PSM-I Exam - Professional Scrum Master I

NEW QUESTION 1
Who can cancel a Sprint? (choose the best answer)

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

Answer: D

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint, 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 topics should be discussed in the Sprint Review? (Choose the best answer.)

• A. The Scrum process, and how it was used during the Sprint.
• B. Coding and engineering practices.
• C. The product Increment.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 3
One of the Scrum events is the Daily Scrum. What are two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum? (Choose two.)

• A. A shared understanding of the most important work to be undertaken next to achieve the best possible progress toward the Sprint goal.
• B. An update of completed tasks and of the remaining work so the Scrum Master can plan the next day.
• C. A status report for the upper management indicating what each individual has done, will be doing, and what is impending him/her.
• D. An updated Scrum board to make Sprint progress transparent for the stakeholders.
• E. New impediments for the Scrum Master to take care of.

Answer: AE

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum are a shared understanding of the most important work to be undertaken next to achieve the best possible progress toward the Sprint goal, and new impediments for the Scrum Master to take care of. The other options are not intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum, as they are either irrelevant (such as updating a Scrum board) or inappropriate (such as providing an update or a status report).

NEW QUESTION 4
A Scrum Master is essentially the same thing as a traditional PM (Project Manager).

• A. True
• B. False

Answer: B

Explanation:
The correct answer is B, because a Scrum Master is not the same thing as a traditional PM (Project Manager). The Scrum Guide states that “the Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. Scrum Masters do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values.” Therefore, a Scrum Master is not a manager, but a servant-leader and a coach for the Scrum Team and the organization.

NEW QUESTION 5
Who is responsible for engaging the stakeholders?

• A. The Business Analyst.
• B. The Development Team.
• C. The Team Manager.
• D. The Project Manager.
• E. The Product Owner.

Answer: E

Explanation:
The Product Owner is responsible for engaging the stakeholders, as stated in the Scrum Guide1: “The Product Owner is one person, not a committee. The Product Owner may represent the desires of a committee in the Product Backlog, but those wanting to change a Product Backlog item’s priority must address the Product Owner.”

NEW QUESTION 6
What is the recommended size for a Scrum Team? (Choose the best answer.)

• A. At least 7.
• B. 9
• C. 10 or fewer.
• D. 7 plus or minus 3.

Answer: C

Explanation:
The recommended size for a Scrum Team is 10 or fewer people, as stated in the Scrum Guide: “The recommended size of a Scrum Team is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint, typically 10 or fewer people.”

NEW QUESTION 7
Which two activities will a Product Owner engage in during a Sprint? (Choose two.)

• A. Run the Daily Scrum.
• B. Prioritize the Development Team’s work on the Sprint Backlog.
• C. Update the Sprint burndown chart.
• D. Answer questions from the Development Team about items in the current Sprint.
• E. Work with the stakeholders.

Answer: DE

Explanation:
The correct answers are D and E, because these are two activities that a Product Owner can engage in during a Sprint. The Scrum Guide states that “the Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from work of the Development Team.” Therefore, the Product Owner can answer questions from the Development Team about items in the current Sprint, and work with the stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.

NEW QUESTION 8
Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project must have the same Sprint start date.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer: B

Explanation:
The correct answer is B, because multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project do not have to have the same Sprint start date. The Scrum Guide states that “multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One product goal unites them. Therefore, they must mutually define and comply with a definition of ‘Done’ that applies to their combined work product.” Therefore, the synchronization of multiple Scrum Teams is based on their shared product goal and definition of ‘Done’, not on their Sprint start date.

NEW QUESTION 9
At the seventh Sprint Review, the stakeholders are disappointed and angry. They have determined that the product or system being built will not meet their needs and will cost more than they are willing to spend. What factors likely led to this? (Choose two.)

• A. The Project Management Office (PMO) has not been engaged adequately.
• B. The Product Owner has not been keeping the stakeholders aware of the progress of the project.
• C. The stakeholders haven’t been using the Sprint Reviews to inspect and evaluate progress.
• D. The stakeholders were not allowed to enter the development area.

Answer: BC

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, the Sprint Review is a time for the Scrum Team and the stakeholders to inspect the product Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. The Product Owner is responsible for keeping the stakeholders aware of the progress of the project and inviting them to the Sprint Review. If the Product Owner has not been doing this, or if the stakeholders have not been using the Sprint Review to inspect and evaluate progress, then they may be disappointed and angry at the seventh Sprint Review. The other options are not likely factors that led to this situation, as they are either irrelevant (such as the PMO or the development area) or incorrect (such as delaying the release).

NEW QUESTION 10
True or False: An increment must be released to customers or users at the end of each sprint.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide, an Increment does not have to be released to customers or users at the end of each Sprint. However, it must be in a usable condition and meet the Definition of Done. The decision to release an Increment is made by the Product Owner, based on the value and feedback obtained from stakeholders. The other option is not valid, as it implies that releasing an Increment is mandatory at the end of each Sprint.

NEW QUESTION 11
Who determines how many Product Backlog items the Developers select tor a sprint? (choose the best answer)

• A. The Scrum Master
• B. The Scrum Team
• C. The Developers
• D. The stakeholders attending Sprint Planning
• E. The Product Owner

Answer: C

Explanation:
The Developers determine how many Product Backlog items they select for a Sprint, as stated in the Scrum Guide: “The Developers select items from the Product Backlog to include in the current Sprint. The Scrum Team may refine these items during this process, which increases understanding and confidence.”

NEW QUESTION 12
How much time is required after a Sprint to prepare for the next Sprint?

• A. The break between Sprints is time-boxed to 1 week for 30 day Sprints, and usually less for shorter sprints.
• B. Enough time for the requirements for the next Sprint to be determined and documented.
• C. Enough time for the Development team to finish the testing from the last Sprint.
• D. Non
• E. A new Sprint starts immediately following the end of the previous Sprint.
• F. All of the above are allowed depending on the situation.

Answer: D

Explanation:
The correct answer is D, because there is no gap between Sprints in Scrum. The Scrum Guide states that “a new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.” Therefore, there is no time required after a Sprint to prepare for the next Sprint.

NEW QUESTION 13
A Scrum Master is introducing Scrum to a new Development Team. The Development Team gas decided that a Sprint Retrospective is unnecessary. What action should the Scrum Master take?

• A. Call a meeting between the Development Team and senior management.
• B. Comply with the decision of the self-organizing team.
• C. Consult with the Product Owner to see how he/she feels about the situation.
• D. Begin facilitating productive and useful Sprint Retrospectives.

Answer: D

Explanation:
The correct answer is D, because if a new Development Team decides that a Sprint Retrospective is unnecessary, the Scrum Master should begin facilitating productive and useful Sprint Retrospectives. The Scrum Guide states that “the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. … During each Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team plans ways to improve product quality by adapting the definition of ‘Done’ as appropriate.” Therefore, the Scrum Master should help the Development Team understand the value and importance of the Sprint Retrospective, and make it an engaging and constructive event.

NEW QUESTION 14
What it the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

• A. To gather status and progress information to report to management.
• B. To write down any changes to the Sprint Backlog, including adding new items, and tracking progress on the burn-down.
• C. He or she does not have to be there; he or she only has to ensure the Development Team has a Daily Scrum.
• D. To make sure every team member answers the three questions.

Answer: C

Explanation:
The correct answer is C, because 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.” Therefore, the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum is to ensure that it happens, but he or she does not have to be there.

NEW QUESTION 15
What two techniques could the Scrum Master use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which development techniques to apply? (Choose two.)

• A. Involve the complete Development Team.
• B. Use coaching techniques; such as open questions and active listening.
• C. Ask an external technical specialist to make the decision.
• D. Send every team member to the company’s HR department to express their concerns.

Answer: AB

Explanation:
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Developers are self-organizing and decide how to turn Product Backlog items into an Increment of value. No one tells them how to do their work. The Developers are accountable for creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog. The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both
within the Scrum Team and the organization. Therefore, when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which development techniques to apply, two techniques that the Scrum Master could use are:
Involve the complete Development Team, as they are responsible for managing and refining their own work.
Use coaching techniques, such as open questions and active listening, to help the Development Team resolve their conflict and reach a consensus.
The other options are not appropriate, as they may undermine the self-organization and empowerment of the Developers.
References: Scrum Guide

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