Scrum Certification (PSM I) v4

Which statement best describes Scrum?

• A framework for developing and sustaining complex products.
• A project management style which focuses on iterations.
• Scrum is the predecessor of DevOps.
• A complete methodology for software development

The Developers should have all the skills needed to:

• Do all of the development work, except for specialized testing
• Turn the PBI into an Increment of useful and valuable prod functionality
• Complete the project as estimated with committed date and costs.

When might a Sprint be abnormally terminated?

• When Developers cannot finish all the Sprint work
• When Developers feel there is too much work in the Sprint
• When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete
• When a high priority item is added to the backlog

What are the three ways a Scrum Master keeps a Dev Team working at its highest productivity? (3 answers)

• Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed

• Helping the Developers to create high-value products

• Removing impediments to Developers progress

• By keeping high value features high in the Product Backlog

When different teams work on the same product, each should maintain a separate Product Backlog.

• True
• False

When is a Sprint over?

• When all the tasks are completed.
• When all Product Backlog items meet the definition of done.
• When the time-box expires.
• When the Product Owner says it is done.

Who is on the Scrum Team? (3 answers)

• Scrum Master

• Product Owner

• Developers

• Project Manager

Developers should change...

• As needed, acknowledging a brief reduction in productivity.
• Every Sprint to promote shared learning.
• As needed, with no impact to productivity.
• Never, because it reduces productivity.

Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?

• The Scrum Master
• The Stakeholders
• The Developers
• The Product Owner

What is the role of Management in Scrum? (2 answers)

• Support the Product Owner with insights and information.

• Continually monitor staffing levels of the Development Team.

• Monitor the Development Team's productivity.

• Support the SM to foster empiricism + self-organization.