The document contains a set of questions and answers about Scrum fundamentals. It defines the key Scrum roles of Developers, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. It also describes that Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Cross-functional teams have all the skills needed to deliver work in a Sprint.
The document contains a set of questions and answers about Scrum fundamentals. It defines the key Scrum roles of Developers, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. It also describes that Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Cross-functional teams have all the skills needed to deliver work in a Sprint.
The document contains a set of questions and answers about Scrum fundamentals. It defines the key Scrum roles of Developers, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. It also describes that Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Cross-functional teams have all the skills needed to deliver work in a Sprint.
The document contains a set of questions and answers about Scrum fundamentals. It defines the key Scrum roles of Developers, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. It also describes that Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Cross-functional teams have all the skills needed to deliver work in a Sprint.
Product Manager, Business Analyst, Developers, Stakeholders
Explanation The Scrum Framework only recognizes these three accountabilities. However, other accountabilities may be needed to help the team build the most valuable product possible. Question 2: Correct Which of these tools is mandatory for the Product Owner to use? (Choose the best answer)
Release burnup chart.
Burndown chart.
Version control.
Project Gantt chart.
All answers above apply.
None of the answers apply.
(Correct)
Explanation The Product Owner can use any tool, method, or practice that he/she finds fit for him/her to make the best decisions possible. However, none of them are mandatory. Question 3: Correct Scrum has an accountability called “Project Manager.”
True
False
(Correct) Explanation The Scrum Framework only recognizes these three accountabilities. However, other accountabilities may be needed to help the team build the most valuable product possible. Question 4: Correct Which statement best describes Scrum? (Choose the best answer)
A clearly defined methodology that determines the software development
processes
A manual methodology for defining best practices for software development.
A clearly defined and predictable process that follows the principles of Computer Science.
Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations
generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.
(Correct)
Explanation Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems as stated in the Scrum Guide. Question 5: Correct When could the Developers cancel the Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
When the availability of the Product Owner is less than expected.
When the requirements for the work to be done become unclear or not understood.
They can't. Only the Product Owner can cancel the Sprint.
(Correct)
When the Sprint Backlog is determined to be unachievable.
When too many impediments occur.
Explanation Only the Product Owner has the power to cancel the Sprint. This usually happens when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. Question 6: Correct The Scrum Master is no longer needed when teams become self-managed.
True
False
(Correct)
Explanation It is False, as he is still necessary; however, the Scrum Master will spend less time with the Developers in this case. Question 7: Correct Scrum is based on which of the following? (Choose the best answer)
Defined process.
Complex process.
Empiricism.
(Correct)
Hybrid model.
Explanation Scrum addresses complex problems in complex environments and asserts that knowledge comes from experience and from decisions based on what is known. What is known can only be discovered in hindsight. Question 8: Correct How often should Scrum team membership change? (Choose the best answer)
Frequently, in order to share knowledge.
As needed, while taking into account a short-term reduction in productivity.
(Correct)
Never, as it conflicts with the Scrum process.
As needed, as long as it doesn’t impact productivity.
Explanation The same team doesn't need to stay together, although it must be understood that any changes to the team will impact how they work together. Question 9: Correct Every Scrum team should include Developers that have the competencies and skills needed to deliver a Done Increment in a Sprint.
True
(Correct)
False
Explanation Developers are self-managed and cross-functional. Question 10: Correct Who must ensure that the work done for a Product Backlog item conforms to the Definition of Done? (Choose the best answer)
The test team.
The Scrum team.
The Scrum Master.
The Product Owner.
The Developers.
(Correct)
Explanation The whole Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product. However, the Developers are those who do the work, so they should make sure that the produced work has the agreed standards. Developers are accountable for the quality of the Product Backlog items and it's their responsibility to conform to the Definition of Done. Question 11: Correct Who is accountable for knowing the most about the progress towards a business objective or a release and also being able to clearly explain the alternatives? (Choose the best answer)
The Product Owner
(Correct)
The Release Manager
The Developers
The Scrum Master
The Development manager
Explanation The Product Owner needs to make sure that he keeps the Developers updated with what the clients & stakeholders need. The Scrum Master is there to coach him/her on how to do it. Question 12: Correct What are the Developers responsible for? (Choose the best answer)
Writing User Stories and ordering the Product Backlog.
Reporting productivity and selecting the Sprint timebox.
Organizing the work required to meet the Sprint Goal and resolving internal team conflicts.
(Correct) Explanation They need to be focused on the Sprint Goal. They create the Sprint Backlog, instill quality by adhering to a Definition of Done, adapting their plan each day toward the Sprint Goal and holding each other accountable as professionals. Question 13: Correct Cross-functional teams are specialized for working on specific system components (e.g. design, database, back-end, front-end).
True
False
(Correct)
Explanation Cross-functional teams have all the skills and competencies needed to deliver end-to- end work. Question 14: Correct Which of the following is required in Scrum? (Choose the best answer)
Sprint Retrospective
(Correct)
All Developers answering the three questions at the Daily Scrum
Sprint Burndown Chart
User Stories
All answers above apply.
None of the answers apply.
Explanation Sprint Retrospective is mandatory in the Scrum Guide, whereas the rest of the options are not mandatory. Question 15: Correct What is the recommended size for a Scrum team? (Choose the best answer)
Typically 10 or fewer members
(Correct)
Minimal 5
7 plus or minus 2
3 to 9 Explanation Typically 10 or fewer people are needed as the Scrum team is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint. Question 16: Correct Who manages the progress of work during a Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
The Scrum Master knows who will be his back-up whenever he is unavailable. This saves the organization time and money, and the Developers will know who to request tasks from.
The Product Owner
The Team Leader
The Developers
(Correct)
Explanation The Developers are self-managed, thus deciding how to manage their own progress. Question 17: Correct Which of the following best describes a Product Owner? (Choose the best answer)
Development requirements.
Value optimizer.
(Correct)
Team leader.
Go-between for the Developers and stakeholders.
Explanation This is the way that a Product Owner should order the Product Backlog. Question 18: Correct What might be a valid reason for abnormally cancelling a Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
When the Developers discover that it cannot meet their Sprint commitments.
When the work becomes too difficult for the Developers.
When the sales department discovers features that add more value than the current work being done.
When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
(Correct) Explanation The Product Owner has the power to cancel the Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. Question 19: Correct A high performing Scrum team will have frequent Release Sprints.
True
False
(Correct)
Explanation There are no special Sprints. All Sprints are structured to produce potentially shippable product Increments. Question 20: Correct Which of the following actions is appropriate for a Scrum Master at the Daily Scrum? (Choose the best answer)
Make sure each member has the opportunity to answer all three questions.
Leading the Daily Scrum.
Teaching the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum timeboxed to 15 minutes or less.
(Correct)
Updating the Scrum board.
All answers above apply.
None of the answers apply.
Explanation The Scrum Master should make sure that the Daily Scrum takes place and is completed within the timebox. However, the Scrum Master doesn't need to be present. Question 21: Correct How is a cross-functional Scrum team defined? (Choose the best answer)
Cross-skilled Developers can do all the work necessary to deliver a shippable
Increment at the end of the Sprint.
(Correct)
A team that consists of engineers, testers, business analysts, technical architects
and functional managers.
A group of full-stack Developers shared across multiple teams.
A team of skilled Developers that can effectively multi-task on multiple Product
Backlog items at the same time.
Explanation The objective of the Sprint is to produce a shippable Increment at the end of each Sprint so that the team can effectively inspect and adapt accordingly. Question 22: Correct Which statement is correct regarding the length of the Sprints? (Choose the best answer)
The length of all Sprints must be no more than one month and it is optimal to have a consistent Sprint length.
(Correct)
The Sprint length depends on the forecasted development effort (amount of items selected) during Sprint Planning.
The Sprint length is calculated by aggregating the time required to design, code and test.
The Sprint Length is defined by the Scrum Master.
Explanation All Sprints must be one month or less and it is optimal to have a consistent Sprint length as stated in the Scrum Guide. Question 23: Correct What must the Developers do during the first Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
Create a potentially shippable product Increment that includes at least one piece of functionality.
(Correct)
Analyze and estimate the requirements for the subsequent Sprints.
Create a project plan in order to map the functional development to Sprint dates.
Only design and develop the architecture and infrastructure.
Explanation Sprints promote iterative and Incremental development. Question 24: Correct Who is accountable for engaging with stakeholders? (Choose the best answer)
The team leader
The business analyst
The project manager
The Developers
The Product Owner
(Correct)
Explanation It's the Product Owner's responsibility to keep the stakeholders updated. Question 25: Correct Which statement best describes the responsibility of the Product Owner? (Choose the best answer)
To optimize the value of the work being done by the Developers.
(Correct)
To manage the Developers.
To ensure that the work meets the commitments of the stakeholders.
To act as a go-between for stakeholders.
Explanation The Product Owner is accountable for the flow of value that the Developers select to work on. Question 26: Correct Which of the following are timeboxed events in Scrum? (Choose the best answer)
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
All answers above apply.
(Correct)
None of the answers apply.
Explanation All answers apply as stated in the Scrum Guide. Question 27: Correct What are typical Product Owner activities during Sprint 0? (Choose the best answer)
To create a project plan based on the defined timeline.
Ensuring there is enough work to do for at least three Sprints.
To create User Stories based on the requirements document.
To allocate enough resources before starting Sprint 1.
There is no such thing as Sprint 0.
(Correct)
Explanation There are no special Sprints. All Sprints are structured to produce potentially shippable Product Increments. Sprint 0, Release Sprints or Integration Sprints are not supported in Scrum. Question 28: Correct How often should the customer satisfaction be measured? (Choose the best answer)
Annually
Quarterly
Daily
Frequently
(Correct)
Explanation Frequently. This ensures the team is building the right thing at the right time. However, too frequent changes may affect the team's working progress. Question 29: Correct What are the typical Scrum Master activities during a Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
To monitor the progress of the Developers and assign tasks.
To cause the removal of impediments to the Scrum team’s progress.
(Correct)
To avoid conflicts and escalate to the line managers if conflicts occur.
Explanation One of the benefits of self-managed teams is the ability to decide how to work best together in order to produce a shippable Increment. Question 30: Correct The Scrum Master is responsible for the process in which Scrum is adopted and enacted.
True
(Correct)
False
Explanation The Scrum Master need to make sure that the Scrum is applied in the right way.
