PSM-I Exam - Professional Scrum Master I

NEW QUESTION 1
Who has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog? (Choose the best answer.)

• A. The Stakeholders.
• B. The Product Owner.
• C. The Scrum Team.
• D. The Scrum Master.
• E. The Developers.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog, as he or she is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The other roles do not have this authority, although they may provide input and suggestions to the Product Owner.

NEW QUESTION 2
Which are appropriate topics for discussion in a Sprint Retrospective? (Choose the best three answers.)

• A. Arranging the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
• B. The value of work currently represented in the Product Backlog.
• C. Team relations
• D. Definition of Done.
• E. How the Scrum Team does its work.

Answer: CDE

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint. The topics that are appropriate for discussion are those that relate to how the team does its work, such as team relations, Definition of Done, and processes, tools, communication, collaboration, quality, etc. The other options are not appropriate topics for discussion in a Sprint Retrospective, as they belong to other Scrum events (such as arranging the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint in the Sprint Planning or evaluating the value of work in the Product Backlog in the Sprint Review).

NEW QUESTION 3
What are two ways that architecture and infrastructure are handled in Scrum? (Choose two.)

• A. They are discussed, determined, and documented before the actual feature development Sprints.
• B. They are implemented along with functional development of the product.
• C. They are added to the Product Backlog and addressed in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small.
• D. They are built by a separate team through the creation of an architectural runway.

Answer: BC

Explanation:
Architecture and infrastructure are handled in Scrum by implementing them along with functional development of the product, and by adding them to the Product Backlog and addressing them in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small, as stated in [2]: “Scrum does not distinguish between developing functionality or architecture. They are developed together, as they are both important and support each other. Architecture is not a separate phase; it is part of the product development. Architecture is added to the Product Backlog as any other feature or functionality.”

NEW QUESTION 4
What is the key concern when multiple Development Teams are working from the same Product Backlog?

• A. Minimizing dependencies between teams.
• B. Clear definition of requirements.
• C. Meeting original scope projections.
• D. Making sure there’s enough work for everyone on every team.
• E. Maximizing velocity.

Answer: A

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, when multiple Scrum Teams are working together on one product, they must coordinate their work with each other. One way to do this is through Nexus, a framework for scaling Scrum. Nexus helps to reduce cross-team dependencies and integration issues by making them more transparent. The key concern when multiple Development Teams are working from the same Product Backlog is minimizing dependencies between teams so that they can deliver an integrated Increment that meets the definition of “Done”.
References: Scrum Guide, Nexus Guide

NEW QUESTION 5
Which of the following services are appropriate for a Scrum Master in regard to the Daily Scrum?

• A. Lead the discussions of the Development Team.
• B. Make sure that all 3 questions have been answered by each member of the team.
• C. Keep track of whether each team member has a chance to speak.
• D. Teach the Development Team to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute time-box.
• E. All of the above.

Answer: D

Explanation:
The correct answer is D, because one of the services that a Scrum Master can provide in regard to the Daily Scrum is to teach the Development Team to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute time-box. The Scrum Guide states that “the Scrum Master ensures that the Development Team has the meeting, but the Development Team is responsible for conducting the Daily Scrum. The Scrum Master teaches the Development Team to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15-minute time-box.”

NEW QUESTION 6
The CEO asks the Development Team to add a “very important” item to a Sprint that is in progress. What should the Development Team do?

• A. Add the item to the current Sprint and drop an item of equal size.
• B. Add the item to the current Sprint without any adjustments.
• C. Inform the Product Owner so he/she can work with the CEO.
• D. Add the item to the next Sprint.

Answer: C

Explanation:
The correct answer is C, because the Development Team should inform the Product Owner so he/she can work with the CEO. The Scrum Guide states that “only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master.” Therefore, if the CEO wants to add a “very important” item to a Sprint that is in progress, he or she should communicate with the Product Owner, who can then decide whether to cancel or continue the current Sprint.

NEW QUESTION 7
Which three behaviors demonstrate that a team is self-organizing? (Choose three.)

• A. Stakeholders walking in at the Daily Scrum to check progress and work with the Scrum Master to optimize the functional scope for the Sprint.
• B. The Development Team members are working within the boundaries of their functional description and nicely handing off work from analyst to developer to tester to integration.
• C. The Product Owner doesn’t need to be at Sprint Retrospectives.
• D. The Development Team creating their own sprint backlog, reflecting all work that is part of the definition of “Done”.
• E. The Development Team has all the skills needed to create a releasable Increment.
• F. Development Team members collaboratively selecting their own work during the Sprint.
• G. The Development Team inviting external people to the Sprint Planning to ask them how to turn aProduct Backlog item into an Increment via a complete and detailed Sprint Backlog.
• H. The Scrum Master is no longer needed.

Answer: DEF

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, three behaviors that demonstrate that a team is self-organizing are creating their own sprint backlog, having all the skills needed to create a releasable Increment, and collaboratively selecting their own work during the Sprint. The other options are not behaviors that demonstrate
self-organization, as they are either contrary to Scrum values and principles (such as stakeholders walking in at the Daily Scrum or working within functional boundaries) or unnecessary for self-organization (such as the Product Owner not being at Sprint Retrospectives or the Development Team inviting external people to the Sprint Planning).

NEW QUESTION 8
What are two responsibilities of testers in a Development Team? (Choose two.)

• A. Verifying the work of programmers.
• B. Everyone in the Development Team is responsible for quality.
• C. Tracking quality metrics.
• D. Finding bugs.
• E. Scrum has no “tester” role.

Answer: BE

Explanation:
The correct answers are B and E, because Scrum has no “tester” role and everyone in the Development Team is responsible for quality. The Scrum Guide states that “the Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of ‘Done’ product at the end of each Sprint.
Development Teams are structured and empowered by the organization to organize and manage their own work. The resulting synergy optimizes the Development Team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.”

NEW QUESTION 9
When a Development Team is having trouble delivering a working Increment because they don’t understand a functional requirement, what should they do?

• A. Add a specialist to the Development Team.
• B. Partially complete the functionality, and discuss the remaining work at the Sprint Review.
• C. Collaborate with the Product Owner to determine what is possible and acceptable.
• D. Defer the work to a more appropriate Sprint.

Answer: C

Explanation:
The correct answer is C, because when a Development Team is having trouble delivering a working Increment because they don’t understand a functional requirement, they should collaborate with the Product Owner to determine what is possible and acceptable. The Scrum Guide states that “the Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from work of the Development Team. How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals.” Therefore, the Product Owner should clarify the functional requirement and negotiate the scope of work with the Development Team.

NEW QUESTION 10
What is the time-box for the Sprint Planning meeting?

• A. 4 Hours for a monthly Sprint.
• B. 8 Hours for a monthly Sprint.
• C. Monthly.
• D. Whenever it is done.

Answer: B

Explanation:
The correct answer is B, because the time-box for the Sprint Planning meeting is 8 hours for a monthly Sprint. The Scrum Guide states that “Sprint Planning is time-boxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.”

NEW QUESTION 11
How is management external to the Scrum Team involved in the Daily Scrum?

• A. The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.
• B. The Development Team self-manages and is the only management required at the Daily Scrum.
• C. Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.
• D. The Product Owner represents their opinions.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Daily Scrum is an event for the Developers of the Scrum Team. The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work. The Daily Scrum optimizes the probability that the Developers will meet the Sprint Goal. Every day, the Developers should understand how they intend to work together as a self-organizing team to accomplish the Sprint Goal and create the anticipated Increment by the end of the Sprint. Management external to the Scrum Team is not involved in the Daily Scrum, as they may interfere with the self-management and empowerment of the Developers.
References: Scrum Guide

NEW QUESTION 12
Who is accountable for clearly expressing Product Backlog items? (Choose the best answer.)

• A. The business analyst who represents the Product Owner.
• B. The Product Owner.
• C. The Scrum Master, or the Scrum Master may have the Developers do it.
• D. The Scrum Master.

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner is accountable for clearly expressing Product Backlog items, as he or she is responsible for managing and prioritizing the Product Backlog. The other options are not valid, as they imply that the Product Owner can be replaced by a business analyst, or that the Scrum Master or the Developers can express the Product Backlog items.

NEW QUESTION 13
How should a Scrum Team deal with non-functional requirements? (choose the best answer)

• A. Manage them during the Integration Sprint prior to the Release Sprint.
• B. Assign them to the lead developers on the team.
• C. Ensure every Increment meets them.
• D. Make sure the release department understands these requirements, but it is not the Scrum Team's responsibility.

Answer: C

Explanation:
The best answer is C. Ensure every Increment meets them. Non-functional requirements (NFRs) are system qualities that guide the design of the solution and often serve as constraints across the relevant
backlogs1. NFRs are persistent qualities and constraints typically revisited as part of the definition of done (DoD) for each Iteration, PI, or release1. The Scrum Team should ensure that every Increment meets the NFRs, as they are part of the product requirements and affect the value delivery and customer satisfaction.

NEW QUESTION 14
What two factors are best considered when establishing the Sprint length? (Choose two.)

• A. The organization has mandated similar length sprints.
• B. The level of uncertainty over the technology to be used.
• C. The frequency at which team formation can be changed.
• D. The risk of being disconnected from the stakeholders.

Answer: BD

Explanation:
The correct answers are B and D, because the length of the Sprint should be chosen based on the level of uncertainty over the technology to be used and the risk of being disconnected from the stakeholders. The Scrum Guide states that “Sprints have consistent durations throughout a development effort. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint. Sprints enable predictability by ensuring inspection and adaptation of progress toward a Sprint Goal at least every calendar month. When a Sprint’s horizon is too long the Sprint Goal may become invalid, complexity may rise, and risk may increase.”

NEW QUESTION 15
What enhances the transparency of an increment?

• A. Doing all work needed to meet the definition of “Done”
• B. Reporting Sprint progress to the stakeholders daily
• C. Keeping track of and estimating all undone work to be completed in a separate Sprint.
• D. Updating Sprint tasks properly in the electronic tracking tool.

Answer: A

Explanation:
he correct answer is A, because doing all work needed to meet the definition of “Done” enhances the transparency of an increment. The Scrum Guide states that “when a Product Backlog item or an Increment is described as ‘Done’, everyone must understand what ‘Done’ means.” Therefore, by meeting the definition of “Done”, an increment becomes transparent to all stakeholders and ready for release.

NEW QUESTION 16
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