Scrum Scrum Certifications PSM-I Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  True or False: The Product Owner makes sure the Developers select enough from the Product Backlog tor a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner does not make sure that the Developers select enough from the Product Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders. The Developers are responsible for selecting how much work they can do in a Sprint, based on their capacity and past performance. The Product Owner may influence them by ordering and clarifying the Product Backlog items, but does not control their selection.

• Question 262:

  What is the timebox for a Sprint Planning event? (Choose the best answer)

  A. Monthly.

  B. 8 hours for a one-month Sprint

  C. Whenever ills done

  D. 4 hours for a one-month Sprint

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: According to the Scrum Guide, the timebox for a Sprint Planning event is 8 hours for a one- month Sprint, proportionally shorter for shorter Sprints. The other options are not valid, as they are either too long (such as monthly), too vague (such as whenever it's done), or too short (such as 4 hours for a one-month Sprint).

• Question 263:

  What is the timebox for the sprint Review? (Choose the best answer)

  A. 1 day

  B. 4 hours for a one-month Sprint.

  C. As long as needed

  D. 2 hours for a one-month Sprint.

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The timebox for the Sprint Review is four hours for a one-month Sprint, as stated in [4]: "The Sprint Review is held at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. During the event, the Scrum Team and stakeholders review what was accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment. Based on this information, attendees collaborate on what to do next. The Product Owner explains what Product Backlog items have been "Done" and what has not been "Done"; additionally, they discuss any changes to scope or budget or potential value. The entire group then collaborates on what to do next, so that the Sprint Review provides valuable input to subsequent Sprint Planning. The Sprint Review is a working session and attendees should inspect based on facts. A Sprint Review is held at the end of every Sprint for a maximum duration of four hours for a one- month Sprint."

• Question 264:

  Who is accountable for managing the progress ot work during a Sprint?

  A. The Product Owner.

  B. The Developers.

  C. The Scrum Master.

  D. The most junior member ot the team.

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: According to the Scrum Guide, the Developers are accountable for managing the progress of work during a Sprint, as they are responsible for creating a valuable Increment that meets the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal. The other options are not valid, as they imply that the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, or the most junior member of the team are accountable for managing the progress of work, which is not consistent with Scrum.

• Question 265:

  True or False: The purpose of a Sprint Is lo produce a valuable useful Inclement.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: A

  According to the Scrum Guide, the purpose of a Sprint is to produce a valuable useful Increment that meets the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal. This means that the Developers work on items from the Product Backlog that deliver value to the stakeholders and align with the product vision. The other option is not valid, as it implies that producing an Increment is not the purpose of a Sprint.

• Question 266:

  C. Ask an external agile coach what they recommend.

  D. Ask team members to take the issue up with to the company's Human Resources department.

  Correct Answer: AB

  Explanation: Two techniques that the Scrum Master could use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which agile practices to apply are to involve the complete Scrum Team in making a decision, and to use coaching techniques such as open questions and active listening, as stated in [3]: "The Scrum Master should facilitate a constructive dialogue among the team members and help them reach a consensus on which agile practices to use. The Scrum Master should also use coaching techniques such as open questions and active listening to understand the underlying needs and motivations of each team member and to help them find common ground."

• Question 267:

  Which two things are appropriate for a Scrum Master to do if the Development Team doesn't have the engineering tools and infrastructure to completely finish each selected Product Backlog item? (Choose two.)

  A. Coach the Development Team to improve its skills, tools, and infrastructure over time and adjust the Definition of "Done" accordingly.

  B. Encourage the Product Owner to accept partially "Done" increments until the situation improves.

  C. Refocus the current Sprint on establishing the Development Team's infrastructure instead of delivering an increment.

  D. Declare the Development Team not ready for Scrum.

  E. Have the Development Team establish a Definition of "Done" that is actually possible to achieve given current circumstances.

  Correct Answer: AE

  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 guides the Development Team in creating a "Done"

  Increment. The definition of "Done" is created by the development organization (or Development Team if none is available from the development organization). The definition of "Done" may vary significantly per Scrum Team, depending on the

  context. One aspect of Scrum Teams inspecting how they work toward their Product Goal is that they improve their definition of "Done" over time. Therefore, two things that are appropriate for a Scrum Master to do if the Development Team

  doesn't have the engineering tools and infrastructure to completely finish each selected Product Backlog item are:

  Coach the Development Team to improve its skills, tools, and infrastructure over time and adjust the Definition of "Done" accordingly. Have the Development Team establish a Definition of "Done" that is actually possible to achieve given

  current circumstances.