitations, risks, or dependencies between Product Backlog Items. As User Stories is a localized practice, Scrum does not govern it or dictate the practice. How the team describes the items is up to them as long as it has enough information to be transparent and understood.
NEW QUESTION # 49
An important aspect of Scrum are timeboxes. Select two ways in which timeboxing reinforces the creation of value.
(choose the best two answers)
- A. Timeboxes encourage the people who are closest to the problem to create the best possible result in the time allotted, given the current context.
- B. Timeboxing assures that a Product Owner does not interrupt the Developers during a Sprint.
- C. Timeboxes help everyone focus on the same problem at the same time.
- D. Scrum Teams can determine on their own how much overtime is acceptable for a timebox- generally expressed as a percentage of the timebox.
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Explanation
C: Timeboxes encourage the people who are closest to the problem to create the best possible result in the time allotted, given the current context.
This is true because timeboxes limit the amount of time that can be spent on an activity, which forces the Scrum Team to focus on the most valuable and feasible outcomes. Timeboxes also empower the Scrum Team to make decisions based on their own expertise and experience, rather than relying on external authorities or instructions12. D. Timeboxes help everyone focus on the same problem at the same time.
This is true because timeboxes create a shared sense of urgency and alignment among the Scrum Team and the stakeholders. Timeboxes also enable frequent feedback and inspection, which help the Scrum Team adapt to changing requirements and expectations12.
References: 1: What Is Timeboxing in Scrum? - Visual Paradigm 2: What Is Timeboxing in Scrum and What Are the Benefits? Scrum Alliance
NEW QUESTION # 50
During the Sprint Review of a scaled development effort, each Scrum Team should demonstrate its individual Increment in a separate branch of the code.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: A
Explanation:
If there are multiple Scrum Teams working on the system or product release, the Development Teams on all the Scrum Teams must mutually define the definition of "Done". Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly tested, ensuring that all Increments work together.
NEW QUESTION # 51
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