Scrum Test

Which of the following are examples of a Scrum Team practicing Scrum poorly or not exhibiting traits of a self-managing Scrum Team?(choose the best three answers) A. 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. B. The Developers have all the skills they need to create a valuable, useful Increment. C. The Developers create their own Sprint Backlog, reflecting all work that is required to meet the Definition of Done. D. The Developers are collaboratively selecting their own work during the Sprint. E. 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. F. Stakeholders attend the Daily Scrum to check on the Scrum Team's progress.

A. 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. E. 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. F. Stakeholders attend the Daily Scrum to check on the Scrum Team's progress.

What is the typical size for a Scrum Team?(choose the best answer) A.9. B.10 or fewer. C.7 plus or minus 2. D.Minimum of 7.

B.10 or fewer.

The timebox for a Daily Scrum is?(choose the best answer) A.The same time of day every day. B.15 minutes. C.Two minutes per person. D.15 minutes for a 4-week sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter. E.4 hours.

B.15 minutes.

The length of a Sprint should be:(choose the best answer) 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.

What does it mean to say that an event has a timebox?(choose the best answer) A.The event can take no more than a maximum amount of time. B.The event must happen by a given time. C.The event must take at least a minimum amount of time. D.The event must happen at a set time.

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

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

B.The Developers.

Upon what type of process control is Scrum based?(choose the best answer) A.Defined B.Complex C.Empirical D.Hybrid

C.Empirical

A Scrum Team consists of the following:(choose the best three answers) A.Developers B.Product Owner C.Users D.Scrum Master E.Customers

A, B, D

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

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

Which Scrum events are timeboxed?(choose the best three answers) A.Refinement. B.Sprint Review. C.Sprint Retrospective. D.Sprint Testing. E.Sprint Planning. F.Release Retrospective. G.Release Testing.

B, C, & E

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

C.A framework for creating complex products in complex environments.

The timebox for the Sprint Review is:(choose the best answer) A.1 day. B.4 hours and longer as needed. C.As long as needed. D.4 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter. E.2 hours.

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

The timebox for the Sprint Planning event is?(choose the best answer) A.Monthly. B.4 hours. C.Whenever it is done. D.8 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.

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

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?(choose the best answer) 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 be lost. C.Management may feel less anxious. D.All of the above.

D.All of the above.

The three pillars of empiricism are:(choose the best answer) A.Planning, Inspection, Adaptation. B.Transparency, Eliminating Waste, Kaizen. C.Planning, Demonstration, Retrospective. D.Inspection, Transparency, Adaptation. E.Respect For People, Kaizen, Eliminating Waste.

D.Inspection, Transparency, Adaptation.

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

False

True or False: Scrum has a role called "project manager."

False

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

True or False: When multiple Scrum Teams work together on the same product, each team should maintain a separate Product Backlog.

False

During a Sprint, a Developer determines that the Scrum Team will not be able to complete the items in their forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Product Backlog items selected?(choose the best answer) A.The Product Owner and the Developers. B.The Scrum Master, the project manager, and the Developers C.The Product Owner and all stakeholders. D.The Developers.

A.The Product Owner and the Developers.

Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?(choose the best answer) A.The Stakeholders. B.The Product Owner. C.The Developers. D.The CEO. E.The Scrum Master.

B.The Product Owner.

When might a Sprint be abnormally cancelled?(choose the best answer) A.When the Developers feel that the work is too hard. B.When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. C.When the sales department has an important new opportunity. D.When it becomes clear that not everything will be finished by the end of the Sprint.

B.When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

Which statement best describes the Sprint Review?(choose the best answer) A.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. C.It is a demo at the end of the Sprint for everyone in the organization to check on the work done.f

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

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

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

Who creates the Definition of Done?(choose the best answer) 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 Master since they are responsible for the productivity of the Developers. D.The Scrum Team, in a collaborative effort where the result is the common denominator of all members' definitions.

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

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?(choose the best answer) A.The Product Owner. B.The Developers. C.The most junior member of the team. D.The Scrum Master.

B.The 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?(choose the best answer) A.The Scrum Master B.The Product Owner C.The Project Manager D.The Developers

B.The Product Owner

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

B.Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner.

What are three incorrect, untrue, or misleading statements about Scrum?(choose the best three answers) A.Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. B.Each component of Scrum serves a specific purpose and is essential to your ability to use Scrum to develop complex products. C.Scrum is a methodology where you can pick and choose which parts of Scrum you think will work for your environment. D.Scrum is a framework that eliminates complexity. E.Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. F.Scrum is like traditional processes but with self-organization to replace Project Managers.

C.Scrum is a methodology where you can pick and choose which parts of Scrum you think will work for your environment. D.Scrum is a framework that eliminates complexity. F.Scrum is like traditional processes but with self-organization to replace Project Managers.

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

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

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

A.Teach the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute timebox.

When should a Developer on a Scrum Team be replaced?(choose the best answer) A.As needed, while taking into account a short-term reduction in productivity. 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 productivity.

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?(choose the best answer) A.They do not have to be there; they only need to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum. 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.To gather status and progress information to report to management.

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

When does a Sprint conclude?(choose the best answer) 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.

When does the next Sprint begin?(choose the best answer) A.When the Product Owner is ready. B.Next Monday. C.Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint. D.Immediately following the next Sprint Planning.

C.Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

When does a Developer become accountable for the value of a Product Backlog item selected for the Sprint?(choose the best answer) 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.

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

C.The consistency reduces complexity.

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

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

True or False: The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a valuable and useful Increment of working product.

True

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

A & C

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

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

Who is on the Scrum Team?(choose the best three answers) A.Project Manager. B.The Scrum Master. C.Developers. D.The Product Owner.

B, C, & D

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 one the following answers is FALSE?) A.The Product Owner can help clarify or optimize the Sprint when asked by the Developers. B.The Developers may work with the Product Owner to add or remove work if they find themselves with more or less capacity than expected. C.The Sprint Backlog is fully formulated in the Sprint Planning event and does not change during the Sprint. D.As a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items, the Sprint Backlog changes and may grow as the work emerges.

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

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

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

What is the function or purpose of Management in Scrum?(choose the best answer) A.Continually monitor staffing levels of the Scrum Team. B.Identify and remove people that are not working hard enough. C.Monitor the progress of the Developers on the Scrum Team. D.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.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.