PSM 1

What are some criteria to consider when ordering the Product Backlog items

(All are correct) Value of Product Backlog items Dependencies between Product Backlog items Dependencies to other products Explanation All are criteria to consider for ordering . " Product Backlog items have the attributes of a description , order , estimate , and value . Product Backlog items often include test descriptions that will prove its completeness when " Done . " - " Scrum Guide 2017

How long is the time - box for a Daily Scrum ?

15 minutes . Explanation " The Daily Scrum is a 15 - minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team . To reduce complexity , it is held at the same time and place every working day of the Sprint . " - Scrum Guide 2020

A Scrum Master manages a list of impediments , but it is growing and only a small portion are currently capable of being resolved . Which techniques would be most helpful in this situation ? Choose three

Alert management to the impediments and their impact Consult with the Developers Help the Scrum Team to prioritize the list and work on them in order Explanation The Scrum Master is accountable for causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team's progress . The Scrum Master should consult with the Developers to find solutions and help the Scrum Team to prioritize the list based on priority and dependency . If the removal of impediments is not possible and becoming a problem the Scrum Master must alert Management including the Product Owner .

The Product Owner must monitor and share progress of Product Backlog through :

Any projective practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work

How often should Scrum Team membership change ?

As needed , while taking into account a short term reduction in productivity . Explanation Scrum promotes consistency and the Scrum Team should be chosen at the start to have the skills and competencies capable of delivering the Product . However , sometimes team members need to change . This should be done as needed whilst appreciating that their will be an initial reduction in productivity

In the middle of the Sprint the customer decides that there are 2 new features needed . How can the Product Owner handle this ?

Ask the Developers to consider whether they can add these features to the current Sprint Add them to the Product Backlog for next Sprint Explanation The Developers are accountable for the Sprint Backlog . It would be unfair on them to add new work into the current Sprint without first discussing with them and getting their acceptance . If they feel the new features cannot be completed in this sprint the Product Owner should put them in the Product Backlog to consider them for the next Sprint . If it turns out that the new features are necessary for meeting the Sprint Goal then they should try to complete them . Ultimately this situation will take discussion and it is for the Developers to estimate and and agree if they can or cannot be done this Sprint .

Question 31 : Correct The Developers have decided that a retrospective is unnecessary . What should the Scrum Master do ? As a self - managing team the Scrum Master must respect and accept their decision . Begin facilitating productive and useful retrospectives . Show the Scrum Team the benefit of the session and how that time is very valuable . Consult with the Product Owner to see if he / she wants to agree to not holding Sprint retrospectives . Call a meeting between the Developers who vocally disagree with Sprint Retrospectives and senior management .

Begin facilitating productive and useful retrospectives . Show the Scrum Team the benefit of the session and how that time is very valuable . Explanation The Scrum Master's role is ; ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive , productive , and kept within the timebox , Leading , training , and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption . Remember " Each element of the framework serves a specific purpose that is essential to the overall value and results realized with Scrum . Changing the core design or ideas of Scrum , leaving out elements , or not following the rules of Scrum , covers up problems and limits the benefits of Scrum , potentially even rendering it useless . " Scrum Guide

What is the primary way a Scrum Master helps the Developers to work at at their highest productivity level ?

By facilitating Scrum Team decision and removing impediments . Explanation The Scrum Master needs to ensure the Scrum Framework is being followed and that includes Sprint Event timings but the primary way a Scrum Master ensures team effectiveness is by facilitating decisions and removing impediments . From the Scrum Guide 2020 : The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways , including : Coaching the team members in self - management and cross - functionality ; Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high - value Increments that meet the Definition of Done ; Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team's progress ; and , Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive , productive , and kept within the timebox .

As Scrum Teams mature what is expected to happen ?

Changes are made to improve the team's effectiveness . The Scrum Team becomes more effective over time . Explanation Sprints are a fixed length of time to create consistency , changing the lengths regularly will break the consistency . The Scrum Master is part of the Scrum Team and is always needed . Sprint Reviews are part of the Sprint Events and are always needed and should be no more than four hours in length . At the Sprint Retrospective the Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals , interactions processes , tools , and their Definition of Done . The Scrum Team identifies the most helpful changes to improve its effectiveness . The most impactful improvements are addressed as soon as possible . They may even be added to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint .

Choose three ( 3 ) responsibilities of developers who are self - managing .

Do the work planned in the Sprint Backlog Pull in Product Backlog items for the Sprint . Set the time of day for the Daily Scrum . Explanation " Scrum Teams including the Developers are self - managing , meaning they internally decide who does what , when , and how . The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers . It is a highly visible , real - time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint in order to achieve the Sprint Goal . The Daily Scrum is a 15 minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team . To reduce complexity , it is held at the same time and place every working day of the Sprint . " - Scrum Guide 2020. The Product Owner orders the Product Backlog to prioritize the items based on achieving maximum value . Of the Scrum Team , the Product Owner will spend the most time liaising with stakeholders .

Select three benefits of self - management

Enhanced self - accountability Improved creativity Enhanced commitment Explanation Scrum believes that employees are self - motivated and seek to accept greater responsibility . So , they deliver much greater value when self - organized . Some of the benefits of Self - organization are : Team buy - in and shared ownership Motivation , which leads to an enhanced performance level of the team Innovative and creative environment conducive to growth

True or False: It is mandatory that at least one product increment be released to production at the end of each Sprint .

False Explanation " The heart of Scrum is a Sprint , a time - box of one month or less during which a " Done " , useable , and POTENTIALLY releasable product Increment is created " . " This Increment is useable , so a Product Owner may choose to immediately release it . " - Scrum Guide 2017 . " Multiple Increments may be created within a Sprint . The sum of the Increments is presented at the Sprint Review thus supporting empiricism . However , an Increment may be delivered to stakeholders prior to the end of the Sprint . The Sprint Review should never be considered a gate to releasing value . " Scrum Guide 2020. It is not mandatory that an increment is released at the end of every Sprint but it is expected that the Sprint yields one or more releasable increments . If it does not this should be discussed at the Sprint Retrospective .

True or False: Stakeholders are free to reorder the Product Backlog during the Sprint Review if they need to .

False Explanation During the Sprint Review , the Scrum Team alongside Stakeholders evaluate what was accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment . Taking into consideration this results , attendees cooperate on the next steps and may also adjust the Product Backlog to meet new opportunities but only at the Product Owner's discretion .

The definition of " Done " is used to ... ( choose 3 answers )

Increase transparency . Guide the Developers on how many Product Backlog items can be completed in the Sprint . Created a shared understanding of when work is complete . Explanation " 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 of Done creates transparency by providing everyone with a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment . " - Scrum Guide 2020. Sprints are a consistent and specific time - box . The Sprint ends when the time runs out .

Which is true about technical debt

It creates uncertainty because problems exist and build up as more code is added and the complexity increases . This will slow development down . It creates false assumptions the state of the product if unknown problems exist Explanation Technical debt incurs due to inadequate design and architecture which can happen when developing gradually in a reactive environment . Refactoring might be needed to improve the Product's design and robustness . Failure to refactor and remove technical dept will result in development becoming harder and harder due to the complexity and number of problems . Development Progress will slow .

A Scrum Team chooses Product Backlog items for a Sprint Backlog with the intent to have the items done by the end of the sprint . Which phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of done ? Choose three

It defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review It guides the Development Team in creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning Explanation 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 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 .

What are 3 advantages of a Product Owner with a clear and well communicated Product Goal ?

It gives clear direction so Sprints do not feel like isolated pieces of work It is easier to inspect incremental progress at the Sprint Review It provides the big picture helping the Scrum Team to keep focus . They can check any decision against it . Explanation A product Goal is mandatory in Scrum . A Product Backlog does not become finished unless the Product is fully discontinued . If the Product exists a Product Backlog exists . The Product Goal describes a future state of the product which can serve as a target for the Scrum Team to plan against . The Product Goal is in the Product Backlog . The of the Product Backlog emerges to define " what " will fulfill the Product Goal . A product is a vehicle to deliver value .

Which 3 phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of " Done " ?

It helps the Developers to forecast at the Sprint Planning. It defines what it takes for an increment to be ready for release . It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review. Explanation 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 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 . For the answer " It controls whether the Developers have completed their tasks to agreed standards " The key word here is " tasks " . The DoD is to ensure the increment meets its quality standards . It is not to ensure individual tasks are done to agreed standards , although it is popular to set task - level acceptance criteria for this , but acceptance criteria is not part of the Scrum Guide .

Which statements are true regarding the Product Backlog ?

Ready Product Backlog items are sized appropriately , and no one item is bigger than a Sprint The Product Backlog is the best place to gain the most actual insights Explanation The Product Backlog is an emergent , ordered list of what is needed to improve the product . Product Backlog refinement is a constant process and can happen any time , it should not be blocked by waiting for a Sprint Event . It is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team and so , the best place to gain insights about the product The scale used for estimating the size of work is at the discretion of the Scrum Team , popular choices are to use the fibonacci sequence ( 1,2,3,5,8 ... ) and small , medium , large .

Which of the following is a requirement of Scrum ?

Sprint Retrospective Explanation The Sprint Retrospective is a Scrum Event required by Scrum as outlined in the Scrum Guide

Who updates the Sprint Backlog during a Sprint ?

The Developers Explanation items selected for the Sprint ( what ) , as well as an actionable plan for delivering the The Sprint Backlog is composed of the Sprint Goal ( why ) , the set of Product Backlog Increment ( how ) . The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers . It is a highly visible , real - time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the throughout the Sprint as more is learned . It should have enough detail that they can Sprint in order to achieve the Sprint Goal . Consequently , the Sprint Backlog is updated items into smaller work items of one day or less . How this is done is at the sole discretion . inspect their progress in the Daily Scrum . The Developers decompose Product Backlog of the Developers . No one else tells them how to turn Product Backlog items into Increments of value .

Who is accountable for tracking the remaining work of the Sprint to predict if the Sprint Goal will be met by the end of the Sprint ?

The Developers Explanation The Developers create a plan for the Sprint and the Spring Backlog and adapt that plan to meet the Sprint Goal . They also hold each other accountable as professionals . The ' Developers meet daily at the Daily Scrum to discuss progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary , adjusting the upcoming planned work This was discussed in Lecture 18 : Developers >

Who is accountable for estimating the effort to complete the Product Owner's Product Backlog items ?

The Developers . They will be doing the work and should have a complete view of the work needed to transform Product Backlog items into Increments of product . Explanation The Developers are best placed to make judgements on the amount of effort needed to complete an item as they are the ones doing the work .

During the Daily Scrum how can management not in the Scrum Team become involved ?

The Developers self - manage and are the only management required at the Daily Scrum Explanation The Daily Scrum is a 15 - minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team . The Scrum Team may invite other people to attend Sprint Planning to provide advice . During the Sprint Review the Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed .

Who is the Product Visionary and Goal setter ?

The Product Owner Explanation The Product Owner develops and communicates the Product Goal

Who in the Scrum Team is most responsible for engaging with the stakeholders ?

The Product Owner Explanation The Product Owner consults with the Stakeholders and determines their expectations to feed into the Product Backlog . The Product Owner is most responsible for translating stakeholder requirements into the the Product .

A new developer is having continuing conflicts with the existing Developers and creating a hostile environment . If necessary , who is responsible for removing the team member ?

The Scrum Team is responsible , and may need help from the Scrum Master . Explanation Scrum Teams are Self - managed , meaning they internally decide who does what , when , and how . As a self - managed team they need to adapt to the situation , adaptation becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self - managing . A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through inspection . The Scrum Master is accountable for coaching the team members in self - management and cross - functionality . It is up to the Scrum Team to find a solution to the issue .

Which are Scrum Master responsibilities ?

The Scrum process being adopted and used properly . Explanation " The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide . They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice , both within the Scrum Team and the organization . The Scrum Master is accountable for the Scrum Team's effectiveness . They do this by enabling the Scrum Team to improve its practices , within the Scrum framework . " - Scrum Guide 2020

What happens if the work in the Sprint Backlog cannot be completed by the end of the Sprint ?

The Sprint time - box remains and the Scrum Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a time - box to refine future Sprint Backlogs Explanation The Sprint is only cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete . The Scrum Team should inspect and adapt . The Sprint Retrospective is the opportunity to inspect and review why the work estimation was not accurate . The Scrum Team should adapt by learning from this situation and choosing an appropriate amount of items for the next Sprint in Sprint Planning . Items that were not completed are put back into the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide how to prioritize them .

What helps the Product Owner manage the value of a product ? Choose the 2 best answers

The order of the Product Backlog Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases Explanation Remember Planning Poker is a good technique but it is not part of Scrum . Also The Product Owner is the person who understands the market and the product value , asking the developers to estimate value based on Planning Poker would be wrong . The Product Owner orders the Product Backlog to ensure high priority items are developed and delivered . The Product Owner also needs to be reviewing the market , engaging with stakeholders and measuring the value of the product consistently and after each iteration and release through the key value measures .

Select 2 statements that explain what " done " means

There is no work left from the Definition of Done All work to create software that is ready to be released to end users Explanation This is a tricky one due to the grammar used . The question asks what does " done " mean , not " what does the Definition of Done mean " . In this case done means there is no work left from the Definition of Done . If it is done and therefore has met the Definition of Done then it is ready to be released . 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 moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done , an Increment is born . 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 .

True or False: An opportune time to obtain customers feedback with the product is through the Sprint Reviews

True Explanation 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 Backlog may also be adjusted to meet new opportunities .

True or False: Every Scrum Team must have a Product Owner

True . Outcomes are affected by their participation and availability Explanation The Scrum Team consists of the Scrum Master , Product Owner and Developers . The Scrum Team must have these roles , however they do not need to be 100 % dedicated to that team but they do need to be available to meet the needs of the team . Some Scrum Masters and Product Owners may be involved in more than one Scrum Team .

Does the Sprint need to produce at least one done increment of a working product ?

Yes Explanation " The Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint . The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable , useful Increment every Sprint . Multiple Increments may be created within a Sprint . The sum of the Increments is presented at the Sprint Review thus supporting empiricism . However , an Increment may be delivered to stakeholders prior to the end of the Sprint . The Sprint Review should never be considered a gate to releasing value . " - Scrum Guide 2020

You are a new Scrum Master and have been asked to take a lead in the development of a new product . Seven teams new to Scrum will build this product . You have the beginnings of a Product Backlog from gathering requirements . How would you minimize dependencies between the Scrum Teams ?

You work with the Developers on how to best analyze and break apart the work Explanation The Developers are closest to the work and are the best source to consult with regarding dependencies , they can refine the backlog and decompose the items to best break the work apart . You as the Scrum Master are not the best person to identify all dependencies and the responsibility for organising the Product Backlog lies with the Product Owner .