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Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 49mins
A release is mandatory at the end of every sprint.
True
False
Who orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog?
Scrum Master
Scrum Team
Product Owner
Project Manager
Who turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint?
Product Owner
Scrum Team
Scrum Master
Stakeholders
In the Scrum it is possible to have a sub-team or hierarchy.
True
False
Who should participate in the Daily Scrum?
Developer
Stakeholders
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Through discussions with the Product Owner, the Developers select items from the Product Backlog to include in the current Sprint.
True
False
In order to maximise value, a Product Owner should be aware of which of the following:
(Select 2)
Product Vision
Customer Feedback
Sprint Velocity
Unit Test Results
Scrum is...
Lightweight, simple to understand, simple to master.
Heavyweight, difficult to understand, difficult to master.
Lightweight, simple to understand, difficult to master.
Common backlog item attributes are:
Velocity, Risk, Ownership
Description, Order, Size
Transparency, Inspection, Adaption
A demo of the increment must be carried out at the Sprint Review.
True
False
Stakeholders may include HR representatives
True
False
Before the first Sprint, the Product Backlog must contain everything we will develop for the product.
True
False
An increment must be available
Before each planned release
Before Daily Scrum
Whenever user acceptance testing is complete
By the end of each Sprint, before the Sprint Review
What is the recommended timebox for Daily Scrum?
15 minutes
3 hours or less
4 hours or less
8 hours or less
One of the accountabilities of the Product Owner is to create the Sprint Goal before Sprint Planning.
True
False
The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the Increment of product resulting from the Sprint, assess the impact of the work performed on overall progress toward the Product Goal and update the Product backlog in order to maximize the value of the next period.
False
True
What is the recommended timebox for Sprint Planning?
15 minutes
3 hours or less
4 hours or less
8 hours or less
What is the recommended timebox for Sprint Review?
15 minutes
3 hours or less
4 hours or less
8 hours or less
What is the recommended timebox for Sprint Retro?
15 minutes
3 hours or less
4 hours or less
8 hours or less
Product Backlog management includes:
Tick all that apply
Making sure that the Product Backlog is visible, transparent and understood
Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal
Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog Items
Ordering Product Backlog Items
Product Backlog management does NOT include developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal.
True
False
Who manages the Sprint Backlog?
The Product Owner
The Scrum Team
The Scrum Master
The Developers
The Product Owner is also the owner/creator of the Definition of Done?
True
False
One of the accountabilities of the Product Owner is to create the Sprint Goal before Sprint Planning
True
False
The Product Owner may make sure value is created by maximising:
Tick all that apply.
Users on the latest version of the product
Employee Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction
Return on Investment
A Product Backlog Item is done. What does that mean in Scrum?
The item is ready for UAT
All tasks identified for the item are done
No work left based on the Definition of Done
The entire feature is complete
Evidence Based Management (EBM) looks at 4 key value areas.
What area is being described?
Measures value that could be realized by meeting all potential needs of the customer or user.
Current Value
Ability to Innovate
Unrealized Value
Time to Market
Evidence Based Management (EBM) looks at 4 key value areas.
What area is being described?
Measures value delivered to customer or user today.
Current Value
Ability to Innovate
Unrealized Value
Time to Market
Evidence Based Management (EBM) looks at 4 key value areas.
What area is being described?
Measures the ability to quickly deliver new capability, service, or product.
Current Value
Ability to Innovate
Unrealized Value
Time to Market
Evidence Based Management (EBM) looks at 4 key value areas.
What area is being described?
Measures the ability to deliver a new capability that might better serve a customer or user need.
Current Value
Ability to Innovate
Unrealized Value
Time to Market
What are the three pillars of Agile?
Transparency, Independence, Authority
Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation
Methods, Principles, Techniques
Trust, Innovation, Adaptation
Which of the following is NOT in the Agile Manifesto?
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working solutions over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan
Which of the following is NOT in the Agile Manifesto?
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Following a plan over responding to change
Which factors are fixed in an Agile Project?
Choose two:
Time
Cost
Scope
Quality
Which role on an Agile team is responsible for facilitating the daily stand-up and removing any impediments?
Developer
Stakeholder
Product Owner
Scrum Master
There are 3 Scrum Artifacts.
Which artifact is being described?
A transparent and ordered list of known and valuable work.
Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog
Increment
Product Goal
There are 3 Scrum Artifacts.
Which artifact is being described?
A forecast by the developers about what will be in the next increment.
Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog
Increment
Sprint Goal
There are 3 Scrum Artifacts.
Which artifact is being described?
A body of inspectable, usable and done work.
Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog
Increment
Iteration
There are 3 Scrum Commitments.
Which commitment is being described?
A single long-term objective
Product Goal
Product Backlog
Sprint Goal
Definition of Done
There are 3 Scrum Commitments.
Which commitment is being described?
A single objective for the Sprint.
Product Goal
Sprint Backlog
Sprint Goal
Definition of Done
There are 3 Scrum Commitments.
Which commitment is being described?
A transparent description of the quality measures required.
Product Goal
Increment
Sprint Goal
Definition of Done
Where does a Product Owner maintain and prioritise items?
Product Backlog
Sprint Backlog
Requirements Catalogue
Product Vision
The Product Owner is one person, not a committee.
True
False
How much time is required after a Sprint to prepare for the next Sprint?
Enough time for team to finish testing
Enough time to prepare and finalise requirements
None, new Sprint starts immediately
All of the above depending on the situation
Mark is a Product Owner. He wants to add additional product backlog items to the current Sprint Backlog. Sprint planning has already happened, what should Mark do?
(Choose the best option)
He should bring it up at a daily scrum and discuss it with developers.
He should just add the items to the sprint backlog. The Developers will figure out the best way to do the additional work.
He should consult with the Scrum Master. They will make the final call as to whether the work will be added to the current sprint.
He should hold a separate meeting with developers and discuss the options of adding additional items. The Developers can consider the possibility and may be able to accommodate additional work.
Which of the following are Scrum Artifacts?
(Choose 3options that apply)
Sprint Backlog
Product Backlog
Increment
Product Goal
Sprint Goal
A Product Backlog Item (PBI) can be re-estimated, reordered or modified but they can't be removed from Product Backlog.
True
False
In large organizations multiple scrum teams may work on the same product. In this scenario, each Scrum Team would have its own Product Backlog.
True
False
During a Sprint, the work scheduled for the sprint is more than was estimated during Sprint Planning. That means a few items in the Sprint Backlog cannot be finished by the end of the Sprint. The Sprint can be cancelled,
True
False
Which of the following statements is true about the Sprint Backlog?
It is owned by the Developers
It must be defined before Sprint Planning.
The Product Owner decides the scope and ordering of the Sprint Backlog.
It is owned by the Product Owner.
In which Scrum event do Key Stakeholders actively participate?
Sprint Review
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Retro
Who updates the project plan in Scrum?
The Product Backlog is the project plan in Scrum. The Product Owner updates it as new information and insights emerge.
The Scrum Master is responsible for aligning the Product Backlog with the project plan.
The BA is responsible for aligning the Product Backlog with the project plan.
Project plans are not allowed in Scrum.
Which concept illustrates that, as a forecast lengthens, the level of unknowns also increase?
The Iron Triangle
The Cone of Uncertainty
The Product Development Lifecycle
The Product Owner or the Scrum Master can also be a Developer on the Scrum Team.
True
False
What provides guidance to the Developers on why they are building the Increment?
The Agile Manifesto
The Sprint Goal
The Sprint Backlog
The Definition of Done
If an item in the Sprint Backlog cannot be finished by the end of the Sprint the Sprint is cancelled. For example, if it turns out there is a lot more work to do than was estimated
False
True
What is the commitment associated with the Product Backlog?
Product Goal
Sprint Goal
Definition of Done
Product Vision
Which of the following is NOT part of a Scrum Team
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Developer
Project Manager
Scrum is ...
A process
A definitive method
A collection of best practices
A framework
Scrum teams are ...
Self-managing and cross-functional
Created according to specialities
At least 10 people in size
Managed by a Scrum Leader
The Product Owner is accountable for ...
For maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum team
Managing the team according to organisation guidelines
Making sure that the instructions of the Steering Committee are followed at all time
Create detailed plans and schedule on how the team will perform their work
Which of these is NOT a Scrum value?
Agility
Courage
Respect
Focus
What is NOT a typical product owner accountability?
Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog Items
Ordering Product Backlog items
Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog
Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood
The Product Owner can be a group of persons such as a committee
True
False
The Product Owner can represent the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog.
True
False
Who can cancel a Sprint?
Product Owner
Management
Developers
Scrum Master
Who is accountable to create a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint?
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Developers
Scrum Team
Which event is NOT an official Scrum event?
Daily Scrum
Backlog Refinement
The Sprint
Sprint Retro
Which event happens just after the Sprint Review?
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Retro
Backlog Refinement
When does a new Sprint start?
Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint
Once all testing activities of the previous Sprint have been completed
Once the product has been released
When requested by the Product Owner and the Scrum Master
An increment can be delivered to stakeholders before the end of a Sprint.
True
False
Who attends the Sprint Retrospective?
The development team and selected stakeholders
The Product Owner and the development team
The development team and the Scrum Master
The Scrum Team
Who decides how functionality will be built into a "Done" product Increment?
Developers
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Scrum Team
Product Backlog Items have which attributes?
A title and a description
They are written in user story format
They have a size in points
It depends
Who decides the number of items to take from the Product Backlog to create the Sprint backlog?
Scrum Master
Developers
Product Owner
Management
What is a Scrum Master?
A manager who checks that work committed is completed
A developer who moved through the ranks
A project manager who ensures that items are turned into done
A leader serving the Scrum team and the larger organisation
How important is it for a Product Owner to order Product Backlog items by using value points?
It is not acceptable, as it is not empirical
It is acceptable, as it is the only way to forecast value
The Product Owner may use value points or another method, it is up to them to decide
The Sprint Review is the only time at which stakeholder feedback is taken into account.
True
False
What are typical activities for a Product Owner in a Sprint?
Work with Developers to refine the Product Backlog
Work with stakeholders, SMEs and users
Attend every daily scrum to answer questions
Create financial reports based on spent hours
Who creates the Definition of Done?
The Product Owner, they are accountable for the Product's success
The Scrum Master, they are responsible for productivity
The Scrum Team, they are a self-managing team
The Organisation, if no one is available from the organisation then this becomes the responsibility of the Scrum Team
The Sprint Backlog is fully formulated in Sprint Planning and does not change during the Sprint
True
False
When does a Developer become accountable for the value of a Product Backlog item selected for the Sprint?
At Sprint Planning
At Daily Scrum
When they start working on the item
Never. The whole Scrum Team is accountable
When does a Sprint conclude?
When all the Product Backlog Items meet their Definition of Done
When the Scrum Master says so
When the Product decides the Sprint Goal has been achieved
When the Sprint Retro has been done
Scrum is a framework that eliminates complexity.
True
False
The Scrum Master does not have to be at the Daily Scrum. They only need to make sure that the Developers have a Daily Scrum
True
False
Following a meeting with the cybersecurity team, the Product Owner identified a couple of new non-functional requirements. What should he or she do with them?
Ask the Developers to add them to the definition of "Done". The Product Backlog is for business functions only.
Leave it up to the Developers. The Product Owner does not need to understand security requirements.
Add them to the Product Backlog. The Product Backlog is a list of everything, so security requirements clearly belong there and should be implemented as any other Product Backlog Items.
Add them to the Product Backlog. Backlog refinement will clear if any of the requirements should be part of the definition of "Done". Otherwise they should be implemented as the rest of the items.
Which statement is true about defining the Definition of Done?
No one (not even the Scrum Master) tells the Developers how to define a Definition of Done.
The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team by working with other Scrum Masters to define a common Definition of Done.
Multiple Scrum Teams working with the same product owner must follow the same Definition of Done.
If Done for an increment is not a convention of the development organisation, the Scrum Team must define a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.
Which statement is FALSE about the Sprint?
It is timeboxed to a maximum of 1 month.
It is a container for other events.
It cannot be cancelled.
Scenario: Based on the order of the Product Backlog, the team should start working on a new cloud-based component of the product. However, the environment is not yet available. What should the Product Owner do?
Since the highest-ranked items cannot be delivered, skip the Sprint and wait for the new environment.
Ask the Developers to deliver a mock solution and deploy it in the new environment later.
Reorder the Product Backlog. Make sure the Developers deliver value despite of the third party dependency.
To which event can the Scrum Team invite technical and domain specialists who are not part of the Scrum Team?
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Planning
Sprint Retrospective
What is the relationship between the Increment and the release?
A release can only happen when the Sprint is over.
Increments must be potentially releasable, however, a release is not strictly bound to any Increments.
The Increment must be released when accepted.
Which of the following are some of the Scrum values?
Focus
Agility
Courage
Respect
If the entire team is working from home, who is responsible for organising the Daily Scrum?
The Developers
Scrum Master
Product Owner
Project Manager
The Product Owner must make sure that enough Product Backlog Items are selected at Sprint Planning to satisfy Stakeholders.
True
False
