The Sprint Goal is a result of Sprint Planning, as is the Sprint Backlog. True or False?
Answer : A
The Sprint Goal and the Sprint Backlog are both outcomes of Sprint Planning, making this statement true. According to the Scrum Guide, Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team collaborates to define the work to be performed during the Sprint. The Sprint Goal is a single objective set for the Sprint, providing focus and coherence to the work selected. It is crafted collaboratively by the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master during Sprint Planning. Simultaneously, the Sprint Backlog is created, consisting of the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint plus a plan to deliver them, aligned with the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide states: 'Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed... This resulting plan is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team.' Thus, both the Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog emerge from this event, confirming option A as correct.
Question 2
Who assigns ownership of the Sprint Backlog items during the Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
Answer : C
The Sprint Backlog is collectively owned by the Developers, not assigned to individuals. The Scrum Guide defines it as: 'The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers... It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint.' Self-organization means the Developers decide who does what, without fixed ownership of items.
A, B: Individual assignment isn't mandated; it's a team effort.
C: Correct---the Developers as a whole own it.
D: The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how).' (Section: 'Sprint Backlog')
Thus, C is correct.
Question 3
Holding a Sprint 0 is the most effective way to: (Choose the best answer)
Answer : D
'Sprint 0' is a concept from pre-Scrum practices and isn't part of the official framework. The Scrum Guide mandates that Sprints deliver value: 'A Sprint is a time-box of one month or less during which a 'Done', usable, and potentially releasable product Increment is created.' A preparatory 'Sprint 0' for architecture, team building, or backlog creation contradicts this by not producing an Increment.
A, B, C: These may occur outside Sprints, but not as a 'Sprint 0.'
D: Correct---Scrum has no such event.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'Each Sprint may be considered a short project... There is no gap between Sprints.' (Section: 'Sprint')
Thus, D is correct.
Question 4
What is typical work for a Product Owner in a Sprint? (Choose the best two answers)
Answer : C, E
The Scrum Guide outlines the Product Owner's responsibilities as maximizing value through Product Backlog management, which includes:
C: 'Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal' and refining the Product Backlog with Developers to ensure clarity and readiness.
E: 'Representing stakeholders' by collaborating with them to align the Product Backlog with their needs.
Option A is incorrect---the Product Owner may attend Daily Scrum if needed, but it's not typical or required; it's the Developers' event. Option B is wrong---the Developers manage their work plan (Sprint Backlog). Option D (financial reporting on hours) isn't a Scrum responsibility. Thus, C and E are typical.
Question 5
Which are NOT appropriate topics for discussion in a Sprint Retrospective? (Choose the best two answers)
Answer : D, E
The Scrum Guide states: 'The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness' by inspecting the last Sprint's people, processes, and tools.
D: The next Sprint's Sprint Backlog is planned in Sprint Planning, not the Retrospective, making it inappropriate.
E: Product Backlog value is the Product Owner's domain, discussed in refinement or Sprint Review, not the Retrospective, which focuses on team improvement.
Options A, B, and C (work processes, team dynamics, Definition of 'Done') are valid Retrospective topics as they relate to quality and effectiveness. Thus, D and E are not appropriate.
Question 6
Why is it imperative that the Scrum Master attend the Daily Scrum?
Answer : D
The Daily Scrum is the Developers' event, not the Scrum Master's. The Scrum Guide states: 'The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team... The Scrum Master ensures that the Developers have the meeting, but the Developers are responsible for conducting the Daily Scrum.' The Scrum Master's role is to ensure it happens and is effective, not to attend mandatorily.
A: Documenting impediments is a support task, not a Daily Scrum requirement.
B: Facilitation is optional, only if requested.
C: Burndown charts aren't mandated; this isn't their purpose.
D: Correct---they ensure it occurs, not that they must be present.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Scrum Master ensures that the Developers have the meeting, but the Developers are responsible for conducting the Daily Scrum. The Scrum Master teaches the Developers to keep it within the 15-minute timebox.' (Section: 'Daily Scrum')
Thus, D is correct.
Question 7
When a Developers determines that it has over-committed itself for a Sprint, who has to be present when reviewing and adjusting the Sprint work selected? (Choose the best answer)
Answer : B
The Scrum Guide states that the Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers, who are responsible for planning and executing the work to achieve the Sprint Goal. If they realize they've over-committed, they must adjust the Sprint Backlog. However, since the Product Owner is accountable for maximizing value and managing the Product Backlog, their involvement is critical to ensure adjustments align with value delivery and the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide notes: 'The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs.' Option A includes a non-existent 'project manager' role in Scrum, making it incorrect. Option C involves stakeholders, who are not part of mid-Sprint adjustments (they provide feedback at the Sprint Review). Option D excludes the Product Owner, which is insufficient given their role. Thus, B is correct.
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