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PSPO I - Simulated Exam- Part 1
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1
If Product Backlog refinement is needed, when should the Product Backlog be refined and who should participate?
The Scrum Team in the preceding one or two Sprints
Team does it in the actual Sprint, if they didnt do it in a previous Sprint
The Product Owner takes the time between Sprints to do it
The Product Owner must do this as essential work in Sprint 0
2
Which three of the following are timeboxed event in Scrum?
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Release Planning
Sprint Retrospective
3
The "cone of uncertainty" can be used to do what?
Determine the cost of a project before it begins
Project what will be completed by a given Sprint
Illustrate that as a forecast lengthens it is increasingly less certain
Determine whether to cut quality, similar to the "Iron Triangle"
4
In the middle of the Sprint, the customer decides that there are two new features they want. The PO could
Introduce these features at the next Daily Scrum
Have the Scrum Master add these features to the current Sprint
Ask the Developers if they can add these features to the current Sprint
Add these features to the Product Backlog
5
A Product Owner can measure success by an increase in the team's velocity.
False
True
6
Read the question below (*)
You identify the dependencies & re-order the Product Backlog for them
You work with the Developers on how to best analyze & break apart the work
You divide Product Backlog items among the six Product Owners
You raise this as an impediment with the Scrum Master
7
Which of the following might the Scrum Team discuss during a Sprint Retrospective?
All of the above
The way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning
Methods of communication
The Definition of Done
8
What is the accountability of the Product Owner during Sprint 0?
Make sure enough Backlog Items are refined to fill the first 3 Sprints
There is no such thing as Sprint 0
Determine the composition of the Scrum Team to met the release plan
Create the overall release plan to ensure that organizational goals are met
9
Product Owner makes sure the Developers select enough from the Product Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the Stakeholders
False
True
10
PO must create clear & unambiguous acceptance criteria for each Backlog Item before it is selected in Sprint Planning
True
False
11
Who determines when it is appropriate to update the Sprint Backlog during a Sprint?
The Product Owner
The Scrum Team
The Project Manager
The Developers
12
The value delivered by a product can only be determined by revenue.
False
True
13
Read the question below
False
True
14
Read the question below
SM selects a process improvement & places it in the Sprint Backlog
Team should choose a process improvement to place in the Product Backlog
Team should not add improvements to the Sprint Backlog if things are good
Team may add the items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint
15
Who is on the Scrum Team? (choose all that apply)
Product Owner
Developers
Project Manager
Scrum Master
16
What are the time-boxes for the Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective?
3 and 4 hours respectively
3 hour time-box for each
4 hour time-box for each
4 and 3 hours respectively
17
Which statement best describes Scrum?
Framework to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems
A defined & predictive process that conforms to Scientific Management
A cookbook that defines best practices for software development
A complete methodology that defines how to develop software
18
Which answer best describes the topics covered in Sprint Planning?
What to do and who will do it
What went wrong in the last Sprint and what to do differently this Sprint
What can be done, how to do it, and why to do it
How conditions have changed and ow the Product Backlog should evolve
19
Read the question below
No. Prod Backlog is a tool for the PO who represents the stakeholders.
Yes, they all belong on the Prod Backlog. It is the single source of truth
20
A Sprint Retrospective should be held:
At the beginning of each Sprint.
Only when the Scrum Team determines it needs one.
At the end of each Sprint.
At the end of the last Sprint in a project or a release.
21
When must the Product Owner be present at the Daily Scrum?
When there are impediments to discuss
When they need to represent the stakeholders' point of view
When the Scrum Master asks them to attend
When the Product Owner is actively working on items from the Sprint Backlog
22
Read the question below
It is only updated at a Release Planning meeting with the Stakeholders
Product Backlog is only updated at the Sprint Review
Prod Backlog is continually kept up to date with the most recent insights
PB Items must be sized so highest ordered items are no bigger than a Sprint
23
If Quality Assurance work does not occur as part of the development work within a Sprint, which benefits are lost?
The increment is probably not releasable.
Future Sprints will probably be interrupted with bugs that are being found.
The project manager cannot effectively update the plan.
The indication of progress on the Product Backlog is not transparent.
24
My job as a Product Owner focuses on the following:
Writing clear, transparent User Stories
Clearly communicating project/release status & strategies to stakeholders
Being with the Scrum Team all the time to clarify any requirements
Working w/ stakeholders to identify the most valuable product requirements
25
The Product Owner makes sure the correct stakeholders are invited to the Sprint Retrospective.
True
False
26
Which of the following is an example of an Increment?
All of the above
A design for the product
A valuable, useful set of product features
A plan for the overall product release
27
Which of the following is a Developer accountable for? (choose the best 2 answers)
Reporting productivity
Selecting the Product Owner
Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog.
Organizing the work required to meet the Sprint Goal
28
Developers state that the work for the next 2 Sprints will need a full-time specialist external to the team. SM should?
Consider the desire to maintain a stable velocity
Consider the need to have enough work to keep all Developers busy
Consider the Scrum Teams ability to produce integrated Increments
Consider the benefit of Developers figuring out a solution for themselves
29
The Scrum Team is accountable for releasing the most valuable product
True
False
30
The Developers find out during the Sprint that they are not likely to build everything they forecast. PO should?
Skip Backlog Refinement activities to give back more time to the Developers
Re-work the select Items with the Developers to meet the Sprint Goal
Cancel the Sprint
Inform management that more Developers are needed
31
Scrum requires that the Product Owner must use which of the following items? (choose all that apply)
Burndown Chart
Refactoring
Critical Path Analysis
None of the answers
32
Who is accountable for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?
The Developers
The most junior member of the team
The Product Owner
The Scrum Master
33
Why is it important that there is only one Product Owner per product?
The Scrum Team always know who determines the order of the Product Backlog
It helps avoid barriers to effective communication & rapid decision-making
It is clear who is accountable for the ultimate value of the product
It would confuse the Stakeholders if they had to work w/ more than 1 person
34
How much time must a Product Owner spend with the Developers?
100%
As much time as the Developers ask the Product Owner to be present
40%, or more if the stakeholders agree
Enough so the PO is not surprised by the value delivered by the Increment
35
The Product Owner should be expertly aware of the marketplace for the product.
True
False
36
During the Sprint Review it is up to the Stakeholders to reorder the Product Backlog
True
False
37
The Sprint Goal is a result of Sprint Planning, as is the Sprint Backlog.
False
True
38
Scrum is based on Empiricism. Which two measures ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent? (choose 2)
The Product Backlog only has work for the next 2 Sprints
The Product Backlog is managed using a web-based tool
The Product Backlog is available to all stakeholders
The Product Backlog is ordered
39
What is the Product Owner responsible for during the Sprint Retrospective?
The Product Owner should not take part in Sprint Retrospective
Summarizing & reporting the discussions to the Stakeholders
Capturing requirements for the Product Backlog
Participating as a Scrum Team member
40
Which two ways of creating Scrum Teams are consistent with Scrum's values?
Managers personally re-assign current subordinates to new teams
Managers collaborate to assign individuals to specific teams
Bring all the people together and let them organize into Scrum Teams
Existing teams propose how they would like to organze into a new structure
41
Read the question below
Coach the Product Owner on how to talk to the Developers about this concern
Encourage the PO to put quality specifications on the Product Backlog
Coach the PO that it up to the Developers to decide on quality standards
Wait to bring this up until the Sprint Retrospective
42
What technique should be used for representing Product Backlog Items?
User Stories
Use Cases
Acceptance Tests
Any technique, even a mix of several techniques
43
Why does the Product Owner want the Developers to adhere to its Definition of Done?
To have transparency into what has been done at the end of each Sprint
To reprimand the team when they do not meet their velocity for the Sprint
To predict the team's productivity over time
To know what the team will deliver over the next three Sprints
44
What are three ways Scrum promotes self-management? (Pick 3)
By having the Scrum Master protect the Scrum Team from interruptions
By the Scrum Team deciding what work to do in a Sprint
By removing titles for Scrum Team members
By being a lightweight framework
45
Which of the following can be delegated to others, while the Product Owner remains accountable for the work? (pick 2)
Attending the Sprint Review
Creating the Sprint Goal
Ordering the Product Backlog
Developing and communicating the Product Goal
46
A Team in different physical locations has a lot to do logistically before the Daily Scrum. What should the SM do?
Set up the meeting and tell the Scrum Team that is how it will be done
Allow the Scrum Team to self-manage and determine for itself what to do
Ask the Developers to alternate who is responsible for meeting setup.
Inform management and ask them to solve it.
47
Which of the following practices might help the PO minimize waste in developing and sustaining the Product Backlog?
Write the Items as computer code that will later be tested by developers
Hand off ownership of the Product Backlog to someone else
Only fully describe Backlog Items when they are likely to be implemented
Remove items from the Backlog that have not been addressed in a long time
48
The Product Owner should have a complete and exhaustive Product Backlog before the first Sprint can start?
False
True
49
If necessary, who is responsible for removing a Developer that is causing conflicts from the Scrum Team?
The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment
The hiring manager is responsible, they hired the Developer
The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments
The Scrum Team is responsible
50
Sprint Reviews are an opportunity to collect customer feedback
True
False
51
Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product must have the same Sprint start date.
False
True
52
What is a Product Owner typically responsible for during a Sprint? (pick 2)
Collaborating with stakeholders, user communities and product managers
Updating the work plan for the Developers on a daily basis
Attending the Daily Scrum to answer questions about Sprint Backlog Items
Working with the Scrum Team on Product Backlog refinement
53
Who owns the Sprint Backlog?
The Developers
The Scrum Team
The Scrum Master
The Product Owner
54
Which outcome is expected as a Scrum Team matures?
The Sprint Retrospective will grow to be longer than 4 hours
There will be no need for a timeboxed Sprint
Their Definition of Done will improve to include more stringent criteria
A Scrum Master is no longer needed since they are a mature team now
55
What is the responsibility of the Product Owner in crafting the Sprint Goal?
PO must work with Stakeholders to set each Sprint's Goal
PO should not come to Sprint Planning without a clearly defined Sprint Goal
PO defines the scope for a Sprint and therefore also the Sprint Goal
PO comes to Sprint Planning w/ an objective & works w/ Dev on Sprint Goal
56
Read the question below
NO, the Scrum Team decides the DoD. The Product Owner should be consulted
YES, the Product Owner decides the DoD. The Developers may be consulted
57
How is management that is external to the Scrum Team involved in the Daily Scrum?
Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum
Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum
The Product Owner represent their opinions
The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf
58
A Sprint Review is the only time that the stakeholders and the Scrum Team can come together.
False
True
59
Which three of the following are true about Scrum?
Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products
Scrum is based on empiricism and lean thinking
Each component of Scrum serves a purpose & is essential to Scrum's success
Scrum implements self-management by replacing project managers with SMs
60
Which three behaviors demonstrate that a Scrum Team is self-managing? (choose the best three answers)
The Scrum Team has all the skills needed to create an Increment
The Scrum Master is no longer needed
The Developers create their own Sprint Backlog & are conforming to the DoD
Developers collaboratively selecting their own work during the Sprint
61
What should the Developers do if they realize during the Sprint that they have selected too much work for the Sprint.
Find another Scrum Team to give the excess work to
As soon as possible in the Sprint, work with the PO to remove some work
Reduce the DoD and get all of the Items done by the new definition.
Inform the PO at the Sprint Review, but prior to the demonstration
62
What typically happens if Product Backlog is not sufficiently clear at Sprint Planning?
Sprint Planning is canceled so refinement can be done first
PO should select the Sprint Goal for the Scrum Team so that work can begin
SM shouldn't allow this to happen. Look for a new SM & re-start the Sprint
The Developers will find it difficult to create a Sprint forecast
63
When is it most appropriate for a Scrum Team to change the Definition of Done?
During the Sprint Retrospective
Prior to starting a new Sprint
Prior to starting a new project
During Sprint Planning
64
Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product or system all select work from the same Product Backlog
True
False
65
A Scrum Team should have all the skills needed to:
Turn Product Backlog items into a valuable, useful Increment
Complete the project within the date & cost as calculated by the PO
Do all of the development work, except for specialized testing
66
A Product Backlog is:
Ordered based on priority, value, dependencies, and risk
Managed by the Product Owner
An inventory of things to be done for the Product
An exhaustive list of upfront approved requirements to be implemented
67
Read the question below
Who are the subject matter experts on each team?
Who are going to be the team leads?
How will we make sure all teams have the right amount of expertise?
What is the right mixture of senior and junior people on each team?
68
When should the Product Owner update the project plan?
After the Daily Scrum to ensure an accurate daily overview of progress
Scrum forbids having a project plan
The Product Backlog is the plan in Scrum. It is updated as new info emerges
Before Sprint Planning to know how much will have to be done in the Sprint
69
A Product Owner with multiple teams working on one product should maintain separate Product Backlogs for each team.
True
False
70
Why would you expect a PO to care about the Scrum Team adhering to its Definition of Done? (Pick 2)
The Definition of Done can affect the product's total cost of ownership
The PO should not care about the DoD, it is the Scrum Team's responsibility
To have complete transparency into what has been done at end of each Sprint
To forecast the team's productivity over time
71
When does the next Sprint begin?
The Monday following the Sprint Review
Immediately following the next Sprint Planning
Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint
When the Product Owner is ready
72
PO must write all of the Product Backlog Items on the Product Backlog before handing them over to the Scrum Team
False
True
73
How often should customer satisfaction be measured?
Quarterly
Daily
Annually
Frequently
74
PO must specify complete acceptance criteria for a Backlog Item before the team can select the Item in Sprint Planning
False
True
75
A Project Manager working with your Scrum Team has concerns about progress & money spent. What are the 2 best responses?
Promote transparency by sharing the Backlog & ensuring the PM has access
Share the last stakeholder briefing document prepared by the Product Owner
Have a discussion w/ PM, share current impediments & forecast for Sprint
Scrum does not have Project Managers so disregard their concerns
76
When is the Scrum Team allowed to interact with the Key Stakeholders (select the most applicable option)?
The Sprint Retrospective
The Daily Scrum
Any time where it’s valuable to have the Stakeholder input
The Sprint Review
77
In order to maximize the value of the product, a Product Owner needs awareness of the following:
Product vision
All of the above
Customer feedback
Competitive research
78
What three things might a Scrum Product Owner focus on to ensure the product delivers value? (choose the best 3 answers)
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
Minimizing changes to project scope
79
What happens if the Developers cannot complete their work by the end of a time-box?
Time-box holds & Developers learns what is possible to do within a time-box
The time-box is adjusted permanently to reflect reality.
Scrum should be abandoned.
Time-box temporarily extended. Team learns what they can do in a time-box
80
Every Scrum Team should have:
The competencies and skills needed to deliver an Increment in a Sprint
One Lead Developer and no more than 8 other members.
At least one representative from each major department such as QA, Dev, Mkt
81
What happens during the Sprint? Select three answers.
Quality goals do not decrease
Sprint scope is defined at the Sprint Planning and cannot be changed
No changes are made that would endanger the Sprint Goal
Scope may be re-negotiated between the PO & Developers as more is learned
82
Which two (2) things does the Development Team NOT do during the first Sprint?
Deliver an increment of potentially shippable functionality.
Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality.
Develop a plan for the rest of the project.
Nail down the complete architecture and infrastructure.
83
Dependencies could influence how the Product Owner orders Product Backlog Items
True
False
84
When there are multiple teams working on one product, each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Owner
False
True
85
How long should the Sprint Planning be?
Not more than 8 hours
Not more than 10% of the capacity of the Development Team
Not more than 4 hours
Until all items in the Sprint Backlog are decomposed to one day or less
86
Who is accountable for creating a valuable Increment each Sprint? (*)
The Scrum Team
The Scrum Master
The Developers
The Product Owner
87
Who is accountable for tracking the remaining work toward the Sprint Goal?
The Project Manager
The Developers
The Product Owner
The Scrum Master
88
When do Developers take ownership of a Sprint Backlog item?
Never. All Sprint Backlog Items are "owned" by the entire Scrum Team.
Whenever a team member can accommodate more work.
During the Daily Scrum.
At the Sprint Planning Event.
89
The Definition of Done serves which three purposes?
Describe the work that must be done before the Sprint is allowed to end
Increase transparency
Create a shared understanding of when work is complete
Guide Developers on how many Product Backlog items to select for the Sprint
90
Read the question below
Teach them that it is their responsibility to work with the other teams
Teach the PO to work with the Lead Developers on ordering the Backlog
Collect the Sprint tasks from the teams at the end of their Sprint Planning
See the 5 teams each day to inspect that their Sprint Backlogs are aligned
91
When might a Sprint be cancelled?
When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete
When it's clear that not everyone will be finished by the end of the Sprint
When the Developers determine the product plan is infeasible
When the sales department has an important new opportunity
92
What might indicate to a Product Owner that they need to work more with the Scrum Team?
People leave the Scrum Team
The Product Owner is not working full time with the Scrum Team
Sprint Review Increment does not reflect what the PO thought they asked for
The acceptance criteria do not appear to be complete
93
Which is NOT a valid consideration when ordering a Product Backlog?
Tools and techniques
Dependencies on other Product Backlog items
Risk
Alignment with business strategy and goals
94
Which metrics will help a Product Owner establish that value is being delivered?
Scope Implemented
Time to market
Productivity
Customer satisfaction
95
Who determines how the Developers accomplish their work?
The Developers
The Scrum Master
Knowledgeable Architects or Technical Leads
The various functional managers that the Developers report to
96
All planned work for the Product done by the Scrum Team must originate from the Product Backlog (*)
True
False
97
Who is required to make sure that the Items in a Sprint conform to the Definition of Done?
Developers
Product Owner
Scrum Team
Scrum Master
98
User documentation is part of your DoD. What should your team do if you do not have a tech writer?
The Developers on the Scrum Team should write the user documentation.
Let the documentation remain undone until after the last development Sprint
Form a separate team of tech writers that will work on an on-demand basis
Wait until you have a tech writer on your Scrum Team to take care of this.
