You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (choose two)

The product has one Product Backlog. | There should be only one Product Owner.

A Scrum Team has been working on a product for nine Sprints. A new Product Owner comes in, understanding he is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, he is unsure about his responsibilities. Which two activities are part of the Product Owner role according to Scrum? (choose two)

Ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times. | Interacting with stakeholders.

User documentation is part of your Definition of Done. However, there aren't enough technical writers for all teams. Your Developers don't have a technical writer. What should you do?

Your Scrum Team is still responsible for creating user documentation. In this case, the Scrum Team members will write it.

You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the Developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams. What are two key concerns for the Scrum Master to take into account in this situation? (choose two)

The benefit of Developers figuring out a solution for themselves. | The ability of the Developers to produce integrated Increments.

The Product Backlog is ordered by:

The Product Owner with the most valuable items placed at the top.

What happens if the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint?

The Sprint length holds and the Scrum Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length.

A member of the Scrum Team takes the Scrum Master aside to express his concerns about data security issues. What should the Scrum Master do?

Ask the person to share the issue with the team as soon as possible.

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional?

The Scrum Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an Increment of software.

Sprint burndown charts are an efficient tracking tool, because they show:

An estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint.

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FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Framework
You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (choose two)
A
There should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.
B
There should be six Product Owners, reporting to a chief Product Owner.
C
The product has one Product Backlog.
D
Each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.
E
There should be only one Product Owner.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Roles
A Scrum Team has been working on a product for nine Sprints. A new Product Owner comes in, understanding he is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, he is unsure about his responsibilities. Which two activities are part of the Product Owner role according to Scrum? (choose two)
A
Ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times.
B
Interacting with stakeholders.
C
Providing the Scrum Team with detailed specifications.
D
Describing features as Use Cases.
E
Creating detailed functional test cases.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelDefinition of Done
User documentation is part of your Definition of Done. However, there aren't enough technical writers for all teams. Your Developers don't have a technical writer. What should you do?
A
Form a separate team of technical writers that will work on an on-demand basis for the various Product Owners. Work order will be first in, first out.
B
Let the user documentation remain undone and accumulate until after the last development Sprint. It will then be done by any available technical writers.
C
Wait until you have a technical writer on your Scrum Team to take care of this.
D
Your Scrum Team is still responsible for creating user documentation. In this case, the Scrum Team members will write it.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Master
You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the Developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams. What are two key concerns for the Scrum Master to take into account in this situation? (choose two)
A
The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
B
The benefit of Developers figuring out a solution for themselves.
C
The need to have enough work to keep all Developers busy.
D
The ability of the Developers to produce integrated Increments.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
The Product Backlog is ordered by:
A
The Product Owner with the most valuable items placed at the top.
B
Risk, where safer items are at the top, and riskier items are at the bottom.
C
Items are randomly arranged.
D
Size, where small items are at the top and large items are at the bottom.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelSprint
What happens if the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint?
A
The Sprint is extended and future Sprints use this new duration.
B
The Sprint length holds and the Scrum Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length.
C
The Sprint is extended temporarily. Lessons are taken to ensure it doesn't happen again.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
Which topics should be discussed in the Sprint Review?
A
The Scrum process, and how it was used during the Sprint.
B
Coding and engineering practices.
C
Sprint results.
D
All of the above.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
A member of the Scrum Team takes the Scrum Master aside to express his concerns about data security issues. What should the Scrum Master do?
A
Add security to the Definition of Done.
B
Tell the Product Owner to stop further development of features until the issues are fixed.
C
Create a Product Backlog item for security.
D
Go check with the testers.
E
Ask the person to share the issue with the team as soon as possible.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional?
A
The Scrum Team includes not only Developers but also business analysts, architects, and testers.
B
The Scrum Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an Increment of software.
C
Developers on the Scrum Team work closely with business analysts, architects, Developers and testers who are not on the team.
D
The Scrum Team is a virtual team drawing from separate teams of business analysts, architects, Developers and testers.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
Sprint burndown charts are an efficient tracking tool, because they show:
A
An estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint.
B
How much effort has gone into a Sprint.
C
How many hours have been worked by each Scrum Team member.
D
How many Product Backlog items remain.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
How much work must a Scrum Team do to a Product Backlog item it selects for a Sprint?
A
A proportional amount of time on analysis, design, programming, testing, and documentation.
B
As much as it can fit into the Sprint. Any remaining work will be transferred to a subsequent Sprint.
C
All development work and at least some testing.
D
As much as it has told the Product Owner will be done for every Product Backlog item it selects in conformance with the Definition of Done.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
Which statement best describes the Sprint Backlog as outcome of the Sprint Planning?
A
It is a complete list of all work to be done in a Sprint.
B
Every item has a designated owner.
C
Each task is estimated in hours.
D
It is the Scrum Team's plan for the Sprint.
E
It is ordered by the Product Owner.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trend line through a release burndown chart indicate? (choose the best answer)
A
The evolution of the cost spent on the project.
B
When all work will be completed to the Scrum Team can be released for other work.
C
When the work remaining will likely be completed if nothing changes on the Product Backlog or the Developers.
D
When the project will be over if the Product Owner removes work that is equal in effort to any new work that is added.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
Who is responsible for engaging the stakeholders? (choose the best answer)
A
The Business Analyst.
B
The Developers.
C
The Team Manager.
D
The Project Manager.
E
The Product Owner.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
At the end of a Sprint, a Product Backlog item worked on during the Sprint does not meet the Definition of Done. What two things should happen with the undone Product Backlog item? (choose the best two answers)
A
If the stakeholders agree, the Product Owner can accept it and release it to the users.
B
Put it on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.
C
Review the item, add the Done part of the estimate to the velocity and create a Story for the remaining work.
D
Do not include the item in the Increment this Sprint.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
Which two of the following are true about the Scrum Master role? (choose the best two answers)
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 Developers 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 Developers when they need work.
E
The Scrum Master is responsible for updating the Sprint Burndown.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
What are three benefits of self-management? (choose the best three answers)
A
Increased creativity.
B
Increased rule compliance.
C
Increased accuracy of estimates.
D
Increased self-accountability
E
Increased commitment.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
Which three of the following are time-boxed events in Scrum? (choose the best three answers)
A
Release Testing.
B
Release Retrospective.
C
Sprint Retrospective.
D
Sprint Planning.
E
Sprint Testing.
F
Sprint 0.
G
Daily Scrum.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
Who is responsible for clearly expressing Product Backlog items? (choose the best answer)
A
The Scrum Master, or the Scrum Master may have the Developers do it.
B
The Scrum Master.
C
The Product Owner.
D
The business analyst who represents the Product Owner in the Scrum Team.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
What is the best suited structure for Scrum Teams in order to produce integrated Increments? (choose the best answer)
A
Each Scrum Team works only one technical layer of the system (e.g. GUI, database, middle tier, interfaces).
B
Each Scrum Team develops functionality from beginning to end throughout all technical layers.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
Why should the Product Owner be present at the Daily Scrum? (choose the best answer)
A
He/She doesn't need to be there.
B
To hear about impediments in functionality.
C
To represent the stakeholder's point of view.
D
To participate as a Scrum Team member.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
What two techniques could the Scrum Master use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which development techniques to apply? (choose the best two answers)
A
Involve the complete Scrum Team.
B
Use coaching techniques; such as open questions and active listening.
C
Ask an external technical specialist to make the decision.
D
Send every team member to the company's Human Resources department to express their concerns.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
What enhances the transparency of an Increment? (choose the best answer)
A
Doing all work needed to meet the Definition of Done
B
Reporting Sprint progress to the stakeholders daily
C
Keeping track of and estimating all undone work to be completed in a separate Sprint.
D
Updating Sprint tasks properly in the electronic tracking tool.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
Who determines how work is performed during the Sprint? (choose the best answer)
A
Architects.
B
The Scrum Team.
C
The Scrum Master.
D
Subject matter experts.
E
The Developers managers.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
When does the second Sprint start? (choose the best answer)
A
Once the architectural changes for the second Sprint have been approved by the senior architect.
B
After the Product Backlog for the second Sprint has been selected.
C
Immediately after the first Sprint.
D
After the customer completes acceptance testing of the first Sprint.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
What is included in the Sprint Backlog? (choose the best answer)
A
User Stories.
B
Tasks.
C
Use Cases.
D
Tests.
E
Any of the above (or others) which are a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
Which of the following are true about the Product Owner role? (choose the best two answers)
A
The Product Owner is one person.
B
The Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog.
C
Multiple people can share the Product Owner role on a Scrum Team.
D
The Product Owner role can be played by a committee or a team of people.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
True or False: When multiple teams work together on the same product, each team should maintain a separate Product Backlog.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Team
If two Scrum Teams are added to the development of a product that previously had only one Scrum Team, what will be the immediate impact on the productivity of the original Scrum Team? (choose the best answer)
A
Its productivity is likely to decrease.
B
Its productivity is likely to stay the same.
C
Its productivity is likely to increase.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
A Scrum Master is introducing Scrum to a new Scrum Team. The Scrum Team has decided that a Sprint Retrospective is unnecessary. What action should the Scrum Master take? (choose the best answer)
A
Call a meeting between the Scrum Team and senior management.
B
Comply with the decision of the self-managing team.
C
Consult with the Product Owner to see how he/she feels about the situation.
D
Begin facilitating productive and useful Sprint Retrospectives.

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You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (choose two)

A Scrum Team has been working on a product for nine Sprints. A new Product Owner comes in, understanding he is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, he is unsure about his responsibilities. Which two activities are part of the Product Owner role according to Scrum? (choose two)

User documentation is part of your Definition of Done. However, there aren't enough technical writers for all teams. Your Developers don't have a technical writer. What should you do?

The Product Backlog is ordered by:

What happens if the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint?

Which topics should be discussed in the Sprint Review?

A member of the Scrum Team takes the Scrum Master aside to express his concerns about data security issues. What should the Scrum Master do?

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional?

Sprint burndown charts are an efficient tracking tool, because they show:

How much work must a Scrum Team do to a Product Backlog item it selects for a Sprint?

Which statement best describes the Sprint Backlog as outcome of the Sprint Planning?

If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trend line through a release burndown chart indicate? (choose the best answer)

Who is responsible for engaging the stakeholders? (choose the best answer)

At the end of a Sprint, a Product Backlog item worked on during the Sprint does not meet the Definition of Done. What two things should happen with the undone Product Backlog item? (choose the best two answers)

Which two of the following are true about the Scrum Master role? (choose the best two answers)

What are three benefits of self-management? (choose the best three answers)

Which three of the following are time-boxed events in Scrum? (choose the best three answers)

Who is responsible for clearly expressing Product Backlog items? (choose the best answer)

What is the best suited structure for Scrum Teams in order to produce integrated Increments? (choose the best answer)

Why should the Product Owner be present at the Daily Scrum? (choose the best answer)

What two techniques could the Scrum Master use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which development techniques to apply? (choose the best two answers)

What enhances the transparency of an Increment? (choose the best answer)

Who determines how work is performed during the Sprint? (choose the best answer)

When does the second Sprint start? (choose the best answer)

What is included in the Sprint Backlog? (choose the best answer)

Which of the following are true about the Product Owner role? (choose the best two answers)

True or False: When multiple teams work together on the same product, each team should maintain a separate Product Backlog.

If two Scrum Teams are added to the development of a product that previously had only one Scrum Team, what will be the immediate impact on the productivity of the original Scrum Team? (choose the best answer)

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

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