Scrum SCRUM-SMC Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Scrum SCRUM-SMC Online Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  The table given below presents some Scrum roles that play an important part in business justification and their responsibilities. Choose the option that correctly matches each role in the left hand column to its action in the right hand column.

  

  A. I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
  B. I-a, II-c, III-b, IV-d
  C. I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a
  D. I-d, II-b, III-c, IV-a
  C. I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a

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  Explanation

• Question 22:

  Which of the following methods helps estimate the value provided by projects?

  A. Internal Rate of Return
  B. Net Rate of Return
  C. Present Rate of Return
  D. Estimated Rate of Return
  A. Internal Rate of Return

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  Explanation

  The value to be provided by business projects can be estimated using various methods such as Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

  http://blog.scrumstudy.com/estimatingproject-value-in-scrum/

• Question 23:

  One of the core principles of Scrum is Empirical Process Control. As a Scrum Master, which of the following statements would you recognize as the best description of the Empirical Process Control?

  A. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on inputs and requirements that are clearly defined and sorted out.
  B. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on a particular input that will always provide a specific output.
  C. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on processes that generate unpredictable and unrepeatable outputs.
  D. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on observation and experimentation rather than on detailed upfront planning.
  D. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on observation and experimentation rather than on detailed upfront planning.

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  Explanation

  Transparency allows all facets of any Scrum process to be observed by anyone. This promotes an easy and transparent flow of information throughout the organization and creates an open work culture. In Scrum, transparency is depicted through:

  1. Artifacts

  i. Project Vision Statement

  ii. Prioritized Product Backlog

  iii. Release Planning Schedule

  2. Meetings

  i. Sprint Review Meetings

  ii. Daily Standup Meetings

  3. Information Radiators

  i. Burndown Chart

  ii. Scrumboard

  https://www.scrumstudy.com/whyscrum/scrum-empirical-process-control

• Question 24:

  To ensure that there is no gap between the customer's expectation from the project, and the deliverables produced, the Scrum Master has to eliminate environmental obstructions that the team may face, that may affect the quality of the deliverables. To do so, apart from Quality Planning, the team has to ensure Quality Control, and Quality Assurance. Which of the following statements is true regarding Quality Assurance and Quality Control?

  A. Quality Control involves execution of planned quality activities; Quality Assurance involves carrying out integration-type activities.
  B. Quality Control lessons are learned during the Sprint Retrospect meeting; Quality Assurance is demonstrated during the Sprint Review Meeting.
  C. Quality Control activities are carried out during the process of Creating Deliverables that are potentially shippable; Quality Assurance activities are usually standalone activities, not carried out as part of the work.
  D. Specific skills are not required to perform Quality Control activities; Quality Assurance is a significant factor of the definition of Done.
  B. Quality Control lessons are learned during the Sprint Retrospect meeting; Quality Assurance is demonstrated during the Sprint Review Meeting.

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  Explanation

  Quality control refers to the execution of the planned quality activities by the Scrum Team in the process of creating deliverables that are potentially shippable. It also includes learning from each set of completed activities in order to achieve continuous improvement. Within the cross-functional team, it is important to have the skills necessary to perform quality control activities. During the Sprint Retrospect Meeting, team members discuss lessons learned. These lessons act as inputs into continuous improvement and contribute to the improvement of ongoing quality control. Quality is required not only in products, but also in processes. Quality assurance refers to the evaluation of processes and standards that govern quality management in a project to ensure that they continue to be relevant. Quality assurance activities are carried out as part of the work. In fact, quality assurance is a significant factor of the definition of Done. The deliverable isn't complete if appropriate quality assurance has not been conducted. Often, quality assurance is demonstrated during the Sprint Review Meeting.

  http://blog.scrumstudy.com/quality-control-and-quality-assurance-in-scrum/

• Question 25:

  Which of the following statements on Risk Management in a Scrum project is INCORRECT?

  A. The iterative nature of Scrum with its rapid turnaround time and feedback cycles allows for early detection of failures.
  B. Risks can be managed only at the project level, even if they are related to or originate in portfolios or programs.
  C. Risk Burndown Charts aye an important tool for communicating information related to risks to the Stakeholders.
  D. Risk is largely minimized in Scrum due to the flexibility in adding or modifying requirements at any time in the project lifecycle.
  B. Risks can be managed only at the project level, even if they are related to or originate in portfolios or programs.

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  Explanation

  http://blog.scrumstudy.com/how-scrum-framework-minimizes-risks-threats-in-projects-2/

• Question 26:

  You are hosting a Sprint Retrospective for the Scrum Team and you want to set some ground rules for the meeting. All of following are appropriate topics for the Sprint Retrospective meeting except for which one?

  A. Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.
  B. What's not working well with a team member.
  C. What's working well in the project.
  D. Why the user stories weren't completed as planned.
  A. Items that should be in the next Sprint's Backlog.

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  Explanation

• Question 27:

  Which of the following is true about Scrum?

  A. Continuous feedback is provided through the Groom Prioritized Product Backlog process
  B. Deliverables are improved progressively by time-boxing non-essential work
  C. The Conduct Daily Standup process leads to greater levels of motivation among team members.
  D. Emphasis on risk mitigation and detailed planning ensures a customer-oriented framework.
  C. The Conduct Daily Standup process leads to greater levels of motivation among team members.

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  Explanation

  http://blog.scrumstudy.com/advantages-of-using-scrum-listed-down-by- scrumstudy/

• Question 28:

  Which of the following is a tool that can be used for communicating information related to risks?

  A. Risk Burnup chart.
  B. Risk Burndown chart.
  C. Risk Progress chart.
  D. Risk Tracking chart.
  B. Risk Burndown chart.

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  Explanation

  An important tool which can be used for communicating information related to risks is the Risk Burndown Chart.

  http://blog.scrumstudy.com/risk-prioritization-and-communication-in-scrum/

• Question 29:

  One of the responsibilities of the Scrum Master is to ensure that the Product Owner does not change the Acceptance Criteria of a committed User Story in the middle of a Sprint. In this regard, which of the following statements about Acceptance Criteria is correct?

  A. User Story Workshops are held as part of Sprint Review.
  B. Acceptance Criteria provide the objectivity required for the User Story to be considered as Done or not Done.
  C. The Scrum Master defines and communicates the Acceptance Criteria to the Scrum Team.
  D. During the Sprint Retrospect Meeting, the Acceptance Criteria provide context for the Product Owner to decide if a User Story has been completed satisfactorily.
  B. Acceptance Criteria provide the objectivity required for the User Story to be considered as Done or not Done.

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  Explanation

  https://blog.teamtreehouse.com/when-is-a-user-story-done-acceptance-criteria- definition-done

• Question 30:

  Marty is coaching the Development Team on being completely done with the user stories in a Sprint. What should Marty tell the Development Team regarding the completeness of a Product Backlog?

  A. The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.
  B. The item is done when the product customer accepts the item.
  C. The item is done when the Product Owner agrees that the item can be released.
  D. The item is done when the Scrum Master agrees it is complete.
  A. The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.

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  Explanation