Scrum Open Assesment
What does it mean to say that an event has a timebox?(choose the best answer) A.The event must happen at a set time. B.The event can take no more than a maximum amount of time. C.The event must happen by a given time. D.The event must take at least a minimum amount of time.
B
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.Stakeholders attend the Daily Scrum to check on the Scrum Team's progress. B.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. C.The Developers are collaboratively selecting their own work during the Sprint. D.The Developers have all the skills they need to create a valuable, useful Increment. E.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. F.The Developers create their own Sprint Backlog, reflecting all work that is required to meet the Definition of Done.
A, B, E
Who creates the Definition of Done?(choose the best answer) A.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. C.The Product Owner since they are responsible for the product's success. D.The Scrum Master since they are responsible for the productivity of the Developers.
B
True or False: It is mandatory that the product Increment be released to production at the end of each Sprint. A.True B.False
B
What is the role of Management in Scrum?(choose the best answer) A.Identify and remove people that are not working hard enough. B.Support the Product Owner with insights and information into high value product and system capabilities. Support the Scrum Master to cause organizational change that fosters empiricism, self-management, bottom-up intelligence, and intelligent product delivery. C.Monitor the progress of the Developers on the Scrum Team. D.Continually monitor staffing levels of the Scrum Team.
B
A Scrum Team consists of the following:(choose the best three answers) A.Users B.Product Owner C.Customers D.Developers E.Scrum Master
B, D, E
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? (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
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 all stakeholders. B.The Developers. C.The Scrum Master, the project manager, and the Developers D.The Product Owner and the Developers.
D
Upon what type of process control is Scrum based?(choose the best answer) A.Complex B.Hybrid C.Defined D.Empirical
D
When is a Sprint over?(choose the best answer) A.When the Product Owner says it is done. B.When all Product Backlog items meet their Definition of Done. C.When all the tasks are completed. D.When the timebox expires.
D
Sprint Review
Inspection: Increment, Sprint, Product Backlog, Product Goal, Progress towards Product Goal Adaptation: Product Backlog Who attends: Scrum Team and Stakeholders Time-box for 1 month: 4 hours
Sprint Planning
Inspection: Product Backlog, Product Goal Adaptation: Sprint Backlog, Sprint Goal Who attends: Scrum Team Time-box for 1 month: 8 hours
Daily Scrum
Inspection: Progress toward Sprint Goal Adaptation: Sprint Backlog Who attends: Developers Time-box for 1 month: 15 min
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.Inform the other members of the Scrum Team so the team can decide what to do. B.Add the item to the next Sprint. C.Add the item to the current Sprint and drop an item of equal size. D.Add the item to the current Sprint without any adjustments.
A
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
The timebox for a Daily Scrum is? (choose the best answer) A.15 minutes. B.15 minutes for a 4-week sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter. C.4 hours. D.Two minutes per person. E.The same time of day every day.
A
True or False: The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a valuable and useful Increment of working product. A.True B.False
A
What are two ways a Scrum Master serves to enable effective Scrum Teams?(choose the best two answers) A.By removing impediments that hinder the Scrum Team. B.By facilitating Developer decision-making. C.By starting and ending the meetings at the proper time. D.By keeping high value features high in the Product Backlog.
A, B
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 Developers. B.The Product Owner and the Developers. C.The Product Owner and all stakeholders. D.The Scrum Master, the project manager, and the Developers
B
How much work must the Developers complete for each Product Backlog item they select for a Sprint?(choose the best answer) A.All development work and at least some testing. B.Enough so that each Product Backlog item they select meets the Definition of Done. C.Analysis, design, programming, testing and documentation. D.As much as it can fit into the Sprint.
B
Which statement best describes the Sprint Review?(choose the best answer) A.It is when the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of a Sprint and figure out what to do next. B.It is a demo at the end of the Sprint for everyone in the organization to check on the work done. C.It is a mechanism to control Developer activity during a Sprint.
A
Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?(choose the best answer) A.The Developers. B.The Product Owner. C.The Scrum Master. D.The Stakeholders. E.The CEO.
B
Who is on the Scrum Team?(choose the best three answers) A.Project Manager. B.The Product Owner. C.Developers. D.The Scrum Master.
B, C, D
The timebox for the Sprint Planning event is?(choose the best answer) A.4 hours. B.Monthly. C.8 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter. D.Whenever it is done.
C
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 complete methodology that defines how to develop software. C.A framework for creating complex products in complex environments. D.A cookbook that defines best practices for software development.
C
When does a Developer become accountable for the value of a Product Backlog item selected for the Sprint?(choose the best answer). A.Whenever a team member can accommodate more work. B.During the Daily Scrum. C.At the Sprint Planning Event. D.Never. The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating value every Sprint.
D
What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?(choose the best answer) A.To write down any changes to the Sprint Backlog, including adding new items and tracking progress on the burn-down. B.To make sure every team member answers the three questions. C.They do not have to be there; they only need to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum. D.To gather status and progress information to report to management.
C
What is the recommended size for a Scrum Team?(choose the best answer) A.Minimum of 7. B.9. C.Typically 10 or fewer people. D.7 plus or minus 2.
C
When many Scrum Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the Definition of Done?(choose the best answer) A.Each Scrum Team uses its own, but must make their definition clear to all other teams so the differences are known. B.It depends. C.All Scrum Teams must have a Definition of Done that makes their combined Increment valuable and useful.
C
Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place?(choose the best answer) A.The Product Owner demands it. B.Rooms are hard to book and this lets it be booked in advance. C.The place can be named. D.The consistency reduces complexity.
D
When should the Developers 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
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 Product Owner B.The Project Manager C.The Developers D.The Scrum Master
A
True or False: Scrum has a role called "project manager." A.True B.False
B
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. A.True B.False
B
True or False: When multiple Scrum Teams work together on the same product, each team should maintain a separate Product Backlog. A.True B.False
B
When does a Developer become the sole owner of an item or task on the Sprint Backlog?(choose the best answer) A.Whenever a team member can accommodate more work. B.At the Sprint Planning event. C.Never. All Sprint Backlog items are "owned" by the Developers on the Scrum Team. D.During the Daily Scrum.
C
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
The three pillars of empiricism are:(choose the best answer) A.Planning, Demonstration, Retrospective. B.Transparency, Eliminating Waste, Kaizen. C.Respect For People, Kaizen, Eliminating Waste. D.Inspection, Transparency, Adaptation. E.Planning, Inspection, Adaptation.
D
The timebox for the Sprint Review is:(choose the best answer) A.1 day. B.2 hours. C.As long as needed. D.4 hours and longer as needed. E.4 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.
E
Which of the following services is appropriate for a Scrum Master in regard to the Daily Scrum? (choose the best answer). A.Ensure that all 3 questions have been answered. B.All answers apply. C.Lead the discussions of the Developers. D.Facilitate in a way that ensures each team member has a chance to speak. E. Teach the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute timebox.
E
Which Scrum events are timeboxed? (choose the best three answers) A.Sprint Retrospective. B.Sprint Planning. C.Sprint Review. D.Sprint Testing. E.Release Testing. F.Release Retrospective. G.Refinement.
A, B, C
Which two things should the Scrum Team do during the first Sprint?(choose the best two answers) A.Deliver an Increment of useful and valuable products. B.Develop a plan for the rest of the release. C.Determine the complete architecture and infrastructure for the product. D.Create the complete Product Backlog to be developed in subsequent Sprints. E.Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality.
A, E
When might a Sprint be abnormally canceled? (choose the best answer) A.When the sales department has an important new opportunity. B. When it becomes clear that not everything will be finished by the end of the Sprint. C. When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. D. When the Developers feel that the work is too hard.
C
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
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 Scrum Master. D.The most junior member of the team.
B
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.Keep stakeholders from distracting the Developers. C.Optimizing the value of the work the Scrum Team does. D.Directing the Developers.
C
When does the next Sprint begin?(choose the best answer) A.Immediately following the next Sprint Planning. B.Next Monday. C.When the Product Owner is ready. D.Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
D
Sprint Retrospective
Inspection: Sprint, Definition of Done Adaptation: Actionable improvements Who attends: Scrum Team Time-box for 1 month: 3 hours
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 Developers may work with the Product Owner to add or remove work if they find themselves with more or less capacity than expected. B.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. D.The Product Owner can help clarify or optimize the Sprint when asked by the Developers.
C
The Product Backlog is ordered by:(choose the best answer) A.Size, where small items are at the top and large items are at the bottom. B.Items are randomly arranged. C.Risk, where safer items are at the top, and riskier items are at the bottom. D.Least valuable items at the top to most valuable at the bottom. E.Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner.
E
Select 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.Scrum is based on empirical process control theory. C.Scrum is like traditional processes but with self-organization to replace Project Managers. D.Scrum is a framework that eliminates complexity. E.Each component of Scrum serves a specific purpose and is essential to your ability to use Scrum to develop complex products. F.Scrum is a methodology where you can pick and choose which parts of Scrum you think will work for your environment.
C, D, F Feedback: Scrum is meant to be implemented as prescribed in the Scrum Guide. For example, the five events in the Scrum Guide are mandatory, each event has a specific purpose. Scrum does not eliminate the complexity that is inherent in delivering a product in today's world, instead it offers a framework for dealing with complexity. By regularly delivering Increments of value teams gain the ability to inspect and rapidly adapt based on the feedback received. Project Managers are not simply replaced by self-managing teams. Scrum is a framework for optimizing decision making based on the knowledge and experience of the entire team.