GAQM Certified Agile Scrum Product Owner Exam CASPO-001 CASPO Exam Practice Test

Answer : C

The Product Backlog is emergent and doesn't need to be fully 'ready' before Sprint Planning. The Scrum Guide states: 'Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed for the Sprint.' If items aren't refined, the team can refine them during planning to select enough for the Sprint.

A: Canceling isn't an option; Sprints start immediately after the previous one.

B: Splitting Sprint Planning isn't supported; it's a single time-boxed event.

C: Correct---refinement can occur within planning.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product... The Scrum Team may refine items during Sprint Planning.' (Section: 'Product Backlog')

Thus, C is correct.

Answer : C

The Scrum Guide emphasizes self-organization and self-management as core principles for the Scrum Team, particularly the Developers: 'They are self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.' When forming multiple Scrum Teams from a large group, the Scrum Master's role is to facilitate and coach, not dictate. Option C aligns with this by empowering the Developers to self-organize into teams, fostering ownership and collaboration. Option A (skill-based division) is too prescriptive and risks creating component teams rather than cross-functional ones, which Scrum favors. Option B shifts responsibility to the Product Owner, whose role is Product Backlog management, not team formation. Thus, C is the best tactic.

Answer : A, D, E

Sprint length in Scrum is a critical decision that impacts the team's ability to deliver value and adapt. The Scrum Guide states that Sprints are fixed in length (typically one month or less) to create consistency and enable regular inspection and adaptation. While it doesn't explicitly list factors, practical application and Scrum principles suggest:

A (The ability to go to market with a product release): Shorter Sprints allow faster feedback and releases, aligning with Scrum's focus on delivering value frequently.

D (The level of uncertainty over the technology to be used): High uncertainty may warrant shorter Sprints to mitigate risk and validate assumptions, a key aspect of empirical process control.

E (The risk of being disconnected from the stakeholders): Shorter Sprints ensure frequent stakeholder engagement (e.g., via Sprint Reviews), reducing this risk.

Option B is incorrect because Scrum does not require uniform Sprint lengths across an organization---each team can choose what works best. Option C is irrelevant, as team formation changes are not tied to Sprint length in Scrum. Thus, A, D, and E are the best factors.

Answer : A

The Scrum Guide mandates that all work selected for a Sprint must meet the Definition of 'Done': 'The Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints.' During Sprint Planning, the Developers forecast what they can deliver as a 'Done' Increment, committing to that scope. Option A reflects this accountability. Option B suggests incomplete work carries over, which violates the Increment's usability requirement. Option C is too vague and not tied to 'Done.' Option D imposes a process Scrum doesn't require. Thus, A is correct.

Answer : A

Validated learning, a concept from Lean thinking integrated into Scrum, involves testing assumptions with real-world outcomes. The Scrum Guide emphasizes frequent delivery to gain feedback: 'The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing value.' Option A---releasing an Increment to the market---directly tests business assumptions (e.g., user needs, market fit), providing concrete data. Option B (Sprint Review acceptance) is internal and doesn't validate with external users. Option C focuses on productivity, not business value validation. Thus, A is the key way.

Answer : A

If the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete (e.g., a feature is no longer needed), the Product Owner can cancel the Sprint. The Scrum Guide states: 'A Sprint can be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.'

A: Correct---the Product Owner decides.

B: Stakeholders advise, but don't decide.

C: The Scrum Master lacks this authority.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'A Sprint can be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions change. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.' (Section: 'Sprint Cancellation')

Thus, A is correct.

Answer : C

The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner by fostering Scrum adoption: 'The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including... Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management.' If collaboration is lacking, coaching (C) aligns with this role, emphasizing Scrum's collaborative nature and incremental value delivery.

A: Escalation bypasses the Scrum Master's responsibility to resolve issues.

B: Canceling Scrum is extreme and abandons the framework.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including: Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management; Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.' (Section: 'The Scrum Master')

Thus, C is correct.