scrum.assessment.role.a

Which two things does the Development Team do during the first Sprint?

• Deliver an increment of potentially releasable software.

• Determine the complete architecture and infrastructure for the product.

• Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality.

• Develop a plan for the rest of the release.

• Create the complete Product Backlog to be developed in subsequent Sprints.

The Development Team should have all the skills needed to:

• Complete the project as estimated when the date and cost are committed to the Product Owner.
• Do all of the development work, except for specialized testing that requires additional tools and environments.
• Turn the Product Backlog items it selects into an increment of potentially releasable product functionality.

A Product Owner is entitled to postpone the start of a new Sprint after the conclusion of a previous Sprint for the following reason:

• Not enough Product Backlog items are "Ready".
• The Product Owner has not identified a Sprint Goal.
• There is no acceptable reason. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
• The QA department needs more time to make the previous Increment "Done".
• The stakeholders are not happy with the value produced in the previous Sprint.

Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibility?

• Optimizing the value of the work the Development Team does.
• Directing the Development Team.
• Managing the project and ensuring that the work meets the commitments to the stakeholders.
• Keeping stakeholders at bay. 

What best describes the relationship of the Product Owner and the stakeholders?

• The Product Owner writes the User Stories as provided by the stakeholders.
• The Product Owner has the final call over the requirements and should involve the stakeholders as little as possible.
• The Product Owner actively asks for stakeholder input and expectations to process into the Product Backlog.
• The Product Owner provides the stakeholders with acceptance forms at the Sprint Review to record their formal agreement over the delivered software.

Which of the below are roles on a Scrum Team?

• Development Team

• Users

• Customers

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

It is mandatory for the Product Owner to monitor and share progress of the Product Backlog by using which method?

• A Product or Release burn-down chart
• A Value burn-up chart
• A Gantt chart
• Any practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming work
• A Sprint Review acceptance report

What two phrases best describe the relationship of the Product Owner and the Development Team?

• They should work apart as much as possible in order to keep the concerns of business and technology separated.

• They collaborate often so the Product Owner can make informed decisions in balancing effort and value of Product Backlog items.

• The Product Owner should be with the Development Team full-time to grow a deep understanding of the technology being used.

• They collaborate often so the Development Team builds Increments keeping end-user and stakeholder concerns in mind.

• They should share no more than the Sprint Planning and the Sprint Review meeting.

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

• Lead the discussions of the Development Team.
• Ensure that all 3 questions have been answered.
• Facilitate in a way that ensures each team member has a chance to speak.
• Teach the Development Team to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15 minute time-box.
• All answers apply.

What variables should a Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog?

• Effort first, then value
• Development cohesion as indicated by the Development Team
• Lowest development cost in order to maximize ROI
• The availability of resources and skills for implementation
• Whatever is most appropriate for the Product Owner to achieve the product's goals and to optimize the value received