A Scrum Team has been working on a product for 9 Sprints. A new Product Owner who is new to Scrum joins the team and understands she is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, she is unsure about the purpose of the Product Backlog. She has read that the Product Backlog should be a list of all user features for the product. She goes to the Scrum Master asking where to put the other types of requirements that are going to be taken into account. Are all of the following types of requirements acceptable on a Product Backlog? Stability requirements. Performance requirements. Product Functionality. Documentation. Fixes. (choose the best answer)

Yes, they all belong on the Product Backlog. Product Backlog is supposed to be the Single Source of Truth for all the work for the product.

What variables should a Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog? (choose the best answer)

Anything that informs them to achieve the product's goals and to optimize the value delivered.

It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method? (choose the best answer)

Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work.

How do timeboxes help the Product Owner and the other members of the Scrum Team validate assumptions, adapt, and maximize the value of their product? (choose the best answer)

Timeboxes help minimize risk by creating the opportunity to validate assumptions using feedback from users and the market; allowing Scrum Teams to inspect progress toward the Product Goal and decide whether to pivot or persevere.

How important is it for a Product Owner to order Product Backlog Items by using value points? (choose the best answer)

The Product Owner may order the Product Backlog by using value points or select another technique, the decision is up to them.

When can the Product Backlog be updated? (choose the best answer)

At any time when done by the Product Owner or a delegate.

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FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelUnderstanding the Scrum Framework
A Scrum Team has been working on a product for 9 Sprints. A new Product Owner who is new to Scrum joins the team and understands she is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, she is unsure about the purpose of the Product Backlog. She has read that the Product Backlog should be a list of all user features for the product. She goes to the Scrum Master asking where to put the other types of requirements that are going to be taken into account. Are all of the following types of requirements acceptable on a Product Backlog? Stability requirements. Performance requirements. Product Functionality. Documentation. Fixes. (choose the best answer)
A
Yes, they all belong on the Product Backlog. Product Backlog is supposed to be the Single Source of Truth for all the work for the product.
B
No, Product Backlog is a tool for the Product Owner. The Product Owner represents the users and stakeholders. Other types of requirements should be managed separately by the Developers. They are not the Product Owner's concern.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
What variables should a Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog? (choose the best answer)
A
Development cohesion as indicated by the Developers.
B
The availability of resources and skills for implementation.
C
Lowest development cost in order to maximize Return on Investment (ROI).
D
Effort first, then value.
E
Anything that informs them to achieve the product's goals and to optimize the value delivered.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method? (choose the best answer)
A
A Product or Release burn-down chart.
B
A Value burn-up chart.
C
A Gantt Chart.
D
Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work.
E
A Sprint Review acceptance report.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog. Who is accountable for estimating the effort to complete the Product Backlog Items? (choose the best answer)
A
The Developers.
B
The PMO.
C
The Product Owner.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
True or False: The Sprint Review is the only time at which stakeholder feedback is taken into account.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
How do timeboxes help the Product Owner and the other members of the Scrum Team validate assumptions, adapt, and maximize the value of their product? (choose the best answer)
A
Timeboxes help by making sure a Sprint does not stop until all testing is done, and the work is verified by the Product Owner.
B
Timeboxes assure the Product Owner that the Developers will finish all work on the Sprint Backlog by the end of the Sprint.
C
Timeboxes help minimize risk by creating the opportunity to validate assumptions using feedback from users and the market; allowing Scrum Teams to inspect progress toward the Product Goal and decide whether to pivot or persevere.
D
At the end of each Sprint when the timebox expires a detailed report with all test cases and test results is available.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelValue Management
True or False: The value delivered by a product can only be determined by revenue.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
True or False: The Scrum Team must choose at least one high priority process improvement item, identified during the Sprint Retrospective, and place it in the Sprint Backlog.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
How important is it for a Product Owner to order Product Backlog Items by using value points? (choose the best answer)
A
Calculating value points is a predictive approach that conflicts with the empiricism of Scrum, and is therefore not acceptable.
B
Using value points is the ultimate way for a Product Owner to predict the value that the product will provide.
C
The Product Owner may order the Product Backlog by using value points or select another technique, the decision is up to them.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
When can the Product Backlog be updated? (choose the best answer)
A
Never, unless agreed to by the change request.
B
At any time when done by the Product Owner or a delegate.
C
Only after a Sprint Review if agreed to by the stakeholders.
D
Only during Product Backlog Refinement sessions if the Product Owner is present.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
True or False: The Product Owner should have the entire Product Backlog documented in detail before the first Sprint can start?
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a result of Sprint Planning, and it includes the Sprint Goal.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelUnderstanding the Scrum Framework
Who is accountable for creating a valuable and usable Increment each Sprint? (choose the best answer)
A
The Scrum Master.
B
The CEO.
C
The Developers.
D
The Scrum Team.
E
The Product Owner.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Artifacts
What are two effective ways for the Scrum Team to make non-functional requirements visible? (choose the best two answers)
A
Run the integration and regression tests before the end of the Sprint, and capture the open work for the Sprint Backlog of the next Sprint.
B
Add them to the Product Backlog to ensure transparency.
C
Put them on a separate list on the Scrum board, available for all to see.
D
Add them to the Definition of Done so the work is taken care of every Sprint.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelManagement
The Cone of Uncertainty can be used to do what? (choose the best answer)
A
Determine the length of the next Sprint.
B
Determine the cost of a project before it begins.
C
Determine whether to cut quality, similar to the Iron Triangle of project management.
D
Illustrate that as a project forecast lengthens, it is increasingly less certain.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
Which is NOT a valid consideration when ordering a Product Backlog? (choose the best answer)
A
Risk.
B
Tools and techniques.
C
Importance to customers.
D
Alignment with business strategy and goals.
E
Dependencies on other Product Backlog Items.
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True or False: The Product Owner must write all of the Product Backlog Items (e.g. user stories, requirements, etc.) on the Product Backlog before handing them over to the Scrum Team.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
Which of the following are criteria to order Product Backlog Items? (choose all that apply)
A
Value of Product Backlog Items.
B
Dependencies between Product Backlog Items.
C
Dependencies to other products.
D
The availability of the Scrum Master.
E
All of the above.
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All Scrum artifacts must be transparent to ensure sufficient accuracy of inspection. Which two measures ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent? (choose the best two answers)
A
The Product Backlog is managed using a web-based tool.
B
The Product Backlog is available to all stakeholders.
C
The Product Backlog is ordered.
D
Each Product Backlog Item has a MoSCoW priority.
E
The Product Backlog only has work for the next 2 Sprints.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelUnderstanding the Scrum Framework
Why is it important that there is only one Product Owner per product? (choose the best three answers)
A
The Scrum Team always knows who determines the order of the Product Backlog.
B
The Scrum Master knows who acts as their backup while on vacation.
C
It is clear who is accountable for the ultimate value of the product.
D
It would confuse the stakeholders if they had to work with more than one person.
E
It helps avoid barriers to effective communication and rapid decision-making.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
Which of the following practices might help the Product Owner minimize waste in developing and sustaining the Product Backlog? (choose the best two answers)
A
Avoid distracting the Scrum Team by maintaining newly gathered Product Backlog items in a separate Product Backlog until they are fully understood.
B
Only fully describe Product Backlog items when it seems likely they will be implemented.
C
Hand off ownership of the Product Backlog to someone else.
D
Remove items from the Product Backlog that have not been addressed in a long time.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
True or False: Product Owners must create clear and unambiguous acceptance criteria for each Product Backlog Item before it may be selected in Sprint Planning.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelValue Management
What three things might a Scrum Product Owner focus on to ensure the product delivers value? (choose the best three answers)
A
Minimizing changes to project scope.
B
How much of the functionality of the product is being used.
C
How quickly or easily the product can be absorbed and used by its customers.
D
Direct customer feedback.
E
Velocity is increasing over time.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelValue Management
How often should customer satisfaction be measured? (choose the best answer)
A
Quarterly.
B
Annually.
C
Daily.
D
Frequently.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelUnderstanding the Scrum Framework
Why would you expect a Product Owner to care that the Scrum Team adheres to its Definition of Done? (choose the best two answers)
A
To be able to punish the team when they do not meet their velocity goal for the Sprint.
B
The Product Owner should not care about the Definition of Done, it is the Scrum Team's responsibility.
C
The Definition of Done can affect the product's total cost of ownership.
D
To have complete transparency into what has been done at the end of each Sprint.
E
To forecast the team's productivity over time.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelValue Management
A product's success is measured by: (choose the best three answers)
A
The impact on customer satisfaction.
B
The impact on cost.
C
The impact on my boss's mood.
D
The delivery of upfront defend scope compared to the upfront planned time.
E
The impact on my performance rating.
F
The impact on revenue.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
True or False: Dependencies could influence how the Product Owner orders Product Backlog Items.
A
True.
B
False.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelProduct Backlog Management
Scrum is based on empiricism. All of its artifacts must be transparent to ensure sufficient accuracy of inspection. How can the Scrum Team maintain the Product Backlog to maximize its transparency? (choose the best answer)
A
The Product Backlog is only updated at a release planning meeting with the stakeholders and the change control board present.
B
Product Backlog Items must be sized such that the highest ordered items are no bigger than a Sprint.
C
The Product Backlog is only updated at the Sprint Review, when both the Scrum Team and the stakeholders are available.
D
Product Backlog Items should hold no more than 8 points of work, which is the average in the range of acceptable sizes of 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 13.
E
The Product Backlog is continually kept up to date with the most recent insights.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelScrum Events
What is the responsibility of the Product Owner in crafting the Sprint Goal? (choose the best answer)
A
The Product Owner has no responsibility in it. This is the Developers responsibility.
B
The Product Owner defines the scope for a Sprint and therefore also the Sprint Goal.
C
The Product Owner should not come to the Sprint Planning without a clearly defined Sprint Goal.
D
The Product Owner should come to the Sprint Planning with a business objective in mind and work with the Developers to craft the Sprint Goal.
E
The Product Owner must work with stakeholders to set each Sprint's Goal.
FreePracticeQuiz.questionLabelUnderstanding the Scrum Framework
When should the Product Owner update the project plan? (choose the best answer)
A
The Product Backlog is the plan in Scrum. It is updated as new information and insights emerge.
B
The project plan must be updated prior to the Sprint Retrospective.
C
Before the Sprint Planning to know how much work will have to be done in the Sprint.
D
After the Daily Scrum to ensure an accurate daily overview of project progress.

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What variables should a Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog? (choose the best answer)

It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method? (choose the best answer)

The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog. Who is accountable for estimating the effort to complete the Product Backlog Items? (choose the best answer)

True or False: The Sprint Review is the only time at which stakeholder feedback is taken into account.

How do timeboxes help the Product Owner and the other members of the Scrum Team validate assumptions, adapt, and maximize the value of their product? (choose the best answer)

True or False: The value delivered by a product can only be determined by revenue.

True or False: The Scrum Team must choose at least one high priority process improvement item, identified during the Sprint Retrospective, and place it in the Sprint Backlog.

How important is it for a Product Owner to order Product Backlog Items by using value points? (choose the best answer)

When can the Product Backlog be updated? (choose the best answer)

True or False: The Product Owner should have the entire Product Backlog documented in detail before the first Sprint can start?

True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a result of Sprint Planning, and it includes the Sprint Goal.

Who is accountable for creating a valuable and usable Increment each Sprint? (choose the best answer)

What are two effective ways for the Scrum Team to make non-functional requirements visible? (choose the best two answers)

The Cone of Uncertainty can be used to do what? (choose the best answer)

Which is NOT a valid consideration when ordering a Product Backlog? (choose the best answer)

True or False: The Product Owner must write all of the Product Backlog Items (e.g. user stories, requirements, etc.) on the Product Backlog before handing them over to the Scrum Team.

Which of the following are criteria to order Product Backlog Items? (choose all that apply)

All Scrum artifacts must be transparent to ensure sufficient accuracy of inspection. Which two measures ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent? (choose the best two answers)

Why is it important that there is only one Product Owner per product? (choose the best three answers)

Which of the following practices might help the Product Owner minimize waste in developing and sustaining the Product Backlog? (choose the best two answers)

True or False: Product Owners must create clear and unambiguous acceptance criteria for each Product Backlog Item before it may be selected in Sprint Planning.

What three things might a Scrum Product Owner focus on to ensure the product delivers value? (choose the best three answers)

How often should customer satisfaction be measured? (choose the best answer)

Why would you expect a Product Owner to care that the Scrum Team adheres to its Definition of Done? (choose the best two answers)

A product's success is measured by: (choose the best three answers)

True or False: Dependencies could influence how the Product Owner orders Product Backlog Items.

Scrum is based on empiricism. All of its artifacts must be transparent to ensure sufficient accuracy of inspection. How can the Scrum Team maintain the Product Backlog to maximize its transparency? (choose the best answer)

What is the responsibility of the Product Owner in crafting the Sprint Goal? (choose the best answer)

When should the Product Owner update the project plan? (choose the best answer)

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