Scrum

When is the Sprint Goal created?

During the sprint planning meeting

True or false? All Developers should be cross-functional.

False

True or false? In scaled Scrum, each team demonstrates their individual Increment in a separate branch of the code.

False

True or false? Items at the top of the Product Backlog are, on average, larger than those at the bottom.

False

True or false? Scaled Scrum is one that conforms to Scrum and uses more than one team for all Sprints.

False

True or false? Since the Product Owner is accountable for the value of the product, they have the final say over the Definition of Done.

False

True or false? The whole Sprint Backlog is defined in the Sprint Planning meeting.

False

Which of these may change during the Sprint?: Product Goal; Product Backlog; minimum level of quality

Product Backlog

Who is responsible for engaging stakeholders?

Product Owner

Who is responsible for explaining the Product Backlog items?

Product Owner

Which of these are mandatory in Scrum: Product goal; face to face convos; value points; Definition of Done; Burn-down charts

Product goal and DoD

Who can attend the Daily Scrum meeting?

Anybody

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

The Scrum Master doesn't have to be at the daily scrum

Who creates the Sprint Goal?

The whole scrum team

True or false? It's generally better to have shorter Sprints when the project is riskier

True

True or false? Items at the top of the Product Backlog are, on average, smaller than those at the bottom.

True

True or false? Items in the Sprint Backlog are, on average, smaller than those in the Product Backlog.

True

True or false? The Definition of Done can change during the project.

True

True or false? The Developers are allowed to change their engineering practices whenever they want.

True

True or false? The Product Owner can also be a Developer.

True

True or false? The Product Owner can delegate some of their responsibilities to the Developers.

True

True or false? The Sprint Goal and the Sprint Backlog are the outputs of the Sprint Planning meeting.

True

True or false? There are no testers in Scrum.

True

Which TWO of the following can be reasons for the Scrum Master to attend the Daily Scrum? a. To track changes to the Sprint Backlog b. To participate as a Scrum Team member c. To get a report on progress of the Sprint d. The Developers have asked the Scrum Master to facilitate their Daily Scrum. e. It's not necessary for them to be in the meeting.

d and e

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be used by a Scrum team?: WBS, Gantt Chart; Digital camera, task board; Large screen, Planning Poker cards; Wiki, online forum

WBS, Gantt Chart

When is a Product Backlog item ready?

When it can be Done within one Sprint

The Developers are ready to start the first Sprint, but the Product Backlog is not yet ready. What should the Product Owner do? a. Let the team start the first Sprint, and continue refining the Product Backlog. b. Ask the Developers to help you refine the Product Backlog instead of starting the first Sprint. c. Let the Sprint begin, but only with the goal of completing the Product Backlog.

a

The Developers forecast that 5 out of 12 items they have in the Sprint Backlog won't be done by the end of the Sprint. What should they do? a. Review the work with the Product Owner to see if any adjustments are required, and keep working. b. The remaining items will be moved to the next Sprint Backlog. c. Continue to the next Sprint without a Sprint Review meeting and finish those items in the next Sprint. d. Extend the duration of the Sprint, to be able to deliver everything.

a

What happens if we forecast that some of the work defined in the Sprint Backlog won't be done by the end of the Sprint? a. Review the work with the Product Owner to see if any adjustments are required, and keep working. b. The remaining items will be moved to the next Sprint Backlog. c. Work overtime and try to complete all items. d. Cancel the Sprint.

a

When is an item in the Sprint Backlog considered complete? a. When there's nothing more we need to do before it can be used by the end users b. When the Scrum Master approves it c. When the customer approves its completeness d. When the item has all the quality requirements defined by the Product Owner.

a

Which of the following is NOT correct about Product Owners? a. They make sure that enough items are picked for the Sprint. b. They develop the Product Goal. c. They are accountable for ordering the Product Backlog items. d. They participate in the Sprint Planning meetings.

a

Which TWO of the following can be considered real outputs of a Sprint? a. A piece of software that is usable by the end users b. An Increment of working software c. An Increment of software with minor known bugs in it d. A user interface layout that is designed for the whole solution

a and b

Which TWO statements are correct about the Definition of Done? a. Can be improved during the project. b. Used by the developers to forecast how many items they can pick for the Sprint. c. Describes the purpose of each Sprint. d. It helps the Product Owner measure the progress of the Sprint work.

a and b

Which TWO statements best describe the Product Backlog? a. The customer's change requests are reflected in it. b. It may change anytime, and it is never complete. c. Contains only small and clear items. d. Contains all tasks identified by the Developers.

a and b

Which TWO statements explain when a Product Backlog item is considered complete? a. When there's nothing more we need to do before it can be used by the end users b. When it can be part of a potentially releasable Increment c. When the customer approves its completeness d. When all the Developers agree that it's complete

a and b

Which TWO of the following can be considered real outputs of a Sprint? a. A potentially releasable piece of software b. A document that describes the architecture of the software and can be used by the developers in the rest of the project c. A piece of software that is usable by the end users d. A plan for the following Sprints

a and c

Which TWO of the following contribute the most to the Scrum value "focus"? a. Timeboxing b. Sprint Review c. Sprint Goal d. Velocity

a and c

Which TWO of the following are required by Scrum? a. Sprint Retrospectives b. User Stories c. Definition of Ready d. Product Backlog refinement e. Story Points

a and d

Which TWO of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Discuss the relationship with the customer and the way user acceptance testing is done. b. Refine the Product Backlog. c. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. d. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint. e. Discuss the way Increments are demonstrated to the customer.

a and e

Which THREE statements best describe the Product Backlog? a. It may change anytime, and it is never complete b. Contains all tasks identified by the Developers. c. It changes as we learn more about the project. d. It is never baselined. e. It's used to create the project plan.

a, c, and d

The CEO comes to the team in the middle of the Sprint and asks them to make changes to their Sprint Backlog. Who should try to fix this problem? a. The Scrum Master b. The Product Owner c. The Stakeholders d. The Developers e. The Business Analyst f. The Team Leader

a. The Scrum Master

How does the Product Owner determine the number of items for the Sprint Backlog? a. Based on velocity b. They don't do it! c. In a way that maximizes the value of the Increment d. Based on what is needed for the next release

b

How is budgeting done in Scrum? a. Usually every day b. Ideally revised at each Sprint to ensure value is being delivered. c. Budgeting is done based on the initial Product Backlog. d. Scrum doesn't need a budgeting system.

b

There's a Scrum project that is supposed to have two releases: one in the middle and the other at the end of the project. Which of the following statements is correct about this project? a. Increments that are created before each release should be releasable. b. All increments should be releasable. c. Having releasable Increments depends on the preference of the operations. d. Increments are created for investigation and adaptation; they don't have to be releasable.

b

Which of the following can be considered a real output of a Sprint? a. A plan for the following Sprints b. A few Done features that are added to the previous version of the software c. A document that describes the architecture of the software and can be used by the developers in the rest of the project d. An Increment of software with minor known bugs in it

b

Which of the following is a benefit of self-management? a. Increased predictability b. Increased buy-in c. Increased cross-functionality d. Increased respect

b

Which of the following is correct about Scrum Masters? a. They are accountable for all changes to the Product Backlog. b. They participate in the Sprint Planning meetings. c. They estimate the value of Product Backlog items. d. They measure progress toward the Product Goal.

b

Which of the following is the LEAST productive way for the Scrum Master to improve the Developers' communications with the Product Owner? a. Monitor their communication performance. b. Act as a go-between for them. c. Teach them how to communicate effectively. d. Suggest effective communication tools and techniques to the Product Owner.

b

Which statement best describes the Product Backlog? a. It's used to create the project plan. b. The customer's change requests are reflected in it. c. Provides just enough information to enable the developers to design the product. d. Contains only small and clear items.

b

Which statement is correct about the Sprint Backlog? a. It has all the details. b. It has just enough detail. c. It has no detail.

b

Which TWO of the following are mandatory in Scrum? a. Test-Driven Development b. Product Backlog c. Progress measurement d. Burn-down charts e. Pair-Programming

b and c

Which TWO statements are correct about Product Backlog refinement? a. Normally, it doesn't take more than 10% of the Product Owner's time. b. Multiple teams may participate in it. c. It can be done any time during the Sprint. d. Normally, it shouldn't take more than 10% of the Scrum Team's time. e. It should be timeboxed for 8 hours or less. f. It should be done immediately before Sprint Planning.

b and c

Which TWO of the following are feedback loops in Scrum? a. Product Backlog refinement b. Sprint Planning c. Burn-down chart d. Sprint Review

b and d

Which TWO of the following are correct about the Scrum Team members? a. They are accountable for ordering the Product Backlog items. b. They participate in the Sprint Review meetings. c. They are accountable for maximizing the value of the product. d. They are accountable for engaging stakeholders. e. They are cross-functional.

b and e

Which THREE of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Refine the Product Backlog. b. Discuss the relationship with the customer and the way user acceptance testing is done. c. Discuss the way Product Backlog refinement is done during the Sprints. d. Calculate Velocity. e. Discuss the timeboxed duration of Sprints f. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint.

b, c and e

Which THREE of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. b. Discuss the way Increments are demonstrated to the customer. c. Calculate Velocity. d. Discuss the timeboxed duration of Sprints. e. Refine the Product Backlog. f. Discuss the Definition of Done.

b, d, and f

Which THREE of the following actions may a Scrum Master take in starting up a project? a. Ask the team to work together and prepare a complete Product Backlog. b. Ask the Developers to discuss and identify the way they are going to develop the product. c. Ask the development managers to introduce their departments and capabilities. d. Ensure that team members have clear roles and responsibilities. e. Ask the Developers to introduce themselves to each other and describe their skills and background. f. Ask the Product Owner to explain the project, its business need, history, goals, and context.

b, e, and f

On average, items in the Product Backlog tend to be _____ a. smaller than those in the Sprint Backlog b. the same size as those in the Sprint Backlog c. larger than those in the Sprint Backlog

c

The Developers have realized that one of the planned works in the Sprint Backlog is not needed anymore. What should they do? a. Ask the Product Owner to remove it. b. Inform the Product Owner, so that they can cancel the Sprint. c. Remove it if it's OK with the Product Owner. d. Keep it, but inform the Product Owner

c

What type of test should be done during the Sprint? a. All tests except for user acceptance tests b. All tests except for integration tests c. Every type of test d. Unit tests

c

Which Scrum value is demonstrated when we continuously show the correct performance on a burn-down chart that everyone can see? a. Transparency b. Inspection c. Openness d. Trust

c

Which of the following can be considered a real output of a Sprint? a. A document that describes the architecture of the software and can be used by the developers in the rest of the project b. New features that are ready for integration c. A potentially releasable piece of software d. A plan for the following Sprints

c

Which of the following can be considered a real output of a Sprint? a. UML diagrams b. A plan for the following Sprints c. A piece of software that is usable by the end users d. An Increment of software with minor known bugs in it

c

Which of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Refine the Product Backlog. b. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. c. Discuss techniques used to facilitate the Sprint Retrospective meeting. d. Calculate Velocity.

c

Which statement best describes the Product Backlog? a. Provides just enough information to enable the developers to design the product. b. Contains only small and clear items. c. It changes as we learn more about the project. d. It's used to create the project plan.

c

Which TWO statements explain when a Product Backlog item is considered complete? a. When all identified tasks are done b. When the item has all the quality requirements defined by the Product Owner. c. When no work is left for it based on the Definition of Done d. When it can be part of a potentially releasable Increment

c and d

Which TWO of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint. b. Calculate Velocity. c. Discuss the Definition of Done. d. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. e. Discuss techniques used to facilitate the Sprint Retrospective meeting.

c and e

The Sprint Backlog contains which THREE of the following elements? a. Estimates for the sizes of items b. Order of items in the Product Backlog c. The Sprint Goal d. Tasks e. Resource assignment f. Items selected from the Product Backlog

c, d and f

All of the following are inputs to Sprint Planning, EXCEPT: a. Velocity b. Previous Increment c. Product Backlog d. Sprint Goal

d

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 be lost C. management may feel less anxious D. all of the above

d

The length of a sprint should be: a. short enough to keep 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 performance of the Sprint should be measured at least __. a. Before or after each release b. Once a week c. Once per Sprint d. Once a day

d

Which of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. b. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint. c. Calculate Velocity. d. Discuss the timeboxed duration of Sprints.

d

Who creates the definition of done? A. The scrum team, in a collaborative effort where the result is the common denominator of all members' definitions B. The scrum master C. The product owner D. If it is not an organizational standard, the scrum team must create a definition of done appropriate for the product

d

What's the recommended number of Developers in a team?

10 or less

What's the timeboxed duration of Sprints?

One month max

Which of the following may be done when the team becomes mature enough during the project? They may improve their Definition of Done; They may not need Sprint Retrospectives anymore; They won't need timeboxed events anymore; They can release every Sprint.

They may improve their Definition of Done.

True or false? All teams should be cross-functional in scaled Scrum.

True

True or false? Daily Scrums are held at the same time and place every day.

True

What are the THREE classical questions of Daily Scrums, if you decide to go through them?

What work did I do yesterday to help the team achieve its goal? What work am I going to do today to help the team achieve its goal? What impediments are in my way or in the way of the team?

When is the Sprint over?

When the timebox expires

How many hours per day should a Developer work? a. They should work at a constant pace. b. Normally, they work about 40 hours a week. c. They should work as much as needed for realizing the Sprint Backlog items by the end of the Sprint. d. They should work at least 6 ideal man-hours.

a

The Product Owner is not collaborating with the Developers during the Sprint. What would you do as the Scrum Master? a. Bring up the issue in the next Sprint Retrospective. b. Talk to the functional manager of the Product Owner. c. Cancel the Sprint and start training the Product Owner. d. Nominate someone else as the proxy Product Owner.

a

What should the Developers do when they have trouble delivering an item because they don't understand it? a. Collaborate with the Product Owner to see what's possible and desirable. b. Defer the item to the next Sprint. c. Complete as much of the item as possible, and use it in the Sprint Review meeting to create a better understanding of what is needed. d. Ask the Scrum Master to remove this impediment.

a

Which element is NOT an attribute of Product Backlog items? a. Owner b. Description c. Order d. Estimate

a

Which of the following is required by Scrum? a. Product Backlog refinement b. Having full-time developers c. Release planning d. Test-Driven Development

a

Which statement is correct about the Product Backlog? a. It has just enough detail. b. It has all the details. c. It has no detail.

a

Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Sprint Planning meeting? a. The Sprint Goal b. Tasks c. Resource assignment d. Estimates for the sizes of items e. Order of items in the Product Backlog

a and b

Which TWO of the following are benefits of self-management? a. Increased creativity b. Increased respect c. Increased buy-in d. Increased cross-functionality e. Increased predictability

a and c

Which TWO of the following are correct about Developers? a. They assign work during the Sprint. b. They measure progress toward the Product Goal. c. They run the Daily Scrums. d. They make sure that the Product Backlog items are well understood. e. They measure the progress of the project.

a and c

Which TWO of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Discuss the Definition of Done. b. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint. c. Discuss the next Sprint Goal. d. Refine the Product Backlog. e. Discuss the relationship with the customer and the way user acceptance testing is done.

a and e

Which two of the following are correct about the length of Sprints? a. All Sprints must be one month or less. b. Sprint length is set during Sprint Planning, and is long enough to develop all items in the Sprint Backlog. c. Sprint length is set during Sprint Planning, and is long enough for programming and testing all items, but not for integrating them. d. Depends on the position of the stars ;) e. It's preferable to have Sprints of the same length.

a and e

Which THREE statements are correct when four teams are working on a product? a. There is only one Product Backlog. b. There can be multiple Scrum Masters. c. There are multiple Sprint Backlogs in each Sprint. d. There is only one Scrum Master. e. There can be multiple Product Backlogs. f. There can be multiple Product Owners.

a, b, and c

Which THREE of the following are outputs of the Sprint Planning meeting? a. Items selected from the Product Backlog b. The Sprint Goal c. Order of items in the Product Backlog d. Tasks e. Resource assignment f. Estimates for the sizes of items

a, b, and d

What's the recommended number of Scrum Team members?

10 or less

What's the role of a Scrum Master during Sprint Retrospectives?

Being as a Scrum Team member

Who determines how work is performed during the Sprint?

Developers

True or false? A 2x increase in the number of Developers will double productivity.

False

True or false? At least one high-priority process improvement item should exist in each Sprint Backlog.

False

True or false? Cross-functional teams are optimized in a technical layer of a system.

False

True or false? Each item in the Sprint Backlog is owned by one or a pair of Developers.

False

True or false? It's required to use User Stories in Scrum.

False

True or false? It's up to the self-managing team to decide which Scrum events are needed in the project.

False

True or false? Only Product Backlog items that are "Ready" can be selected for the Sprint Backlog.

False

True or false? Scrum is a technique for developing complex products.

False

True or false? Sprint Review is a meeting for receiving customer's formal acceptance

False

True or false? The Definition of Done is composed by the Product Owner, to ensure that the Increments will be usable by the end-users.

False

True or false? The Developers can have a Team Leader to improve communications and collaboration.

False

True or false? The Product Backlog is baselined before the first Sprint

False

True or false? The Product Owner should determine how many items should be selected for the Sprint Backlog.

False

True or false? The Product Owner should have a complete Product Backlog before the first Sprint can start.

False

True or false? The Scrum Master shouldn't allow the Developers to start working without having the tasks identified and assigned.

False

True or false? The Scrum Team should compose a Definition of Ready at the beginning of the project, and improve it as it learns more about the work.

False

True or false? The Sprint Backlog stays fixed after Sprint Planning.

False

True or false? When multiple teams are working on the same product, there should be one common Definition of Done that they all follow.

False

At the end of the Sprint, all items are Done except for one that is almost Done. What should be done with this item? a. Put it in the next Sprint Backlog. b. Do not include it in the Increment. c. It can be added to the Increment if the customer accepts it. d. The Sprint will be extended until we complete the item.

b

How do changes in the project environment impact the Product Backlog? a. The Product Backlog should be kept high-level enough to tolerate such changes. b. It evolves to reflect the changes. c. The old, baselined Product Backlog would be saved, and a new one would be created for the rest of the project. d. There's no effect on the Product Backlog.

b

Which of the following limits work in progress? a. Having Sprint Retrospectives b. Using timeboxes c. Having Sprint Reviews d. Using Product Backlogs

b

Which TWO of the following are correct about Scrum Masters? a. They decide when to release the Increments. b. They participate in the Sprint Review meetings. c. They help the organization implement Scrum. d. They assign work during the Sprint. e. They manage the Sprint Backlog.

b and c

Which TWO of the following can be considered real outputs of a Sprint? a. New features that are ready for integration b. A piece of software that is usable by the end users c. A few Done features that are added to the previous version of the software d. A document that describes the architecture of the software and can be used by the developers in the rest of the project

b and c

Which TWO statements are correct about the number of Product Owners when there are three products being developed using Scrum? a. Each product should have a separate Product Owner. b. There can be a different Product Owner for each product. c. There can be a single Product Owner for all products. d. There should be only one Product Owner.

b and c

Which two of the following should be considered in setting the timeboxed duration of Sprints? a. It should be longer in bigger projects. b. It shouldn't be longer than one month. c. It's better to have shorter Sprints when the project is riskier. d. It should be shorter when there are more developers. e. It shouldn't be longer than 6 weeks.

b and c

Which TWO statements are correct about Daily Scrums? a. It's timeboxed for 2 minutes per developer. b. It's always a 15-minute timeboxed event, no matter how many developers there are, or how long the Sprint is. c. It's 15 minutes only if the Sprint is one month long. d. It's held at the same time and place every day. e. No one apart from the Developers is allowed to be there.

b and d

Which TWO statements are correct about non-functional requirements? a. They will be in the Sprint Backlog, but not the Product Backlog. b. Some of them can be added to the Product Backlog. c. They will be considered in the Hardening Sprints. d. Some of them can be added to the Definition of Done. e. Some of them can be controlled by the QA department of the organization.

b and d

Which THREE of the following are correct about Product Owners? a. They are allowed to make changes to the Sprint Backlog. b. They are accountable for maximizing the value of the product. c. They answer questions about the Product Backlog items in the Sprint Backlog. d. They are accountable for engaging stakeholders. e. They calculate velocity. f. They measure the progress of Sprints.

b, c, and d

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional? a. The Developers work closely with business analysts, architects, and testers external to them. b. Every Developer has all the expertise required for creating potentially releasable Increments. c. The team includes not only programmers, but also testers, architects, UI designers, etc. d. The team should collaborate with all functional units.

c

What happens if we forecast that some of the work defined in the Sprint Backlog won't be done by the end of the Sprint? a. Outsource part of the work to other teams or parts of the organization. b. The remaining items will be moved to the next Sprint Backlog. c. They will deliver as much as they can, and they learn more about how many items they can deliver in the subsequent Sprints. d. Continue to the next Sprint without a Sprint Review meeting and finish those items in the next Sprint.

c

When is an item in the Sprint Backlog considered complete? a. When the item is ready for user acceptance testing b. When all identified tasks are done c. When it's potentially usable for the end users, if it becomes part of the Increment d. When the Scrum Master approves it

c

Which of the following best describes transparency? a. The emergent process must be visible to those receiving the work. b. The emergent process must be visible to those performing the work as well as those receiving the work. c. The emergent process and work must be visible to those performing the work as well as those receiving the work. d. The emergent process and work must be visible to those performing the work.

c

Which of the following is correct about Product Owners? a. They prioritize the work items in the Sprint Backlog. b. They are the only people who are allowed to add items to Product Backlogs. c. They participate in the Sprint Review meetings. d. They are allowed to add new work to the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint.

c

Which TWO of the following are timeboxed? a. Product Backlog refinement b. Release Planning c. Sprint Retrospective d. Sprint e. Sprint testing

c and d

The Developers cannot forecast how much work they can do in the upcoming Sprint, because of uncertainties in the Product Backlog that the Product Owner is not able to overcome. Which TWO actions should the Scrum Master recommend? a. Cancel the Sprint and start the next one when the items are clear. b. Extend the duration of Sprint Planning and ask them to discuss the items more and reach agreement. c. Ask the Developers to come up with their best guess and don't worry too much about their capacity. d. Cancel the Sprint Planning meeting, give them some time to prepare, and then hold another Sprint Planning. e. Invite everyone to discuss this problem in the next Sprint Retrospective and try to find a solution.

c and e

How is the Product Backlog impacted by changes in the environment in which the product will be used? a. The Product Backlog should be kept high-level enough to tolerate such changes. b. There's no effect on the Product Backlog. c. The old, baselined Product Backlog would be saved, and a new one would be created for the rest of the project. d. It evolves to reflect the changes.

d

What does a trend line through a release burn-down chart indicate? a. When the project will likely finish if the team develops at a speed equal to the last Sprint b. When the remaining work is supposed to be finished c. The budgeted cost of the project d. When the remaining work will likely be completed if nothing changes in the Product Backlog and the Scrum Team

d

What's the role of a Product Owner during Sprint Retrospectives? a. Capturing process improvement ideas for the next Sprint Backlog b. Summarizing and reporting the results of the meeting to stakeholders c. They should not participate in this meeting d. Participating as a Scrum Team member

d

Which of the following actions may a Scrum Master take in starting up a project? a. Ensure that a bonus system is in place for the top performance of individuals. b. Ask the team to work together and prepare a complete Product Backlog. c. Ask the development managers to introduce their departments and capabilities. d. Ask the Product Owner to explain the project, its business need, history, goals, and context.

d

Which of the following is a valid service from a Scrum Master to a Product Owner? a. Help the Product Owner order the Product Backlog items in order to maximize value. b. Act as the middleman between the Product Owner and the Developers, as requested or required. c. Act as a proxy when the Product Owner is not available to the team. d. Help the Product Owner find techniques for managing the Product Backlog.

d

Which of the following is correct about Product Backlog refinement? a. It should be done immediately before Sprint Planning. b. It should be timeboxed for 8 hours or less. c. The Scrum Master should facilitate it. d. Multiple teams may participate in it. e. Normally, it shouldn't take more than 10% of the Scrum Team's time.

d

Which of the following may be done in the Sprint Retrospective meeting? a. Calculate Velocity. b. Discuss the Product Backlog items for the next Sprint. c. Refine the Product Backlog. d. Discuss the relationship with the customer and the way user acceptance testing is done.

d

Which statement is NOT correct about Daily Scrums? a. Only the Developers participate in the meeting. b. It's always a 15-minute timeboxed event, no matter how many developers there are, or how long the Sprint is. c. It's held at the same time and place every day. d. It's facilitated by the Scrum Master.

d

Which TWO of the following actions may a Scrum Master take in starting up a project? a. Ensure that team members have clear roles and responsibilities. b. Ask the team to work together and prepare a complete Product Backlog. c. Ensure that there's a clear understanding of the whole scope of the project. d. Ask the Developers to discuss and identify the way they are going to develop the product. e. Ask the Product Owner to explain the project, its business need, history, goals, and context.

d and e