Scrum Scrum Master Certified SMC Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  The Scrum Master must ensure that a sustainable pace is maintained throughout every Sprint. What does sustainable pace mean in the context of Scrum?

  A. Effort spent in each Sprint increases gradually, as the team gains momentum to deliver.

  B. Effort spent in each Sprint decreases gradually, as the team becomes more familiar with the expected deliverables.

  C. Effort expended in the present Sprint is similar to the effort spent on the previous Sprints, and is a comfortable pace for the team.

  D. Effort spent in the Sprint is directly proportional to the cost incurred in the Sprint.

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/sprint-backlog

• Question 2:

  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.

  Correct Answer: B

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

• Question 3:

  Which of the following best describes why Epics are decomposed into smaller User Stories during a Sprint?

  A. Tasks are easier to complete.

  B. Scrum Teams are smaller in size.

  C. Too large to be completed in a Sprint.

  D. Take considerably longer time to review.

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://confluence.atlassian.com/agile/glossary/epic

• Question 4:

  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

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 5:

  Which of the following is true about a Prioritized Product Backlog?

  A. A Prioritized Product Backlog should not have the most valuable User Story on top, because it could be risky.

  B. Greater value items, although potentially riskier, are given higher priority in a Prioritized Product Backlog.

  C. Uncertainty should be ruled out of the Risk-adjusted Prioritized Product Backlog.

  D. For a Sprint to succeed, User Stories picked for a Sprint should be interlinked with those selected for subsequent Sprints.

  Correct Answer: B

  The more uncertainty exists in a project, the riskier the project is. Therefore, it is important that riskier products in the Prioritized Product Backlog are given higher priority. Products carrying a higher level of risk will also require risk mitigation actions. When these risk mitigation actions are prioritized against the backlog, the result is a Risk Adjusted Product Backlog. Dealing with risks early in the project does not guarantee that the project will be successful, but it does enhance the team's ability to deal with risk.

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/prioritized-product-backlog-the-backbone-of-a- scrum-project/

• Question 6:

  Between traditional Project Management and Scrum, differences exist in how quality is achieved and/or implemented. In this respect, which of the following is NOT true?

  A. In traditional project management, once the user clarifies their quality expectations, it is the Project Manager who defines those user expectations in measurable terms.

  B. In traditional project management, changes can be made only through a formal change management system.

  C. In Scrum, the Scrum Master and the Scrum Team collaborate and decide on the Acceptance Criteria for the User Stories.

  D. In Scrum, the development of the product is carried out by the Scrum Team in short iterations called Sprints.

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: https://www.scrum.org/index.php/forum/scrum-forum/29049/product-owners- defineacceptancecriteria-then-refuse-it

• Question 7:

  Which of the following is NOT an objective of a Retrospect Sprint Meeting?

  A. Identify Process Improvements.

  B. Identify Feature Improvements.

  C. Identify Best Practices.

  D. Identify Process problems and bottlenecks.

  Correct Answer: B

  Primary objectives of Retrospect Sprint meeting are to identify three specific things:

  1.

  Things the team needs to keep doing: best practices

  2.

  Things the team needs to begin doing: process improvements

  3.

  Things the team needs to stop doing: process problems and bottlenecks

  4.

  These areas are discussed and a list of Agreed Actionable Improvements is created. Reference: http:// blog.scrumstudy.com/all-about-retrospect-sprint-meeting/

• Question 8:

  What is Quality Assurance?

  A. The evaluation of processes and standards that govern quality management in a project to ensure that they continue to be relevant.

  B. Identification and definition of the product required from a Sprint and the project along with the Acceptance Criteria, any development methods to be followed, and the key responsibilities of Scrum Team members in regards to quality.

  C. The execution of the planned quality activities by the Scrum Team in the process of creating deliverables that are potentially shippable.

  D. A Scrum approach in which the team learns from experience and stakeholder engagement to constantly keep the Prioritized Product Backlog updated with any changes in requirements.

  Correct Answer: A

  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.

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

• Question 9:

  To enable collaboration, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Scrum Team collaborate with each other and the stakeholders to create deliverables that provide the greatest possible value to the customer.

  This ensures realization of all the following project benefits, EXCEPT:

  A. The customer can easily request changes and get things done by interacting closely with the team. Thus collaboration ensures efficient management of large numbers of Change Requests.

  B. The team will be able to identify, and assess risks. Also, due to the collaborative approach they are able to implement risk responses to high-priority risks.

  C. Even if a team member has missed a task deadline, the team members can align themselves collaboratively to meet the targets agreed to for completing the Sprint.

  D. The Scrum Master can work with the team to rework and improve the processes for the next scheduled Sprint. Thus, collaboration leads to the practice of continuous improvement.

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/benefits-of-collaboration-in-scrum/

• Question 10:

  Which of the following meetings is not usually Time-boxed?

  A. Daily Standup.

  B. Scrum of Scrums.

  C. Sprint Planning Meeting.

  D. Sprint Review.

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/time-boxed-meetings-in-scrum/