PSM I Preparation (Scrum Guide 2020)

What is Scrum?

• A rigid methodology for complex problem-solving

• A lightweight framework for generating value

• A set of detailed instructions for software development

Answer explanation

Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.

Scrum requires a Scrum Master to orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog.

Which of the following is NOT true about Scrum?

• A Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog

• The Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint

• The Product Owner inspects the results

• The Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust for the next Sprint

Answer explanation

The Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust for the next Sprint

What are the three core pillars of Scrum according to the Scrum Guide (2020)? (Select all that apply)

• Transparency

• Comprehensiveness

• Inspection

• Adaptation

Answer explanation

The empirical Scrum pillars: Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation

What is the main purpose of the Scrum framework?

• To provide detailed instructions for software development

• To improve current management, environment, and work techniques

• To define all the steps necessary to complete a project

Answer explanation

Scrum makes visible the relative efficacy of current management, environment, and work techniques, so that improvements can be made.

Scrum emphasizes

• A top-down approach to project management

• A self-organizing team environment

• A strict hierarchy within the development team

Answer explanation

Scrum Teams are self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.

What are the two core principles Scrum is founded upon?

• Transparency and inspection

• Empiricism and lean thinking

• Inspection and adaptation

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.

Scrum promotes a one-time, large-scale approach to project delivery

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Scrum employs an iterative, incremental approach to optimize predictability and to control risk

Which of the following statements is NOT a benefit of Scrum according to the Scrum Guide (2020)?

• Reduced risk through early detection of problems

• Increased predictability in project delivery

• Scrum focuses on individual expertise over team collaboration

Answer explanation

Scrum engages groups of people who collectively have all the skills and expertise to do the work and share or acquire such skills as needed.

Transparency in Scrum is more important than inspection

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"Transparency enables inspection. Inspection without transparency is misleading and wasteful."