NEW QUESTION 1
How is management external to the Scrum Team involved in the Daily Scrum? (Choose the best answer.)

• A. The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.
• B. Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum.
• C. Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.
• D. The Product Owner represents their opinions.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, management external to the Scrum Team is not involved in the Daily Scrum at all. The Daily Scrum is an internal event for the Development Team to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and plan their work for the next 24 hours. The other options are not valid ways for management to be involved in the Daily Scrum, as they are either intrusive (such as giving an update or speaking on behalf of others) or unnecessary (such as being represented by the Product Owner or the Scrum Master).

NEW QUESTION 2
Which of the following might the Scrum Team discuss during a Sprint Retrospective?

• A. Methods of communication.
• B. The way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning.
• C. Skills needed to improve the Development Team’s ability to deliver.
• D. Its Definition of “Done”.
• E. All of the above.

Answer: E

Explanation:
The correct answer is E, because all of these topics can be discussed during a Sprint Retrospective. The Scrum Guide states that “the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.
… During each Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team plans ways to improve product quality by adapting the definition of ‘Done’ as appropriate.” Therefore, the Scrum Team can discuss any aspect of their process, communication, skills, or definition of ‘Done’ that may help them improve.

NEW QUESTION 3
You have six teams using a traditional method to deliver a product. Your management has asked you to start using Scrum. In the initial project there were separate plans and teams for the layers of a software system, i.e. one for the front-end, one for the middle tier, one for the back-end, and one for the interfaces and services. This resembles what is known as component teams. But you have read that it’s a good idea to have teams organized by feature.
What are the advantages of keeping component teams while starting Scrum?

• A. There’s less initial disruption than organizing into new team
• B. As they start, they will discover what works best, and how to potentially re-organize towards this.
• C. Component teams generally have the skills needed to create a working Increment of software that provides business value.
• D. Because they have worked together for some time, they are likely able to start producing shippable Increments faster that new feature teams would.
• E. There are fewer cross-team dependencies than working in feature teams.

Answer: A

Explanation:
The correct answer is A, because keeping component teams while starting Scrum may cause less initial disruption than organizing into new teams. As they start using Scrum, they will discover what works best for them and how to potentially re-organize towards feature teams. However, component teams may face some challenges in delivering a working Increment of software that provides business value every Sprint, as they may depend on other teams or layers.

NEW QUESTION 4
A Development Team selects a set of Product Backlog items for a Sprint Backlog with the intent to get the selected items “Done” by the end of the Sprint. Which three phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of “Done”? (Choose three.)

• A. It controls whether the developers have performed their tasks.
• B. It provides a template for elements that need to be included in the technical documentation.
• C. It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review.
• D. It trucks the percent completeness of a Product Backlog item.
• E. It guides the Development Team is creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning.
• F. It defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release.

Answer: CEF

Explanation:
The correct answers are C, E, and F, because these phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of “Done”. It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review, as it defines what it means for an Increment to be potentially releasable. It guides the Development Team in creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning, as it helps them estimate how much work they can accomplish in a Sprint. It defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release, as it ensures that the product meets the quality expectations of the stakeholders.

NEW QUESTION 5
Who should make sure everyone on the Development Team does their tasks for the Sprint?

• A. The Project Manager.
• B. The Product Owner.
• C. The Scrum Master.
• D. The Development Team.
• E. All of the above.

Answer: D

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Developers are self-organizing and decide how to turn Product Backlog items into an Increment of value. No one tells them how to do their work. The Developers are accountable for creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog. The other roles are not responsible for making sure everyone on the Development Team does their tasks for the Sprint.
References: Scrum Guide

NEW QUESTION 6
A Development Team is required to deliver a done Increment by the end of a Sprint. Select two statements that explain what “Done” means. (Choose two.)

• A. All work the Development Team is willing to do.
• B. Ready for integration.
• C. No work left from the definition of “Done”.
• D. Whatever the Product Owner defines as quality.
• E. All work to create software that is ready to be released to end users.

Answer: CE

Explanation:
The correct answers are C and E, because these statements explain what “Done” means. No work left from the definition of “Done” means that all Product Backlog items selected for a Sprint meet the quality criteria agreed upon by the Scrum Team. All work to create software that is ready to be released to end users means that the Increment is potentially releasable at any time during the Sprint.

NEW QUESTION 7
What are two ways that regulatory compliance issues are dealt with in Scrum? (choose the best two answers)

• A. They are addressed by a separate team who is responsible for compliance issues.
• B. They are addressed along with functional development of the product.
• C. They are discussed, determined, and documented before the actual feature development Sprints.
• D. They are added to the Product Backlog and addressed in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small.

Answer: BD

Explanation:
The best two answers are B and D. These two ways of dealing with regulatory compliance issues are consistent with Scrum’s values and principles, as they allow the Scrum Team to deliver valuable and potentially releasable increments of the product while meeting the necessary standards and regulations. They also enable the Scrum Team to inspect and adapt their compliance strategy based on feedback and changing requirements.
A is not a good answer because it creates a separate silo of responsibility for compliance issues, which can lead to delays, conflicts, and inefficiencies. It also violates the Scrum value of transparency, as the compliance team may not have full visibility into the product development process.
C is not a good answer because it implies a waterfall approach that assumes all the compliance requirements are known and fixed upfront, which is rarely the case. It also reduces the flexibility and responsiveness of the Scrum Team, as they may have to follow a rigid plan that does not reflect the current reality of the product or the market.

NEW QUESTION 8
How should a Development Team deal with non-functional requirements?

• A. Ensure every Increment meets them.
• B. Make sure the release department understands these requirements, but it is not the Development Team’s responsibility.
• C. Handle them during the Integration Sprint preceding the Release Sprint.
• D. Assign them to the lead developers on the team.

Answer: A

Explanation:
The correct answer is A, because the Scrum Guide states that “the definition of ‘Done’ is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product.” Therefore, non-functional requirements should be part of the definition of ‘Done’ and ensure every Increment meets them.

NEW QUESTION 9
Who creates the definition of “Done”?

• A. The Scrum Master as he/she is responsible for the Development Team’s productivity.
• B. The Scrum Team, in a collaborative effort where the result is the common denominator of all members’ definition.
• C. The Product Owner as he/she is responsible for the product’s success.
• D. The development organization (or Development Team if none is available from the development organization).

Answer: D

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, the definition of “Done” is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The definition of “Done” is created by the development organization (or Development Team if none is available from the development organization). The definition guides the Development Team in creating a “Done” Increment.
References: Scrum Guide

NEW QUESTION 10
A Scrum Master is keeping a list of open impediments, but it is growing and they have been able to resolve only a small portion of the impediments. Which two techniques would be most helpful in this situation? (Choose two.)

• A. Discuss the impediments with the Development Team.
• B. Prioritize the list and work on them in order.
• C. Arrange a triage meeting with all project managers.
• D. Add each open impediment to the Product Backlog.

Answer: AB

Explanation:
Two techniques that would be most helpful in this situation are to discuss the impediments with the Development Team, and to prioritize the list and work on them in order, as stated in [3]: “The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion with the Development Team to identify and prioritize the impediments that are blocking their progress. The Scrum Master should then work with the Development Team and other stakeholders to remove or mitigate these impediments as soon as possible.”

NEW QUESTION 11
Which does a self-organizing Development Team choose?

• A. Sprint length.
• B. How to best accomplish its work.
• C. Stakeholders for the Sprint Review.
• D. When to release, based on its progress.
• E. Product Backlog ordering.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, a self-organizing Development Team chooses how to best accomplish its work, rather than being directed by others outside the team. The other options are not choices that a self-organizing Development Team makes, as they are either determined by the Scrum framework (such as Sprint length and Product Backlog ordering) or by collaboration with other roles (such as stakeholders for the Sprint Review and when to release).

NEW QUESTION 12
A Scrum Master is introducing Scrum to a new Team. The Team has decided that a Sprint Retrospective is unnecessary. What action should the Scrum Master take?
(choose the best answer)

• A. Comply with the decision of the self-managing team.
• B. Begin facilitating productive and useful Sprint Retrospectives.
• C. Call a meeting between the ScrumTeam and senior management
• D. Consult with the Product Owner to see how they feel about the situation.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the action that the Scrum Master should take when the Team decides that a Sprint Retrospective is unnecessary is to begin facilitating productive and useful Sprint Retrospectives. The Sprint Retrospective is an essential event for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint. The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that this event takes place and that positive outcomes are achieved. The other options are not valid actions, as they either imply that the Scrum Master complies with or ignores the decision of the Team (such as complying with it, calling a meeting with senior management, or consulting with the Product Owner), which is not consistent with Scrum values and principles.

NEW QUESTION 13
How do you know that a Development Team is cross-functional?

• A. Development Team has all the skills to create a potentially releasable increment by the end of every Sprint.
• B. A few of the Development Team members pair program and do Test Driven Development.
• C. There are no conflicts within the Development Team.
• D. Every member of the Development Team is able to perform every task.

Answer: A

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, a Development Team is cross-functional if it has all the skills to create a potentially releasable Increment by the end of every Sprint. The other options are not indicators of
cross-functionality, as they are either specific practices (such as pair programming or test driven development) or irrelevant factors (such as conflicts within the team or ability to perform every task).

NEW QUESTION 14
A Scrum Team is experiencing a growing list of impediments. Which techniques would be most helpful in this situation? (choose the best two answers)

• A. As a Scrum Team, prioritize the list and work on them in order.
• B. The Scrum Master discusses the impediments with the Scrum Team.
• C. The Product Owner should add the open impediments to the Product Backlog.
• D. Arrange a triage meeting with management.

Answer: AB

Explanation:
The best two answers are A and B. As a Scrum Team, prioritizing the list and working on them in order is a good technique to tackle the impediments. This way, the team can focus on the most urgent and important issues first and avoid being overwhelmed by the number of impediments. The Scrum Master discusses the impediments with the Scrum Team is also a helpful technique, as it allows the team to share their perspectives, identify the root causes, and come up with possible solutions. The Scrum Master can also coach the team on how to remove or prevent impediments in the future.

NEW QUESTION 15
The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a done Increment of product.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer: A

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, the heart of Scrum is a Sprint, a time-box of one month or less during which a “Done”, useable, and potentially releasable product Increment is created. The Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal. Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together.
References: Scrum Guide

NEW QUESTION 16
Select two ways in which technical debt impacts transparency. (Choose two.)

• A. When calculated and estimated, the total amount of technical debt shows exactly how long until the Product Owner can release the Increment.
• B. It leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment being releasable at the end of a Sprint.
• C. As development progresses and code is added, the system becomes more difficult to stabilize, which results in future work being slowed down in unpredictable ways.
• D. It enhances transparency for the Product Owner as a Development Team is not allowed to do additional feature development in a Sprint as long as there is technical debt.

Answer: BC

Explanation:
The correct answers are B and C, because technical debt impacts transparency in these ways. It leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment being releasable at the end of a Sprint, as it may contain hidden defects or incomplete functionality. It also results in future work being slowed down in unpredictable ways, as development progresses and code is added, the system becomes more difficult to stabilize and maintain.

NEW QUESTION 17
Which two of the following are true about the Scrum Master role? (Choose two.)

• A. At the Sprint Review, the Scrum Master identifies what has been “done” and what has not been “done”.
• B. The Scrum Master teaches the Development Team to keep the Scrum meetings to their time-box.
• C. The Scrum Master helps those outside the team interact with the Scrum Team.
• D. The Scrum Master assigns tasks to Development Team members when they need work.
• E. The Scrum Master is responsible for updating the Sprint Burndown.

Answer: BC

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, 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. The Scrum Master serves the Developers in several ways, including:
Coaching them in self-management and cross-functionality;
Helping them to create high-value products;
Removing impediments to their progress;
Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed; and,
Coaching them in organizational environments in which Scrum is not yet fully adopted and understood. 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.
The Scrum Master serves the organization in several ways, including:
Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption;
Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization;
Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work; and,
Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams.
Therefore, two things that are true about the Scrum Master role are:
The Scrum Master teaches the Development Team to keep the Scrum meetings to their time-box, as they help everyone understand Scrum theory and practice.
The Scrum Master helps those outside the team interact with the Scrum Team, as they serve both the Product Owner and the organization.
The other options are not true about the Scrum Master role, as they imply that they have authority or responsibility over things that are not within their accountability.
References: Scrum Guide

NEW QUESTION 18
Which are characteristics of the Daily Scrum? (choose the best two answers)

• A. Its location and time remain constant
• B. Its purpose is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog.
• C. It is tree form and designed to promote conversatiom
• D. It is facilitated by the team lead.
• E. It is held first thing in the morning.
• F. It consists of the Scrum Master asking the team tor status.

Answer: AB

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, two characteristics of the Daily Scrum are its location and time remain constant and its purpose is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog. These characteristics promote consistency, transparency, and adaptation within the Development Team. The other options are not valid characteristics of the Daily Scrum, as they are either irrelevant (such as being held first thing in the morning) or inappropriate (such as being free form, facilitated by the team lead, or consisting of the Scrum Master asking for status).

NEW QUESTION 19
When is implementation of a Product Backlog item considered complete?

• A. At the end of the Sprint.
• B. When the item has no work remaining in order to be potentially released.
• C. When QA reports that the item passes all acceptance criteria.
• D. When all work in the Sprint Backlog related to the item is finished.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, an Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal. Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, an Increment must be usable. Multiple Increments may be created within a Sprint. The sum of the Increments is presented at the Sprint Review thus supporting empiricism. However, an Increment may be delivered to stakeholders prior to the end of the Sprint. The Sprint Review should never be considered a gate to releasing value. Therefore, implementation of a Product Backlog item is considered complete when the item has no work remaining in order to be potentially released.

NEW QUESTION 20
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