Scrum Scrum Certifications PSPO-I Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  Which approach is best for Scrum Teams in order to produce valuable Increments?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. Each Developer works on the component where they feel that they can contribute.

  B. Each Scrum Team works on an independent set of components.

  C. Each Scrum Team is accountable for developing functionality from beginning to end.

  D. Each Scrum Member works only as an independent layer of the system.

  Correct Answer: C

  The best approach for Scrum Teams to produce valuable Increments is to be accountable for developing functionality from beginning to end, as this enables them to deliver potentially releasable products that meet the definition of "Done".

  The Scrum Guide states that "The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint."1 This means that the Developers are not limited by the boundaries of

  components, layers, or technologies, but rather they collaborate and coordinate to deliver a complete and integrated product that satisfies the Sprint Goal and the Product Owner's expectations.

  References:

  1: The Scrum Guide2, page 7

  2: The Scrum Guide

• Question 92:

  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. The Product Owner should not concern themselves with meeting the Definition of Done, it is the Developer's responsibility.

  B. To be able to punish the team when they do not meet their velocity goal for the Sprint.

  C. To forecast the team's productivity over time.

  D. The Definition of Done can affect the product's total cost of ownership.

  E. To have complete transparency into what has been done at the end of each Sprint.

  Correct Answer: CD

  Explanation: The Product Owner should care that the Scrum Team adheres to its Definition of Done because:

  It helps to forecast the team's productivity over time. By having a clear and consistent Definition of Done, the Product Owner can measure the amount of work that the team can deliver in each Sprint and plan accordingly. It affects the

  product's total cost of ownership. By ensuring that the work done by the team meets the quality standards and expectations of the stakeholders, the Product Owner can reduce the risk of technical debt, rework, defects, and maintenance costs

  in the future.

  References:

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: "The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product."

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes ... ordering Product Backlog items; and, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood."

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: "The Definition of Done creates transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done,

  it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. Instead, it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration."

• Question 93:

  Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. The Product Owner demands it.

  B. Rooms are hard to book and must be booked in advance.

  C. The place can be named.

  D. The consistency reduces complexity.

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The Daily Scrum is held at the same time and same place because:

  The consistency reduces complexity. By having a fixed time and place for the Daily Scrum, the Developers can avoid wasting time and energy on scheduling, logistics, or coordination issues. They can also establish a routine and a rhythm

  that helps them focus on their work and their Sprint Goal. The consistency increases transparency. By having a fixed time and place for the Daily Scrum, the Developers can ensure that everyone is aware of when and where the meeting

  takes place, and that everyone has an opportunity to participate and share their progress, plans, and challenges. They can also invite other stakeholders or observers, if they find it useful, to provide feedback or support. The consistency

  enhances collaboration. By having a fixed time and place for the Daily Scrum, the Developers can create a safe and comfortable space for them to communicate, interact, and collaborate with each other. They can also build trust, rapport, and

  accountability among themselves, and foster a sense of team spirit and ownership.

  References:

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 12: "The Daily Scrum is held at the same time and place each day to reduce complexity."

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 12: "The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work."

  Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: "The Daily Scrum is an internal meeting for the Developers. If others are present, the Scrum Master ensures that they do not disrupt the meeting."

• Question 94:

  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

  Correct Answer: B

  The Product Owner should not have the entire Product Backlog documented in detail before the first Sprint can start. This is because:

  The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product. It is never complete and constantly changes to reflect the needs and desires of the customers, users, and stakeholders. The Product Owner is

  accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are responsible for identifying and articulating the Product Goal, which is a long-term objective for the product that guides all the activities of

  the Scrum Team. The Product Owner collaborates with the Developers and the stakeholders to refine the Product Backlog as needed to ensure that there are enough items that are sufficiently clear and ready for selection in Sprint Planning.

  The amount of detail and precision required for each Product Backlog item depends on its order, size, and complexity.

  The Product Owner does not need to have the entire Product Backlog documented in detail before the first Sprint can start, as this would imply a fixed and upfront plan that does not allow for feedback, learning, and adaptation. Instead, the

  Product Owner only needs to have enough items that are well understood and valuable for the Scrum Team to start working on them in the first Sprint.

  References:

  [Scrum Guide], page 11, section "Product Backlog" [Scrum Guide], page 6, section "Product Owner"

  [Scrum Guide], page 10, section "Product Goal"

  [Scrum Guide], page 12, section "Product Backlog Refinement"

• Question 95:

  Which of the following are the Developers accountable for?

  (choose the best two answers)

  A. Organizing the work required to meet the Sprint Goal.

  B. Selecting the Product Owner.

  C. Reporting productivity.

  D. Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog.

  Correct Answer: AD

  The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint. The Developers are accountable for organizing and managing their work. Only the Developers can decide how to perform the work during the Sprint1. The Developers plan the work necessary to create an Increment that meets the Definition of Done during the Sprint Planning event. This is often done by decomposing Product Backlog items into smaller work items of one day or less. How this is done is at the sole discretion of the Developers. The Sprint Backlog is the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering the product Increment and realizing the Sprint Goal1. The Developers are responsible for creating and maintaining the Sprint Backlog1. The Developers are not accountable for selecting the Product Owner, reporting productivity, or any other activities that are not related to creating a Done Increment that meets the Sprint Goal123. References: Scrum Guide What is a Developer? Who Determines How Work Is Performed During The Sprint? [What is Sprint Planning?]

• Question 96:

  When does the next Sprint begin?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. The Monday following the Sprint Review.

  B. Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

  C. Immediately following the next Sprint Planning.

  D. When the Product Owner is ready.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 97:

  Why is it important that there is only one Product Owner per product?

  (choose the best three answers)

  A. The Scrum Master knows who acts as their backup while on vacation.

  B. It would confuse the stakeholders if they had to work with more than one person.

  C. It is clear who is accountable for the ultimate value of the product.

  D. It helps avoid barriers to effective communication and rapid decision-making.

  E. The Scrum Team always knows who determines the order of the Product Backlog.

  Correct Answer: CDE

  Explanation: The reasons why it is important that there is only one Product Owner per product are:

  It is clear who is accountable for the ultimate value of the product. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are responsible for identifying and articulating the

  Product Goal, which is a long-term objective for the product that guides all the activities of the Scrum Team.

  It helps avoid barriers to effective communication and rapid decision-making. The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog, which is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product.

  They must ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by everyone who needs to work on it. They must also collaborate with the Developers and the stakeholders to refine, order, and prioritize the Product Backlog

  items based on value and impact.

  The Scrum Team always knows who determines the order of the Product Backlog. The Product Owner has the final authority to decide what items are more important and valuable for the product. They must communicate this order clearly

  and consistently to the Scrum Team and the stakeholders. They must also respect and support the self-management of the Developers in choosing how best to accomplish their work.

  Other options, such as the Scrum Master knowing who acts as their backup while on vacation or it would confuse the stakeholders if they had to work with more than one person, are not valid reasons why it is important that there is only one

  Product Owner per product. They may reflect a misunderstanding of the roles and accountabilities of the Scrum Team or the stakeholders.

  References:

  [Scrum Guide], page 6, section "Product Owner"

  [Scrum Guide], page 11, section "Product Backlog" [Scrum Guide], page 12, section "Product Backlog Refinement" [Scrum Guide], page 11, section "Product Backlog" [Scrum Guide], page 7, section "Developers"

• Question 98:

  Five new Scrum Teams have been created to build one product. A few of the Developers on one of the Scrum Teams ask the Scrum Master how to coordinate their work with the other teams. What should the Scrum Master do?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. Teach them that it is their responsibility to work with the other teams to create an integrated Increment that is inclusive of all five team's work.

  B. Collect the Sprint tasks from the teams at the end of their Sprint Planning and merge that into a consolidated plan for the entire Sprint.

  C. Visit the five teams each day to inspect that their Sprint Backlogs are aligned.

  D. Teach the Product Owner to work with the lead developers on ordering Product Backlog in a way to avoid too much overlap during a Sprint.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 99:

  Who is accountable for tracking the remaining work toward the Sprint Goal?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. The Developers.

  B. The Project Manager.

  C. The Product Owner.

  D. The Scrum Master.

  Correct Answer: A

  The Developers are the ones who are accountable for tracking the remaining work toward the Sprint Goal. The Developers are self-managing and decide how much work they can do in a Sprint1. They also create and update the Sprint Backlog, which is the plan for how the Developers will achieve the Sprint Goal, and the single source of truth for the work to be done in the Sprint2. The Developers use the Daily Scrum to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary[3][3]. The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Project Manager (if any) do not have the accountability for tracking the remaining work toward the Sprint Goal, as this is the responsibility of the Developers. References:

  1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

  2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10 [3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 11

• Question 100:

  Who is accountable for creating a valuable and usable Increment each Sprint?

  (choose the best answer)

  A. The Developers.

  B. The Scrum Team.

  C. The Scrum Master.

  D. The Product Owner.

  E. The CEO.

  Correct Answer: B

  

  Scrum

  According to the Scrum Guide 2020, the entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint1234. This includes the Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master4. The Developers are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint12, while the Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team12. The Scrum Master fosters an environment where the Scrum Team can work effectively1.