Scrum Scrum Master Certified SMC Questions & Answers

• Question 71:

  Scrum can easily be scaled for effective use in large projects with multiple small teams working on the project.

  Which of the following facilitates coordination among scrum teams?

  A. Scrum of Scrums Meeting

  B. Daily Standup Meeting

  C. Sprint Review Meeting

  D. Sprint Planning Meeting

  Correct Answer: A

  There are a lot of people who say "Scrum can be used to improve the team productivity but is not scalable". In fact, it can easily be scaled for effective use in large projects. Multiple Scrum Teams can be formed to work on the project where the Scrum Team size exceeds ten people. The Convene Scrum of Scrums process facilitates coordination among the Scrum Teams, enabling effective implementation in larger projects. Multiple Scrum Teams work in parallel in large projects, making it necessary to synchronize and facilitate the flow of information and enhance communication. The Convene Scrum of Scrums is the process ensuring this synchronization. The various Scrum Teams are represented in this meeting and the objectives are to provide updates about progress, discuss challenges faced during the project, and coordinate activities.

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/scalability-of-scrum-scrum-of-scrums/

• Question 72:

  You are the Scrum Master on a project to develop machine parts for automobile manufacturing. The Product Owner on your project proposes to use Utility Function to find out the stakeholders' risk tolerance level. Which of the following is NOT a risk tolerance classification?

  A. Risk Averter.

  B. Risk Seeker.

  C. Risk Mitigator.

  D. Neutral Risk Taker.

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/how-to-identify-risk/

• Question 73:

  Which of the following statements is NOT true of an Impediment Log?

  A. Impediment Log can be discussed during Daily Standup.

  B. Internal impediments from within the team are never recorded in the Impediment Log, and only brought up during the Daily Standups.

  C. Transparency in Scrum ensures swift and easy identification of impediments.

  D. Scrum Master maintains and updates the Impediment Log.

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/scrumstudy-scrum-video-on-daily-standup-meeting- and-itsimportanceto-a-scrum-team/

• Question 74:

  A company that builds propellers for ships has incurred heavy losses while implementing the product at the end of the project. This is because a large number of customer requirements which changed during the project were not incorporated into the deliverables. The company could have avoided this situation if it had applied the Scrum Methodology, as it would have ensured that any change requested by the customer was included as part of the project, and that the team produced deliverables that were better suited to the final business environment. Which Scrum aspect is being emphasized here?

  A. Value-based prioritization

  B. Appropriation

  C. Iterative development

  D. Transparency

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/scrum-principles-iterative-delivery/

• Question 75:

  Collaboration is one of the Scrum principles. Which of the following are the three dimensions of this principle?

  A. Awareness, articulation, and appropriation

  B. Transparency, precision, and coordination

  C. Perfection, cooperation, and comprehension

  D. Honesty, responsiveness, and adaptability

  Correct Answer: A

  The core dimensions of collaborative work are as follows:

  1.

  Awareness -- Individuals working together need to be aware of each other's work.

  2.

  Articulation -- Collaborating individuals must partition work into units, divide the units among team members, and then after the work is done, reintegrate it.

  3.

  Appropriation -- Adapting technology to one's own situation; the technology may be used in a manner completely different than expected by the designers. Reference: https://www.scrumstudy.com/whyscrum/ scrum-collaboration

• Question 76:

  Gregory is the Scrum Master on a project to create automated devices for the health industry. He advocates that every member of the Scrum Team should actively participate in team building activities, estimation meetings, and in Daily Standups. He looks to give more responsibility to team members.

  Which of the following theories does Gregory seem to subscribe to?

  A. Theory X

  B. Theory Y

  C. Maslow's hierarchy of needs

  D. Win/Win Conflict Resolution

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: https://medium.com/serious-scrum/we-dont-let-the-teams-self-organise- fd27807d8e15

• Question 77:

  As a Scrum Master, it is important that you assess skill gaps and training requirements for the team members, and map the skills, capabilities, and interest level of team members in using those skills and capabilities on a project. Which one of the following tools can help you do this?

  A. Skills Requirement Matrix.

  B. Organizational Deployment Method.

  C. Daily Standup.

  D. Organizational Resource Matrix.

  Correct Answer: A

  The Skills Requirement Matrix, also known as a competency framework, is used to assess skill gaps and training requirements for team members. A skills matrix maps the skills, capabilities, and interest level of team members in using those skills and capabilities on a project. Using this matrix, the organization can assess any skill gaps in team members and identify the employees who will need further training in a particular area or competency. Team members may not always possess the required knowledge or skills to work in the Scrum environment. The Product Owner should evaluate the training needs of potential team members and facilitate training to bridge any knowledge gaps in the team.

  Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/preparing-an-organization-for-implementing-scrum- to-deliverprojects/

• Question 78:

  A large software company has 8 Scrum teams with each team having a Scrum Master.

  After the Daily Standup everyday with their respective teams, all Scrum Masters meet for a Scrum of

  Scrums. What are they likely to do during this meeting?

  A. Discuss ways to resolve technical impediments faced by development teams, especially if two or more teams face the same issue.

  B. Discuss what each individual development team member has worked on since the last time all Scrum Masters met.

  C. Discuss actions of a team that could potentially affect another team.

  D. Share a status update on all individual team member' tasks.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 79:

  During the Form Scrum Team process, the Scrum Master must collaborate with the Product Owner to enable him or her to select the team members. Which of following sets of Traits is desirable of a Scrum Team member?

  A. Scrum Expert, Business Domain knowledge, Highly motivated.

  B. Collaborative, Self-organizing, Negotiation skills.

  C. Business Domain knowledge, Collaborative, Cross-functional outlook.

  D. Collaborative, Highly motivated, Independent.

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: https://www.smartsheet.com/scrum-team-roles-responsibilities-how-build-most- effectivescrumteam

• Question 80:

  While assisting the Product Owner in developing a Prioritized Product Backlog, the Scrum Master must consider the primary factors on which the Prioritized Product Backlog is based-on. Which of the following are those primary factors?

  A) Value B) Dependencies C) Risk D) Deliverables

  A. A, B and C

  B. A

  C. A, C, and D

  Correct Answer: A

  The Prioritized Product Backlog contains a prioritized list of business and project requirements written in the form of Epic(s), which are high level User Stories. The Prioritized Product Backlog is based on three primary factors: value, risk or uncertainty, and dependencies. It is also referred to as the Risk Adjusted Product Backlog since it includes identified and assessed risks related to the project.

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