The maximum length of a Sprint Review is...

4 hours for monthly Sprint; shorter for a shorter sprint

The 3 Pillars of Empirical Process control are:

Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

Who is responsible for Sizing the work?

The Developers who will be doing the work

When does a Developer member become the exclusive owner of a Sprint Backlog item?

Never, all items are "owned" by all of the Developers

How does the Scrum Master serve the Organization? Select the three most appropriate answers.

Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization, Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams, Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption

Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibility?

Optimizing the value of the work the Developers do.

Which of the following is the main purpose of the Daily Scrum?

For Developers to assess where they are with the Sprint Goal & take action

At the Sprint Retrospective meeting the Scrum Team identified some Improvements. What might the Team do? (Select 2)

They may added them to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint., The most impactful improvements are addressed as soon as possible.

When might a Sprint be abnormally terminated?

When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete

Which statement best describes Scrum?

A framework for addressing adaptive solutions for complex problems.

Which two statements describes the Sprint Review process?

When the Scrum Team and Stakeholders figure out what to do next., When the Scrum Team and Stakeholders inspect the Sprint outcome.

A Scrum Team must produce the following artifact(s).

Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog & Increment

When is the Sprint Goal created?

During the Sprint Planning event

The Product Backlog is ordered by:

Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner.

What is the role of Management in Scrum? (Select all the right answers)

Support the Product Owner with insights and information., Support the Scrum Master to foster Empiricism & self-management

When does the next Sprint begin?

Immediately following the conclusion of the previous Sprint

Which Scrum Events are a formal opportunity to Inspect and Adapt Scrum Artifacts?

The Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retro

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

They do not have to be there; they just ensure it happens.

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1
What part of the capacity of the Developers does Product Backlog refinement usually consume?
No more than 10%
No more than 20%
As long as is needed
The Developers are not involved with Product Backlog Refinement
2
The maximum length of a Sprint Review is...
2 hours
4 hours for monthly Sprint; shorter for a shorter sprint
4 hours but longer if needed
As long as needed; Sprint time boxes vary
3
Scrum is only for software development groups
False
True
4
The 3 Pillars of Empirical Process control are:
Planning, Inspection, Adaptation
Planning, Demonstration, Retrospective
Transparency, Iteration, Enablement
Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation
5
Who is responsible for Sizing the work?
The Developers who will be doing the work
The Developers who will be doing the work & The Scrum Master
The Scrum Team
The Tech Lead
6
When different teams work on the same product, each should maintain a separate Product Backlog.
True
False
7
When does a Developer member become the exclusive owner of a Sprint Backlog item?
At the Sprint planning meeting when it is assigned to them
During the Daily Scrum
Whenever a team member can accommodate the work
Never, all items are "owned" by all of the Developers
8
How does the Scrum Master serve the Organization? Select the three most appropriate answers.
Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization
Making sure the key stakeholders are invited on all Scrum Reviews
Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams
Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption
9
Upon what type of process control is Scrum based?
Defined
Empirical
Hybrid
Complex
10
When Sizing the Work, the Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs.
False
True
11
Scrum recommends using only those Scrum components and rules which suit most for a particular product.
True
False
12
Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibility?
Directing the Developers.
Optimizing the value of the work the Developers do.
Keeping stakeholders at bay.
Managing the project and ensuring stakeholder commitments.
13
The Sprint Backlog includes a Spring Goal, set of items selected for the Sprint, & a plan for delivering the Increment
False
True
14
A release to Production can occur multiple times prior to the end of a Sprint.
True
False
15
What is the Commitment for the Increment?
Definition of Done
The Sprint Goal
The Product Goal
The Increment
16
Scrum Artifacts are designed to maximize which Empirical Process Control?
Inspection
Openness
Adaptation
Transparency
17
Which of the following is the main purpose of the Daily Scrum?
To make sure everyone has enough work to keep them busy for the day
To raise impediments to the Scrum Master
To let the Product Owner know what has finished
For Developers to assess where they are with the Sprint Goal & take action
18
At the Sprint Retrospective meeting the Scrum Team identified some Improvements. What might the Team do? (Select 2)
They may added them to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
Assign a responsible team member for at least one improvement.
The most impactful improvements are addressed as soon as possible.
Add them to the Product Backlog to be ordered.
19
When might a Sprint be abnormally terminated?
When the Developers cannot finish all the Sprint work
When a high priority item is added to the backlog
When the Developers feels there is too much work in the Sprint
When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete
20
The Scrum Master is a... (pick the best answer)
Servant-Leader
True Leader
Student-Teacher
Servant-Teacher
21
The Product Owner can help clarify or optimize the Sprint when asked by the Developers.
False
True
22
Who is accountable for the Product Backlog?
The Product Owner
The Product Owner and The Scrum Master
The Scrum Team
The Developers
23
Who is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint?
The Developers
The Product Owner
The Scrum Team
The Scrum Master
24
Scrum does not have an accountability called "Project Manager"...
True
False
25
Commitment is a Scrum Value
True
False
26
The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a done Increment of working product.
True
False
27
What is the recommended size for the Scrum Team?
Minimal 7
7 plus or minus 2
Between 3 and 9
10 or fewer people
28
It is normal to have a “hardening” Sprint to remove all Technical Debt and prepare the Product for an upcoming release.
False
True
29
Which statement best describes Scrum?
A project management style which focuses on iterations.
Scrum is the predecessor of DevOps.
A complete methodology for software development
A framework for addressing adaptive solutions for complex problems.
30
Which two statements describes the Sprint Review process?
A mechanism to control Developer's activities during the Sprint
When the Scrum Team and Stakeholders figure out what to do next.
When the Scrum Team and Stakeholders inspect the Sprint outcome.
Demo at the end of the Sprint for the whole organization to check the work
31
Only the Product Owner can come up with items that can be considered for the Product Backlog
True
False
32
A Scrum Team must produce the following artifact(s).
Product Backlog & Increment
Sprint Backlog & Increment
Increment
Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog & Increment
33
In which meeting are the Key Stakeholders allowed to participate?
The Daily Scrum
The Sprint Review
The Sprint Retrospective
The Sprint Planning
34
When should item sizing happen in Scrum?
Product Backlog Refinement
Sprint Review
Daily Scrum
Project Planning Meeting
35
When is the Sprint Goal created?
During the Sprint Review event
Throughout the Sprint
During the Sprint Planning event
Prior to the Sprint Planning event
36
The Product Backlog is ordered by:
Value, with more valuable items at the top
Size, where small items are at the top
Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner.
Risk, where safer items are at the top
37
When using Scrum, each Sprint may be considered a short project
True
False
38
Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?
The Developers
The Product Owner
The Scrum Master
The Stakeholders
39
The Sprint Backlog changes and may grow as the work emerges.
True
False
40
There are only 3 Accountabilities in Scrum
False
True
41
What is the Commitment for the Product Backlog?
The Product Goal
The Sprint Goal
The Increment
The Product Vision
42
The Sprint Backlog is made during the Sprint Planning meeting and does not change during the Sprint.
True
False
43
Who is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide? Select the best choice.
The Developers
The Scrum Master
The Scrum Team
The Product Owner
44
When different teams work on the same Product, each should maintain a separate Sprint Backlog.
True
False
45
What is the role of Management in Scrum? (Select all the right answers)
Assign the Developers technical work.
Support the Product Owner with insights and information.
Monitor the Developers' productivity.
Support the Scrum Master to foster Empiricism & self-management
46
When does the next Sprint begin?
Immediately after the next Sprint Planning session
When the Product Owner is ready with the backlog items
Immediately following the conclusion of the previous Sprint
The next Monday
47
Which Scrum Events are a formal opportunity to Inspect and Adapt Scrum Artifacts?
Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Retro
Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retro
The Sprint, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retro
The Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retro
48
The time-box for a Daily Scrum is?
15 minutes
30 minutes
Two minutes per person.
15 minutes for a 4 week sprint.
49
A Product Goal describes the current state of the Product which can serve as a target for the Scrum Team to plan against
True
False
50
A Sprint can be as long as a month.
True
False
51
What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?
To gather status and progress info to report to management.
To make sure every team member answers the three questions.
To add new items, and tracking progress on the burn-down.
They do not have to be there; they just ensure it happens.
52
After Sprint Planning is completed, it is prohibited to add new work into the Sprint Backlog later by the Developers.
True
False
53
The time-box for a Sprint Planning meeting is...
It depends on the length of the Product Backlog
However long it takes
No more than 8 hours for a monthly Sprint
No more than 4 hours for a monthly Sprint
54
Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and place every day?
So stakeholders can drop by to give input.
The Product Owner demands it.
Rooms are hard to book and this lets it be booked in advance
The consistency reduces complexity.
55
The Product Backlog is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team.
False
True
56
Scrum is framework that enables the team to work on separate initiatives.
True
False
57
Who should know the most about the progress toward a business objective or a release and explain the alternatives?
The Scrum Master
The Product Owner
The Developers
The Project Manager
58
Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?
The Developers
The Product Owner
The most junior member of the Team
The Scrum Master
59
The Sprint Goal creates?
Coherence and Focus
Coherence and Courage
Focus and Courage
Openness and Focus
60
A Product Backlog Item that spans multiple Sprints can still be deemed ready for selection in the Sprint Planning Event.
False
True
61
Who should be able to view the Product Backlog?
Everyone
Only the Product Owner, until they decide to share it
The Product Owner, Developers and the Scrum Master at all times
The Scrum Team + Stakeholders, but only at the Scrum Review
62
The CEO asks for an important item be added to the current sprint. What should the Developers do?
Add the item to the next Sprint.
Add the item to the current Sprint without any adjustments.
Inform the Product Owner so they can work with the CEO.
Add the item to the current Sprint and drop another item.
63
Who is allowed to make changes in the Product Backlog?
The Product Owner or they may delegate the responsibility to others
Product Owner
The Scrum Team
Product Owner & Scrum Master
64
During the Daily Scrum, the Scrum Master's role is to:
Ensure that each team member has a chance to speak.
Make sure that all 3 questions have been answered.
Teach team to keep Daily Scrum within 15 minute time-box.
Facilitate the discussions of the Developers.
65
What happens during the Sprint? Select three answers.
Sprint scope is defined at the Sprint Planning and cannot be changed
Quality goals do not decrease
No changes are made that would endanger the Sprint Goal
Scope may be re-negotiated between the PO and Developers as more is learned
66
Who should be present to adjust the Sprint if the Developers cannot finish the work? (select all the right answers)
The Developers
Stakeholders
Product Owner
Scrum Master
67
Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?
The Developers + The Product Owner
The Scrum Team
The Developers + The Scrum Master
The Developers
68
What are the 3 Commitments?
Product Vision, Sprint Goal & Increment
Product Goal, Sprint Goal & Definition of Done
Product Goal, Sprint Goal & Increment
Product Vision, Sprint Goal & Definition of Done
69
Who is on the Scrum Team? (Select all the right answers)
Project Manager
Scrum Master
Developers
Product Owner
70
For large tasks, Scrum sub-teams may be formed as long as they have the same Definition of Done
False
True
71
What does it mean to say that an Event has a time-box?
The event can take no more than a maximum amount of time.
The event must take at least a minimum amount of time.
The event must happen at a set time.
The event must happen by a given time.
72
The Developers may work with the Product Owner to remove or add work during the Sprint.
True
False
73
A Definition of Ready (DoR) is mandatory in Scrum.
False
True
74
The Developers on a Scrum Team should change...
Never, because it reduces productivity.
As needed, acknowledging a brief reduction in productivity.
Every Sprint to promote shared learning.
As needed, with no impact to productivity.
75
When is a Sprint over?
When all Product Backlog items meet the Definition of Done.
When the time-box expires.
When the Product Owner says it is done.
When all the tasks are completed.
76
What is the Commitment for the Sprint Backlog?
The Product Goal
The Sprint Vision
The Sprint Goal
The Increment
77
The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to (select three):
Scrum Team identifies the most helpful changes to improve its effectiveness
Inspect individuals, interactions, processes, tools & Definition of Done
Get feedback from the Key Stakeholders invited by the Product Owner
Discuss how problems were (or were not) solved.
78
A Scrum Master is an optional Accountability
True
False
79
The Sprint Backlog is composed of a "why", a "what" and a "how".
True
False
80
Additional Items can be added or removed from the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint
True
False
81
What is special about Sprint Zero?
Nothing, it is a normal Sprint like any other and needs to deliver value.
It is the Sprint where the software architecture is chosen
It's the name of the Sprint before the Team officially starts Sprinting
It is the Sprint where you pick the team members
82
What is the result of the Sprint Review?
Common understanding of what can be delivered in the Increment
A list of improvements that the Team will implement in the next Sprint
An understanding of progress with completing the work in the Sprint Backlog
The Product Backlog may also be adjusted to meet new opportunities.
83
Which two things do the Developers do during the first Sprint?
Determine the Product architecture and software infrastructure
Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality
Complete the Product Backlog and distribute work for each Sprint
Deliver a usable increment of releasable software
84
During Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team may refine items selected from the Product Backlog.
True
False
85
The Scrum Master does the following regarding the Daily Scrum (select all applicable variants):
Ensures that the Developers have the meeting
Teaches the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15-min time-box
Is responsible for conducting the Daily Scrum
If others are present, ensures that they do not disrupt the meeting
86
A Scrum Team needs to have the following Roles. Select all that apply.
Product Owner & Developers
Product Owner, Scrum Master & Developers
Developers
None. There are no Roles in Scrum
87
When multiple Scrum Teams focus on the same Product, what best describes the Definition of Done (DoD)?
The different DoDs are reconciled during a hardening Sprint.
Each Scrum Team uses its own DoD but must know each other's.
Each Scrum Team defines and uses its own.
The Scrum Teams must mutually define and comply with the same DoD.
88
It is ok to skip the Daily Scrum if there is nothing interesting to talk about.
False
True
89
It is mandatory that the Product Increment be released to Production at the end of each Sprint.
False
True
90
No one may tell the Developers how to create increments of potentially releasable functionality.
True
False
91
A product could be a service, a physical product, or something more abstract.
False
True
92
What are the characteristics of the Developers? Select three most appropriate choices.
Accountability belongs to the Developers as a whole
Having at least one test engineer among the Developers
Scrum recognizes no titles for the Developers
Scrum recognizes no sub-teams with the Developers
93
Scrum is a framework that eliminates complexity.
True
False
94
Select the Two Events in which people outside the Scrum Team are allowed to participate.
The Daily Scrum
The Sprint Retrospective
The Sprint Planning
The Sprint Review
95
What is the single objective for the Sprint?
The Sprint Goal
The Product Vision
The Increment
The Product Goal
96
How much work must the Developers do to a Product Backlog item it selects for a Sprint?
All development and at least some testing
As much as needed to meet the Definition of Done
Analysis, design, programming, testing and documentation
As much as they can fit into the Sprint
97
User Stories are not mentioned in the Scrum Guide.
True
False
98
Select the five Scrum Values
Focus, Respect, Effectiveness, Commitment, Courage
Focus, Respect, Openness, Courage, Self-organization
Focus, Respect, Openness, Courage, Commitment
Openness, Agility, Commitment, Focus, Respect

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