Pratique examen Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) - Scrum.org

How many Scrum Events are they ? A. 5 B. 4 C. 3

A. 5

What is the Sprint ? (Choose the best answers) A. A series of short projects where all Scrum is done. B. A place to enables rapid feedback loops. C. A Scrum event with a timebox of 8 hours

A. A series of short projects where all Scrum is done. B. A place to enables rapid feedback loops.

A general principle in agile product development is : A. Build a lean version with crucial features and test the market before adding more features B. Build a full version with all features and surprise the market with a perfect product C. Aim to release some version to market at the end of first sprint, no matter what

A. Build a lean version with crucial features and test the market before adding more features

Which one of these four areas of accountability is not associated to the right member of the team ? A. Creating a valuable, useful Increment: Product Owner B. Maximizing the value of the product: Product Owner C. Creating the product: Developers D. The effectiveness of the Scrum Team: Scrum Master

A. Creating a valuable, useful Increment: Product Owner (The entire Scrum Team)

If someone in the organization wants a change in the Product Backlog, they need to ... A. Discuss this with the Product Owner and try to convince him B. Get the DevTeam to agree C. Get the decision approved by the Product Owner except if the decision is made by the CFO or CEO

A. Discuss this with the Product Owner and try to convince him

Throughout the sprint, development team tracks the remaining work and the trend. At a minimum, the remaining work must be updated ... A. Every day B. Every week C. Whenever the scrum master gets the time

A. Every day

The architectural features of product need to be ... A. Evolved along with sprint deliveries B. Completely designed upfront before the sprint C. Decided at least at skeleton level in sprint 0

A. Evolved along with sprint deliveries

Scrum Master are mainly accountable for what ? (Best answer) A. Helping teams succeed B. Writing the Scrum Sprint Backlog C. Reprensating all the stakeholders D. Respecting Scrum Daily timebox

A. Helping teams succeed (D would be good but it's not the best answer)

The CEO asks the Developers to add a "very important" item to a Sprint that is in progress. What should the Developers do? A. Inform the other members of the Scrum Team so the team can decide what to do. B. Add the item to the current Sprint without any adjustments. C. Add the item to the next Sprint. D. Add the item to the current Sprint and drop an item of equal size.

A. Inform the other members of the Scrum Team so the team can decide what to do.

The definition of "Done" is : A. Initial defined per product by scrum Team, but may change throughout the product development duration B. Initially defined per scrum team, and doesn't change C. Defined after first sprint based on the new insights obtained from first sprint Review

A. Initial defined per product by scrum Team, but may change throughout the product development duration

Pick the true statements : A. Product backlog increases transparency B. It is essential to look at both sprint backlog and the product backlog to understand what work is identified for the product C. Product backlog only contains the functional requirements of the product D. Product backlog exists as long as the product exists

A. Product backlog increases transparency & D. Product backlog exists as long as the product exists

Technical debt leads to : A. Product that are difficult to extend and maintain B. Projects that are over-budget C. Processes that lack tools

A. Product that are difficult to extend and maintain

Fill the blank. _____________ it the obligation to perform a task. It's often about accomplishing the work and creating its output. _________ is taking ownership of the results, or outcome, of the work. The willingness to bear the consequences and be answerable for the choices made. A. Responsibility, Accountability B. Accountability, Responsibility

A. Responsibility, Accountability

Who helps the team improve its practices and effectiveness ? A. Scrum Master B. Product owner

A. Scrum Master

During daily scrum meeting, this plan is used as a reference to understand the changes in progress. A. Sprint backlog B. Product backlog C. Sprint Burn-down

A. Sprint backlog

Fill the blank. _________ is to transfert knowledge from one to another to acquire new knowledge or skills. A. Teaching B. Mentoring C. Coaching

A. Teaching

Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum? A. The Developers. B. The Developers and Product Owner. C. The Scrum Team. D. The Scrum Master and Product Owner. E. The Developers and Scrum Master.

A. The Developers.

How important is it for a Product Owner to order Product Backlog items by using value points? (choose the best answer) A. The Product Owner may order the Product Backlog by using value points or select another technique, the decision is up to them. B. Using value points is the ultimate way for a Product Owner to predict the value that the product will provide. C. Calculating value points is a predictive approach that conflicts with the empiricism of Scrum, and is therefore not acceptable.

A. The Product Owner may order the Product Backlog by using value points or select another technique, the decision is up to them.

Adaptation requires regular inspection. In what ways does the Product Owner contribute to the results achieved by inspection ? (choose the best two answers) A. The Product Owner shares the current state of Product Backlog at the Sprint Review, which, combined with the inspection of the Increment, leads to an updated Product Backlog. B. The Product Owner invites stakeholders to the Sprint Review to learn how the current state of the marketplace influences what is the most valuable thing to do next. C. The Product Owner inspects the Sprint burn-down at the Daily Scrum for progress towards a complete Increment and re-planning the team's work. D. The Product Owner verifies the Sprint Backlog for completeness at the end of Sprint Planning in order to allow the Sprint to start.

A. The Product Owner shares the current state of Product Backlog at the Sprint Review, which, combined with the inspection of the Increment, leads to an updated Product Backlog. B. The Product Owner invites stakeholders to the Sprint Review to learn how the current state of the marketplace influences what is the most valuable thing to do next.

What two things best help the Product Owner manage the value of a product? (choose the best two answers) A. The order of the Product Backlog. B. Setting value on individual Product Backlog items using Value Poker. C. Devising a formula for a neutral calculation of value. D. Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases.

A. The order of the Product Backlog. D. Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases.

What is the principal value of releasing an Increment? (choose the best answer) A. To validate assumptions made when developing the product. B. To learn about the forecast of functionality that was developed. C. To learn about the Scrum Team's productivity.

A. To validate assumptions made when developing the product.

Select all that apply. Scrum team participates in ... A. Sprint planning B. Daily scrum C. Sprint review D. Sprint Retrospective

All of them

Developers are always accoutable for what ? (choose the best three answers) A. Creating Product Backlog B. Adhering to a Definition of Done C. Creating a Sprint Backlog D. Adapting their plan each day toward Product Goal E. Holding Each other accountable as professional

B. Adhering to a Definition of Done C. Creating a Sprint Backlog E. Holding Each other accountable as professional

Which of the following statements are true ? A. After sprint Planning, a sprint cannot proceed without complete requirement specification B. After sprint Planning, a sprint cannot proceed without a sprint goal C. After sprint Planning, a sprint can proceed without complete sprint backlog D. After sprint Planning, a sprint cannot proceed without complete architecture

B. After sprint Planning, a sprint cannot proceed without a sprint goal C. After sprint Planning, a sprint can proceed without complete sprint backlog

Scrum Team uses the information of scrum artifacts to make ongoing decisions. The soundness of these decisions depends on : A. Artifacts' Adaptability B. Artifacts' Transparency C. Artifacts' Agility D. Artifacts' Format

B. Artifacts' Transparency

Fill the blank. The ________ create the product. The _______ helps the team improve its pratices and effectiveness. The __________ maximizes value of the product. A. Product Owner, DevTeam, Scrum Master B. DevTeam, Scrum Master, Product Owner C Scrum Master, Product Owner, DevTeam D. DevTeam, Product Owner, Scrum Master

B. DevTeam, Scrum Master, Product Owner

How much work must the Developers complete for each Product Backlog item they select for a Sprint? A. As much as it can fit into the Sprint B. Enough so that each Product Backlog item they select meets the Definition of Done C. Analysis, design, programming, testing and documentation D. All development work and at least some testing

B. Enough so that each Product Backlog item they select meets the Definition of Done

The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner by doing what ? (choose one false answer) A. Find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management B. Ensure that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox C. Establish empirical product planning for a complex environment D. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed

B. Ensure that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox Other help : Provide ways for the Scrum Team to understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items

Empiricism provides... A. Frequent opportunities to get information using which uncertainty can be completely eliminated B. Frequent opportunities to discuss different possibilities C. Frequent opportunities to make informed decisions, reducing risk

B. Frequent opportunities to discuss different possibilities C. Frequent opportunities to make informed decisions, reducing risk

Choose the three best answers. The scrum values helps ... A. The creation of value B. Help create an environment of psychological safety that is necessary for empiricism to thrive C. Provide a guide for decision-making D. Support strong team dynamics

B. Help create an environment of psychological safety that is necessary for empiricism to thrive C. Provide a guide for decision-making D. Support strong team dynamics

In a retrospective, a scrum team decides to revise the sprint length. Pick three true statements about sprint length. A. Sprint length can extend as long as required to complete all the work identified in sprint backlog B. It is better to have sprint of consistent length through the scrum journey C. The new sprint length needs to be agreed by PO D. Sprint can have a maximum duration of one month

B. It is better to have sprint of consistent length through the scrum journey C. The new sprint length needs to be agreed by PO D. Sprint can have a maximum duration of one month

Developers may have instances where they need to embrace what practices ? A. Facilitation, Evaluate, teaching & coaching B. Mentoring, Facilitation, teaching & coaching C. Self-governing, Accountability, teaching & coaching

B. Mentoring, Facilitation, teaching & coaching

A scrum team is at the end of a sprint. The next sprint starts ... A. Only after the product increment is released to production B. Only after the retrospective event of the current sprint C. Only after the team for next sprint is on boarded D. Only after the sprint planning

B. Only after the retrospective event of the current sprint

What is the best definition for a complex problem ? A. Problem where most things are known B. Problem where we don't know what we don't know C. Problem where we know what we don't know

B. Problem where we don't know what we don't know

Who should embrace the Scrum Values ? A. Developers B. Scrum Team C. Product Owner D. Scrum Master

B. Scrum Team

What is the best definition of Scrum ? A. Is the only model for project management B. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. C. Scrum is a complex project management technique that needs a lot person

B. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.

The leadership model followed by Scrum master is : A. Micro Management B. Servant Leadership C. Command and contro

B. Servant Leadership

What is a Product Backlog? (choose the best answer) A. It is a list of references to Use Case documents that are stored in a central repository. The references should be viewable and clickable by anybody to enhance transparency. B. The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product. C. It is a detailed list of functionalities from which the Developers draw items, to be complemented by a separate Technology Backlog managed by the Developers. D. It is a formally approved list of requirements to be implemented over a set period.

B. The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product

Empirism is... A. The perspective that knowledge is developed by reason, analysis or thinking things through. B. The philosophy that all knowledge originates in experience and observations.

B. The philosophy that all knowledge originates in experience and observations

Choose two answers. How much refinement is required for a product backlog item ? A. As much as required for the PO and stakeholders B. Until they are transparent enough to clearly understand the details and estimate C. They are small enough for the development team so that they can be "Done" within a sprint D. Until every story has detailed acceptance criteria clear enough for testers E. Until the work units require an effort of a day or less

B. Until they are transparent enough to clearly understand the details and estimate C. They are small enough for the development team so that they can be "Done" within a sprint

An important executive wants the development team to take in a highly critical feature in the current sprint. The development team ... A. Will work on that since organization priority is more important B. Will ask the executive to work with PO C. As empowered team, will seek the executive to select an alternative work to be removed instead

B. Will ask the executive to work with PO

What does the commitment Scrum value involves to ? A. Stakeholders, Scrum Team, Quality & Hard work B. Working toward Scrum/Product goal, Using Empiricism, Quality and Delivering Value C. Working toward Scrum/Product goal, Scrum Team, Skateholders and Leadership

B. Working toward Scrum/Product goal, Using Empiricism, Quality and Delivering Value

The outcome from a typical sprint is ... A. Product increment with bugs in working condition to perform the demonstrations B. Appropriate documents for the review by stakeholders and technical experts C. A "Done" working increment D. Estimate for the full development based on the spike work

C. A "Done" working increment

When many Scrum Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the Definition of Done? A. It depends. B. Each Scrum Team uses its own, but must make their definition clear to all other teams so the differences are known. C. All Scrum Teams must have a Definition of Done that makes their combined Increment valuable and useful.

C. All Scrum Teams must have a Definition of Done that makes their combined Increment valuable and useful.

Within just few sprint, scrum increases the transparency of the following : A. Technical ability of team to create Product Increment B. Information of real progress C. Both

C. Both

Fill the blank. _________ is to provides guidances to help other achieve their professional goal. A. Teaching B. Mentoring C. Coaching

C. Coaching

The scrum values are ... A. Courage, Focus, ROI, Commitment, openness B. Focus, Respect, Commitment,Transparancy, Courage C. Courage, Focus, Commitment, Respect, Openness

C. Courage, Focus, Commitment, Respect, Openness

Why is it important for the Product Owner to earn the respect of the entire organization ? (Choose the best answer) A. In order to heps with change management B. To get more budget for the product C. In order to get the support they need for the decisions he makes

C. In order to get the support they need for the decisions he makes

Which two statements explain why the Definition of Done is important to the Product Owner? (choose the best two answers) A. It helps the Product Owner track the open work during a Sprint. B. It identifies undone work that can be addressed in a separate Sprint. C. It creates transparency regarding progress within the Scrum Team. D. It establishes the expected quality of the Increment reviewed at the Sprint Review.

C. It creates transparency regarding progress within the Scrum Team. D. It establishes the expected quality of the Increment reviewed at the Sprint Review.

The role of scrum master in sprint retrospective is ... A. Auditor B. Silent Observer C. Peer team member D. None of the above

C. Peer team member

Fill in the blanks with the terms provided. Not all terms will be used. A _________ orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog. A. Scrum Master B. Dev team C. Product Owner D. Everyone

C. Product Owner

Choose two true statements about Artefacts : A. Development team can't act on directions from anyone other than product manager B. PO's decisions are visible in the sprint backlog content C. Product users are the most important stakeholders D. The utmost priority of the PO is to maximize the value of the product

C. Product users are the most important stakeholders D. The utmost priority of the PO is to maximize the value of the product

Scrum team adapts the definition of "Done" during : A. Anytime B. Backlog refinement C. Retrospective

C. Retrospective

What is the impact of lack of trust in a team ? (choose the best answer) A. Work harder to gain trust B. Less motivation C. Spend a lot of time planning D. Feeling free to experiment

C. Spend a lot of time planning (rather than feeling free to experiment)

The scrum team gathers for sprint planning meeting. The PO has some stories, but the team finds that stories do not provide enough information to make forecast. The immediate next best thing to do is ... A. A scrum master cancels the sprint B. The development team proceeds with starting with whatever is known C. The development team makes it transparent that they cannot make a forecast with insufficient information, and negotiates with PO on refining the stories to ready state D. The scrum team discusses the root cause in the retrospective

C. The development team makes it transparent that they cannot make a forecast with insufficient information, and negotiates with PO on refining the stories to ready state

In the middle of a sprint, a team member was required by another department manager to support an important task outside the sprint work. What is recommended for the team member to do ? A. The team member must support since it is important task B. The team member should ask the manager to speak with the scrum Master C. The team member should politely decline and explain the manager about his ownership and accountability for the scrum team

C. The team member should politely decline and explain the manager about his ownership and accountability for the scrum team

What is the principal value of releasing an Increment? (choose the best answer) A. To learn about the Scrum Team's productivity. B. To validate assumptions made when developing the product. C. To learn about the forecast of functionality that was developed

C. To learn about the forecast of functionality that was developed

A good facilitation session enables what ? (Choose the best answers) A. Time sensibility B. New problems C. Transparency D. Collaboration E. Synergy F. Achieving a collection objective

C. Transparency D. Collaboration E. Synergy F. Achieving a collection objective

The product development project is about delivering an internal feature for an organisation. The team has good skill composition and worked in similar projects. The sprint lengths can be ... A. Decided after the first release B. Ignored since it is internal project C. Up to one calendar month

C. Up to one calendar month

When a product Backlog is retired ? A. When the PO retires B. When all the Sprints are over C. When the Product retires D. When the customer provides the sign-off on completion of the project

C. When the Product retires

An organisation decides to have very small development Teams of size fewer than three. The likely result could be : A. The team may have decreased interaction B. The team may have skills shortage C. The team may have low productivity gains D. All of the above

D. All of the above

An organization has decided to adopt Scrum, but management wants to change the terminology to fit with the terminology already used. What will likely happen if this is done ? A. Without a new vocabulary as a reminder of the change, very little change may actually happen B. The organization may not understand what has changed with Scrum and the benefits of Scrum C. Management may feel less anxious D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The length of a Sprint should be: A. Short enough to keep the business risk acceptable to the Product Owner. B. Short enough to be able to synchronize the development work with other business events. C. One month or less. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Scrum utilizes pillars to support the empirism approach : A. Transparency B. Inspection C. Adaptation D. All of them E. B & C F. A & B G. A & C

D. All of them (transparency, inspection and adaptation)

The sprint goal provides the following ... A. Guidance to the team on why it is building increment B. Flexibility to the team about the functionalities implemented in this sprint C. Common but specific goal that team members can work together D. All the above

D. All the above

It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method? (choose the best answer) A. A Product or Release burn-down chart. B. A Value burn-up chart. C. A Gantt chart. D. Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work. E. A Sprint Review acceptance report.

D. Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work.

To verify the success of a product, what should be measured ? A. ROI B. TCO C. Delivery of planned scope D. Customer satisfaction

D. Customer satisfaction (Value creation)

This is used by the PO to identify unfinished work at the end of the sprint. A. Coding standard B. DOR (Definition of ready) C. Testing standard D. DOD (Definition of done)

D. DOD (Definition of done)

The product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog Management which includes what ? (choose one false answer) A. Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal B. Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog Items C. Ordering Product Backlog Items D. Determine points of every item E. Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood

D. Determine points of every item. (This should be done with the DevTeams

The Scrum Master helps the Scrum Team by doing what ? (choose one false answer) A. Coaching team membre in self-management / cross-funtionality B. Focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done C. Influence the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team's progress D. Establish empirical product planning for a complex environment

D. Establish empirical product planning for a complex environment Other help : Ensure that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

When should a Developer on a Scrum Team be replaced? A. Never, it reduces productivity B. As needed, with no special allowance for changes in productivity C. As needed, while taking into account a short-term reduction in productivity D. Every Sprint to promote shared learning.

D. Every Sprint to promote shared learning.

Who creates the Definition of Done? A. The Scrum Master since they are responsible for the productivity of the Developers. B. The Scrum Team, in a collaborative effort where the result is the common denominator of all members' definitions. C. The Product Owner since they are responsible for the product's success. D. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.

D. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.

What is the best description for Facilitation ? A. Lead people to bond together with social activities B. Reduce friction by isolating people from each other C. Settle argument by making a decision to help focus on other subject that have less argumentation D. Lead people toward agreed-upon objectives in a manner that encourages participation, ownership and creativity by all involved.

D. Lead people toward agreed-upon objectives in a manner that encourages participation, ownership and creativity by all involved.

Who decides the duration of the Sprint ? A. Product Manager B. Scrum master C. Development Team D. Scrum Team

D. Scrum Team

A PO is not available for scrum events and not supportive enough for development team. The next immediate accountability is with ... A. Development team that needs to cancel the sprint B. Stakeholders that need to get a written commitment from PO C. PO's manager who needs to engage the dev. team and understand their problems D. Scrum master, who needs to educate PO on his role

D. Scrum master, who needs to educate PO on his role

Fill in the blanks. ___ creates the sprint goal ___ the sprint planning A. PO, during B. Development team, after C. PO, before D. Scrum team, during

D. Scrum team, during

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum? A. To gather status and progress information to report to management. B. To make sure every team member answers the three questions. C. To write down any changes to the Sprint Backlog, including adding new items, and tracking progress on the burn-down. D. They do not have to be there; they only need to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum

D. They do not have to be there; they only need to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum

What is the impact on a Scrum Team when Scrum Values are lived and act ? A. Curiosity B. Autonomy C. Purpose D. Trust E. All of the above

E. All of the above

What are the stances the PO can take ? (choose one false answer) A. Visionary B. Collaborator C. Influencer D. Decision Maker E. Budget manager F. Customer Reprensentative G. Experimenter

E. Budget Manager

The Scrum Value ________ is need to explore the unknow, to change direction, to share information and to engage in courteous disagreements. A. Focus B. Commitment C. Respect D. Openness E. Courage

E. Courage

Revenue is the only measure of product's value. (T or F)

False

True or False : A development team is self-organized and empowered. It is also the authority on deciding what business needs are required to be developed.

False

True or False : For the product backlog refinement act, the scrum team needs to define a recurring pre-set time every week outside the current working hours of development team.

False

True or False : One of the scrum team chose to have a development team member also playing the role of scrum master. A development team member cannot also play scrum master's role.

False

True or False : The only time when a scrum team can meet stakeholders is sprint review.

False

True or false : All Sprint Backlog items are "owned" by the Developers on the Scrum Team.

False

When more scrum teams are added to a project that works on one single product, the productivity of the original scrum teams mostly likely will increase ? (T or F)

False - Against Scrum Management principal

True or False: The Scrum Team must choose at least one high priority process improvement item, identified during the Sprint Retrospective, and place it in the Sprint Backlog.

False : An earlier version of the Scrum Guide prescribed the practice of placing one improvement in the Sprint Backlog. This was removed in the 2020 update to the Scrum Guide because it was felt to be too prescriptive. However, if this practice provides value to you then you should adopt it. It is simply not prescribed anymore, but can still be valuable

True or false : Every problem can by solve by reason or analysis alone.

False : complex problems require that we experiment our way to the solution

True or False. The Product owner may delegate the responsibility and accountability of some of his work to the Scrum Team.

False. He can delegate responsibility but he remain accountable for it being accomplished and for the value delivered.

True or False : A developer is a software developer.

False. They can focus on any type of product work whether software or not and any aspect of helping to design, build, test or ship the product.

In order for a Scrum Team to be succesful, they shoule be : (choose the false answer) A. Cohesive B. Focused C. Cross-functionnal D. Self-Managing E. Non-hierarchical F. Accountable G. Hierarchical

G. Hierarchical

During a Sprint Review, the stakeholders notice that the product development progress is not very clearly visible and lacked transparency. Moreover, they are not able to understand the next steps. Who is responsible for this ?

PO - Product Owner

Which one the following answers is FALSE? A. As a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items, the Sprint Backlog changes and may grow as the work emerges. B. The Sprint Backlog is fully formulated in the Sprint Planning event and does not change during the Sprint.

This is false : As a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items, the Sprint Backlog changes and may grow as the work emerges.

A good practice of quality in scrum is : A. Having dedicated quality assurance team B. Verifying the quality at the sprint boundaries C. Building the quality into product from the beginning

Toutes bonnes réponses mais la meilleure est : C. Building the quality into product from the beginning

True or False : Teams that work in an empirical way are continually taking risks, creating innovative ideas and providing feedback.

True

True or False : Trust is important for Empiricism because the Scrum Teams are continually taking risks, creating innovative ideas and providing feedback.

True

True or False: A first Sprint can start before the Product Owner has a complete and exhaustive Product Backlog in place

True

True or false : The Scrum Team should exhibit courage to explore the unknown, to change direction, to share information and to engage in courteous disagreements.

True

Y or N : Does the Scrum Master support the organization with their Scrum adoption, helping stakeholders understand empirical approach and remove barriers between stakeholders & Scrum Teams.

Yes