Scrum.org PSM 1

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. All development work and at least some testing D. Analysis, design, programming, testing, and documentation

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

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

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

The Developers should have all the skills needed to: A. Do all of the development work, except for specialized testing that requires additional tools and environments B. Turn the Product Backlog items they select into an Increment of useful and valuable product functionality C. Complete the project as estimated when the date and cost are committed to the Product Owner

B. Turn the Product Backlog items they select into an Increment of useful and valuable product functionality

Upon what type of process control is Scrum based? A. Defined B. Complex C. Empirical D. Hybrid

C. Empirical

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 of less D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place? A. The consistency reduces complexity B. Rooms are hard to book and this lets it be booked in advance C. The Product Owner demands it D. The place can be named

A. The consistency reduces complexity

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?

Developers

The three pillars of empiricism are:

Inspection, Transparency, Adaptation

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N Stakeholders attend the Daily Scrum to check on the Scrum Team's progress.

No

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N The Developers are working within the boundaries of their organizations functional description and nicely handing off work from analyst to developer to tester to integration.

No

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N The Developers invite external stakeholders to the Sprint Planning to ask them how to turn a Product Backlog item into an Increment via a complete and detailed Sprint Backlog.

No

What is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product?

Product Backlog

What does it mean to say that an event has a timebox?

The event can take no more than a maximum amount of time.

What is the typical size for a Scrum Team?

10 or fewer

What is the timebox for a Daily Scrum?

15 minutes

What is the timebox for the Sprint Retrospective?

A maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.

Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibility? A. Managing the project and ensuring that the work meets the commitments to the stakeholders B. Optimizing the value of the work the Scrum Team does C. Keep stakeholders from distracting the Developers D. Directing the Developers

B. Optimizing the value of the work the Scrum Team does

When does a Developer become accountable for the value of a Product Backlog item selected for the Sprint? A. At the Sprint Planning Event B. During the Daily Scrum C. Never. The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating value every Sprint D. Whenever a team member can accommodate more work

C. Never. The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating value every Sprint

What process control asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed?

Empiricism

T/F: Generally, bigger teams communicate better and are more productive

False

T/F: It is mandatory that the product Increment be released to production at the end of each Sprint

False

T/F: Scrum had a role called "project manager"

False

What is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team?

Product Backlog

Who has the authority to end the Sprint prematurely?

Product Owner

During a Sprint, a Developer determines that the Scrum Team will not be able to finish the complete the items in their forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Product Backlog items selected?

Product Owner and Developers

A Scrum Team consists of the following:

Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers

What is the heart of Scrum?

Sprint

Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?

The Developers

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N The Developers are collaboratively selecting their own work during a Sprint

Yes

The timebox for the Sprint Review is:

4 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.

What is the time box for the Spring Planning event?

8 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints, it is usually shorter.

Which statement best describes Scrum? A. A framework for creating complex products in complex environments B. A complete methodology that defines how to develop software C. A defined and predictive process that conforms to the principles of Scientific Management D. A cookbook that defines best practices for software development

A. A framework for creating complex products in complex environments

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

A. As needed, while taking into account a short/term reduction in productively

What are the two ways a Scrum Master serves to enable effective Scrum Teams? A. By facilitating Developer decision-making B. By keeping high value features high in the Product Backlog C. By removing impediments that hinder the Scrum Team D. By starting and ending the meetings at the proper time

A. By facilitating Developer decision-making C. By removing impediments that hinder the Scrum Team

Which two things should the Scrum Team do during the first Sprint? A. Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality B. Develop a plan for the rest of the release C. Deliver an Increment of useful and valuable product D. Determine the complete architecture and infrastructure for the product E. Create the complete Product Backlog to be developed in subsequent Sprints

A. Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality C. Deliver an Increment of useful and valuable product

When does a Sprint conclude? A. When the Sprint Retrospective is complete B. When all Product Backlog items meet their Definition of Done C. When all the tasks are completed by the Developers D. When the Product Owner decides enough has been delivered to meet the Sprint Goal

A. When the Sprint Retrospective is complete

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

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

Which statement best describes a Sprint Review? A. It is a demo at the end of the Sprint for everyone in the organization to check on the work done B. It is when the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of a Sprint and figure out what to do next C. It is a mechanism to control Developer activity during a Sprint

B. It is when the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of a Sprint and figure out what to do next

An organization has decided to adopt Scrum, but management wants to change the terminology to fit with 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 May ge lost C. Management may feel less anxious D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When does a Developer become the sole owner of an item on the Sprint Backlog? A. Whenever a team member can accommodate more work B. At the Sprint Planning event C. During the Daily Scrum D. Never. All Sprint Backlog items are "owned" by the Developers on the Scrum Team

D. Never. All Sprint Backlog items are "owned" by the Developers on the Scrum Team

T/F: 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

T/F: The Developers responsibilities include making the Product Backlog visible, transparent, and clear to all.

False - that is the responsibility of the Product Owner

When does the next Sprint begin?

Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

What four events are part of the Sprint?

Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

Who identifies how much work is needed to meet the Sprint Goal?

The Developers

Why would a Product Owner end the Sprint prematurely?

The Sprint Goal becomes obsolete

T/F: Changing membership typically reduces cohesion, affecting performance and productivity in the short term.

True

T/F: During Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team crafts the Sprint Goal based on the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint.

True

T/F: No individual Developer can claim ownership over an item as this would block communication and collaboration

True

T/F: Product Owners and Scrum Masters can take part in the Daily Scrum as a Developer

True

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

True

T/F: The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team by ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.

True

T/F: The Sprint Backlog is updated by the Developers throughout the Sprint as more is learned.

True

T/F: The product Increment should be usable and releasable at the end of every Sprint, but it does not have to be released.

True

T/F: The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a valuable and useful Increment of a working product.

True

When might a Sprint be abnormally cancelled?

When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N The Developers create their own Sprint Backlog, reflecting all work that is required to meet the Definition of Done.

Yes

Is the following a self-managing Scrum Team? Y/N The Developers have all the skills they need to create a valuable, useful Increment.

Yes

Do Scrum Teams have to wait until the Sprint Retrospective to implement changes?

Although improvements may be implemented at any time, the Sprint Retrospective provides a formal opportunity to focus on inspection and adaptation.

Which of the following services is appropriate for a Scrum Master in regard for the Daily Scrum? A. Lead the discussions of the Developers B. Teach the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute time box C. Ensure that all 3 questions have been answered D. All answers apply E. Facilitate in a way that ensures each team member has a chance to speak

B. Teach the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute time box

What is the function or purpose of Management in Scrum? A. Identify and remove people that are not working hard enough B. Continually monitor staffing levels of the Scrum Team C. Support the Product Owner with insights and information into high value product and system capabilities. Support the Scrum Master to encourage organizational change that fosters empiricism, self-management, bottom-up intelligence, and intelligent product delivery. D. Monitor the progress of the Developers on the Scrum Team

C. Support the Product Owner with insights and information into high value product and system capabilities. Support the Scrum Master to encourage organizational change that fosters empiricism, self-management, bottom-up intelligence, and intelligent product delivery.

The Developers should not be interrupted during the Sprint and the Sprint Goal should remain intact. These are conditions that foster creativity, quality, and productivity. (Which 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 Product Owner can help clarify or optimize the Sprint when asked by the Developers C. The Developers may work with the Product Owner to add or remove work if they find themselves with more or less capacity than expected. D. The Sprint Backlog is fully formulated in the Sprint Planning event and does not change during the Sprint

D. The Sprint Backlog is fully formulated in the Sprint Planning event and does not change during the Sprint

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

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

What event do Developers use to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and to inspect how progress is trending toward completing the work in the Sprint Backlog?

Daily Scrum

The Product Backlog is ordered by: A. Risk, where safer items are at the top, and riskier items are at the bottom B. Items are randomly arranged C. Least valuable items are at the top to most valuable at the bottom D. Size, where small items are at the top and large items are at the bottom E. Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner

E. Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner

Do Scrum Teams have titles and sub-roles/sub-teams such as testing, architecture, or operations?

No - Only Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers

Who should know the most about the progress toward a business objective or a release, and be able to explain the alternatives most clearly?

The Product Owner