SCRUM Master Certification Exam
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Who determines the person to start the Daily Scrum?
A. The last person to join the meeting to encourage punctuality.
B. Whoever the Development Team decides should start....
Who determines the person to start the Daily Scrum?
A. The last person to join the meeting to encourage punctuality.
B. Whoever the Development Team decides should start.
C. The Scrum Master, to ensure the meeting stays on track.
D. The person holding the token.
Is it true that Scrum Teams can only interact with stakeholders during Sprint Review?
True
What does it mean when a Development Team is described as cross-functional?
A. The Development Team is made up of developers, business analysts, architects, and testers.
B. The Development Team includes cross-skilled individuals capable of contributing to delivering
an increment of software.
C. Developers work alongside architects, business analysts, and testers from outside the team.
D. The Development Team consists of various roles pulled from other teams.
How long is the time-box for the Daily Scrum?
A. 30 minutes.
B. 15 minutes.
C. 45 minutes for a 4-week sprint, with adjustments for shorter sprints.
D. 1 hour.
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,Why is it important for the Daily Scrum to be held at the same time and place every day?
A. It simplifies scheduling and reduces complexity.
B. The consistency reduces complexity.
C. The Product Owner prefers it.
D. The room is always available at that time.
Does a Scrum Team always need at least one Release Sprint?
True
Which statement best describes Scrum?
A. A rigid methodology that provides detailed instructions for software development.
B. A process designed to be predictive and confirm to principles of Scientific Management.
C. A collection of best practices that must always be followed in software development.
D. A framework for developing complex products in dynamic environments.
Is it mandatory for every Scrum Team to have both a Product Owner and a Scrum Master?
A. True. Their participation and availability affect the team's outcomes.
B. False. A business analyst can take the place of the Product Owner.
C. False. The Scrum Master is optional if the team doesn’t request one.
D. True. Both roles must be 100% dedicated to the team.
What is the definition of "Done" used for? (Choose three.)
A. To define how many Product Backlog items should be completed in a Sprint.
B. To create a shared understanding of when work is considered complete.
C. To describe the purpose, objectives, and time-boxes of each Scrum event.
D. To outline the necessary work before a Sprint can end.
E. To increase transparency within the Scrum Team.
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,What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
A. To evaluate whether the project's goals are still valid.
B. To inspect the product increment with stakeholders and gather feedback.
C. To review the Scrum Team's performance and processes.
D. To assess team collaboration and communication.
Which phrase best describes a Product Owner?
A. Go-between development team and customers.
B. Responsible for optimizing value.
C. Acts as a requirements engineer.
D. Manages the Scrum Team.
If the Development Team lacks the necessary tools and infrastructure to complete a Product Backlog
item, what should the Scrum Master do? (Choose two.)
A. Coach the Development Team to improve their skills, tools, and infrastructure, and adjust the
Definition of "Done" as needed.
B. Encourage the Product Owner to accept partially "Done" increments.
C. Change the current Sprint focus to improving infrastructure.
D. Declare the Development Team is not ready for Scrum.
E. Have the Development Team establish a Definition of "Done" that can realistically be achieved
with their current resources.
What is the role of management in Scrum?
A. To support the Scrum Team with insights and resources for continuous improvement.
B. To oversee the productivity of the Development Team.
C. To monitor and penalize underperforming individuals.
D. To manage staffing levels of the Development Team.
At the end of a Sprint, which of the following might a Development Team deliver?
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, A. A list of failed unit tests to improve acceptance tests.
B. An increment of software with minor known issues.
C. An increment of working software that is "done."
D. A document requested by the Scrum Master.
If a Development Team requests reducing the Daily Scrum to two days a week, what is the most
appropriate response from the Scrum Master? (Choose two.)
A. Consider the request and decide on the new meeting schedule.
B. Explain why the Daily Scrum is important for the team to adjust their plan regularly.
C. Have the Development Team vote on the matter.
D. Understand the reasons behind the request and work with the team to improve the Daily
Scrum.
What is included in the Sprint Backlog?
A.User Stories.
B.Tasks.
C.Use Cases.
D.Tests.
E.Any of the above (or others) which are a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items.
E.Any of the above (or others) which are a decomposition of the selected Product Backlog items.
A new developer is having continuing conflicts with existing Development Team members and creating
the hostile environment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the team member?
A.The hiring manager is responsible, because he/she hired the developer.
B.The Scrum Manager is responsible, because he/she removes Impediments.
C.The Development Team is responsible and may need help from the Scrum Master.
D.The Product Owner is responsible, because he/she controls the return on investment (ROI).
B.The Scrum Manager is responsible, because he/she removes Impediments.
The Product Owner is not collaborating with the Development Team during the Sprint. What are two
valuable actions for a Scrum Master to take? (Choose two.)
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