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SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION TEST Flashcards
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SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION TEST Flashcards

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The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the?

  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Scrum Team
  • Development Team (correct)

    • What emerges from self-organizing teams?

  • The best architecture, user stories and requirements
  • The best architecture, requirements and designs (correct)
  • The best process flows, user stories and requirements
  • The best designs, user stories and Sprint backlog

    • What is the one prerogative of a Scrum Master?

  • Provide estimates
  • Encourage the team to experiment with new ideas (correct)
  • Set the budget
  • Decide when to release the product

    • How should scrum teams plan work to be performed within sprints?

    <p>One Sprint at a time, adapting each Sprint Backlog according to what learned from the last Sprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are roles in the scrum framework?

    <p>Product Owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Large development teams generate too much complexity for?

    <p>An empirical process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the goal, scope and product domain is not understood by the Scrum Team, the Scrum Master should:

    <p>Facilitate a discussion between the Stakeholder, Product Owner and the Development Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the scrum values is the most demonstrated when a Team completes a task before moving to the next one?

    <p>Focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

    <p>Inspect how the last Sprint went with regard to people, relationships, process and tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an activity of Product Backlog management?

    <p>Clearly expressing Product Backlog Item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should the Scrum Master work with to determine if artifacts are completely transparent?

    <p>Scrum teams and other involved parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the service a Scrum Master provides to the Product Owner?

    <p>Find effective Product Backlog management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A process framework used to manage complex products in complex environment is known as:

    <p>Scrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Development Team members asking for help or admitting not knowing something best demonstrate which Scrum Value?

    <p>Courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are Sprint Reviews conducted or held?

    <p>Once at the end of every sprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can order the items in the Product Backlog?

    <p>Product Owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one service a Scrum Master provides to the Development Team?

    <p>Impediment Removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scrum artifacts provide transparency and opportunities for inspection and adaptation?

    <p>Sprint Backlog, Product Backlog and Increment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leadership style does the Scrum Master use for the Scrum team?

    <p>Servant Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which event are impediments to the sprint goal shared?

    <p>Daily Scrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can execute the work of the Sprint backlog?

    <p>Development Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a Scrum artifact?

    <p>Sprint Backlog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose responsibility is it to lead and coach the organization in its Scrum adaptation?

    <p>Scrum Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Development Team considers Sprint Retrospective isn't necessary. What should a Scrum Master do?

    <p>Coach the development team to help them understand the purpose of Sprint Retrospective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A team with all the skills necessary to deliver a potentially releasable product is______?

    <p>Cross-functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A developer identified a major technical issue during the Daily Scrum. What should the team do?

    <p>Meet and Discuss outside of Daily Scrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a Scrum Master encounters resistance from outside of the Development Team, what should the Scrum Master do?

    <p>Work with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of the Scrum in the Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Product backlog refinement should consume no more than what percent of the Development Team capacity?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A team member has an issue with no hardware to test the software. The Scrum Master contacted the hardware manager to help resolve this issue. What characteristic is the Scrum Master exhibiting?

    <p>Servant Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended range for Development Team size?

    <p>3-9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the Product Owner?

    <p>Clearly express and prioritize Product Backlog Items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Sprint, what Scrum Value must the team demonstrate to achieve the goal?

    <p>Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agile principle is being practiced if a team chooses to focus on the highest priority product backlog items?

    <p>Simplicity - the art of maximizing the amount of work not done is essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted?

    <p>Scrum Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a required attribute of a product backlog item (PBI)?

    <p>Estimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Scrum Master help ensure the Development Team is working effectively?

    <p>Coach the development team in self-organization and cross-functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity seeks to build consensus in a group setting?

    <p>Facilitating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when a Scrum Team says a Product Backlog item is 'Done'?

    <p>The item meets the Scrum Team's shared understanding of the definition of 'Done'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software built and delivered in pieces is known as

    <p>An incremental process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Sprint Retrospective meeting held?

    <p>After the Sprint review and prior to the next Sprint planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Daily Scrum is used to?

    <p>Inspect and adapt work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one is true for Sprint Planning?

    <p>The work to be performed in the Sprint is planned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A member of a Scrum team does not participate in the Scrum Planning and considers it a waste of time. What should the Scrum Master do first?

    <p>Meet individually to address the concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes the final decision on prioritizing the Product Backlog?

    <p>Product Owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important characteristic of a 'Done' increment?

    <p>Usable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statement is true regarding the increment?

    <p>It must be in a usable condition and meet the definition of 'Done'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collaborates and understands the work of the Sprint?

    <p>The Scrum Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Scrum Master do if the Development Team complains that Daily Scrum is just a 'Status Update Meeting'?

    <p>Explain that the intent of the Daily Scrum is to inspect the progress of the Sprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Scrum Team members meet and collaborate with each other to find the best way to build and deliver the software to the customer, which of the following Agile Values is being practiced?

    <p>Individuals and interactions over processes and tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the activity of a Product Owner?

    <p>Maximizing the value of the Development Team's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scrum Fundamentals

    • The Sprint Backlog is owned solely by the Development Team, facilitating focus and accountability.
    • Self-organizing teams best produce quality architecture, requirements, and designs.
    • The fundamental role of the Scrum Master is to encourage experimentation and learning within the team.

    Sprint Planning and Management

    • Scrum teams should plan work on a per-sprint basis, adjusting the Sprint Backlog based on learnings from previous sprints.
    • Product Backlog management requires clearly defined backlog items for thorough understanding and prioritization.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Key roles in Scrum include the Product Owner, who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and prioritizing items.
    • The Scrum Master leads and coaches the organization in effectively adopting Scrum practices and frameworks.
    • The Development Team is cross-functional, possessing all necessary skills to deliver a potentially releasable product.

    Scrum Events and Values

    • The Sprint Retrospective serves to inspect previous sprint performance concerning people, processes, and tools.
    • Daily Scrums focus on inspecting and adapting work rather than assigning tasks.
    • The Scrum value of Focus is exemplified when teams complete tasks before starting new ones.

    Transparency and Adaptation

    • Sprint and Product Backlogs, along with the Increment, are vital artifacts that promote transparency and facilitate inspection and adaptation.
    • Product Backlog refinement should consume no more than 10% of the Development Team's capacity to maintain efficiency.

    Leadership and Support

    • The Scrum Master embodies Servant Leadership, removing impediments for the Development Team and ensuring their environment supports effective work.
    • Facilitating group consensus and coaching the team in self-organization are crucial responsibilities of the Scrum Master.

    Agile Principles in Practice

    • Prioritizing high-value backlog items embodies the agile principle of simplicity, focusing on maximizing the work not done.
    • Effective collaboration and daily engagement among the Scrum Team emphasize individuals and interactions over processes and tools.

    Product Owner's Role

    • The Product Owner's main responsibility is to maximize the value of the Development Team's work by clearly expressing and prioritizing backlog items.
    • The Product Owner ultimately holds the decision-making power regarding the ordering of Product Backlog items.

    Characteristics of a "Done" Increment

    • A "Done" increment must be usable, meeting the shared understanding of the definition of done by the Scrum Team.
    • An increment must be in a usable condition and fulfill the definition set by the Scrum Team to be considered complete.

    Collaboration and Team Dynamics

    • The Scrum Team collaborates to determine work solutions, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
    • When team members express concerns about process efficiency, the Scrum Master should engage with them individually to address their issues constructively.

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