VCE Guide Scrum Master Quiz and Flashcards

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What is a key condition to strive for in a scenario with six new Scrum Teams building one product?

There should be six Product Owners, reporting to a chief Product Owner.

There should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.

There should be only one Product Owner. (correct)

Each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.

When a new Product Owner joins a team after nine Sprints, which activity is part of their role?

Providing the Development Team with detailed specifications.

Describing features as Use Cases.

Ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times. (correct)

Interacting with stakeholders.

As a Scrum Master, what should you do if there aren't enough technical writers for all Development Teams?

Negotiate with stakeholders to prioritize user documentation tasks.

Train one member from each Development Team to handle user documentation. (correct)

Recruit technical writers dedicated to each Development Team.

Assign user documentation tasks to the Product Owner.

What is the responsibility of the Development Team regarding user documentation?

Development Team members must create the user documentation. Signup and view all the answers

In what manner will work orders be processed for technical writers working on-demand?

On a last in, first out basis. Signup and view all the answers

What approach is suggested by the text to handle user documentation if there are no technical writers available?

Let Development Team members write the user documentation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern for Scrum Masters when developers require full-time commitment from an external specialist?

Developing integrated software increments. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about waiting for a technical writer to join the Development Team?

It can lead to delays in completing necessary documentation tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the Development Teams to take responsibility for creating user documentation?

To ensure that user documentation reflects accurate technical details. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog?

The Product Owner Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion used by the Product Owner to order items in the Product Backlog?

Value Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Development Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint?

The Sprint length holds and the Development Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a topic that should be discussed in the Sprint Review?

Planning for the next Sprint. Signup and view all the answers

What should the Scrum Master do if a member of the Development Team expresses concerns about data security issues?

Create a Product Backlog item for security. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Development Team continuously learn if they cannot complete their work by the end of the Sprint?

The actual capacity of the team for future Sprints. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done regarding an issue that arises?

Ask the person to share the issue with the team immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a Development Team to be cross-functional?

The Development Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an increment of software. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Sprint burndown chart?

To provide an estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to estimate the total work remaining for a Sprint?

By using a Sprint burndown chart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a cross-skilled individual in a Development Team?

To contribute to the work necessary to deliver an increment of software. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended composition of a Development Team?

A team of individuals with various skill sets. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scrum Framework

In a scenario where multiple Scrum Teams are working on the same product, there should be only one Product Owner and one Product Backlog.

Product Owner Role

The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times.
The Product Owner must interact with stakeholders.

Scrum Team Responsibilities

The Development Team is responsible for creating user documentation, even if there aren't enough technical writers.

Scrum Master Concerns

When external dependencies (e.g., technical specialists) are involved, the Scrum Master should consider the benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
The Scrum Master should also consider the ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.

Product Backlog Ordering

The Product Backlog is ordered by the Product Owner with the most valuable items placed at the top.

Sprint Completion

If the Development Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint, the Sprint length holds and the Development Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length.

Sprint Review

The Sprint Review should discuss Sprint results.

Scrum Master Actions

When a Development Team member raises concerns about data security issues, the Scrum Master should ask the person to share the issue with the team as soon as possible.

Cross-Functional Development Team

A cross-functional Development Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an increment of software.

Sprint Burndown Charts

Sprint burndown charts show an estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint.

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