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

Answer : A

The Scrum Master ensures the Daily Scrum is effective, with a key focus on its 15-minute time-box. The Scrum Guide states: 'The Scrum Master teaches the Developers to keep it within the 15-minute timebox.' While they may support other aspects, managing the time-box is primary when present.

A: Correct---time-box adherence is key.

B: The three questions are a practice, not mandatory; Developers run the event.

C, D: Secondary support tasks, not primary.

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, A is correct.

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 : A

The Scrum Guide explicitly states: 'The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes... clearly expressing Product Backlog items.' This responsibility ensures that the items reflect stakeholder needs and are understandable to the Developers. Option B is incorrect---the Scrum Master facilitates and coaches, not manages the Product Backlog. Option C is wrong---neither the Scrum Master nor Developers are accountable for this; it's the Product Owner's role. Option D introduces a 'business analyst' role, which isn't part of Scrum; the Product Owner directly handles this duty without delegation to a proxy. 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.

Answer : C, D, E

C: The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as 'a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.' This is a core truth.

D: Scrum's foundation in empirical process control theory (transparency, inspection, adaptation) is explicitly stated in the Scrum Guide: 'Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking.'

E: The Scrum Guide emphasizes that 'each element of the framework serves a specific purpose that is essential to the overall value and results realized with Scrum.' Altering components risks losing Scrum's benefits.

Option A is false---Scrum is a framework, not a methodology, and cherry-picking parts undermines its integrity. Option B misrepresents Scrum; it's not a tweak on traditional processes but a distinct approach, and it doesn't merely replace Project Managers with self-organization---it eliminates that role entirely. Thus, C, D, and E are correct.

Answer : A

The Definition of 'Done' is a shared standard, often set by the organization, but defaults to the Scrum Team if no broader standard exists. The Scrum Guide states: 'If the Definition of Done for an increment is part of the conventions, standards, or guidelines of the development organization, all Scrum Teams must follow it as a minimum. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.'

A: Correct---organizational standards take precedence, otherwise the Scrum Team defines it.

B: Collaboration occurs, but it's not just a 'common denominator.'

C, D: Neither the Product Owner nor Scrum Master owns it alone.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product... If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.' (Section: 'Definition of Done')

Thus, A is correct.

Answer : C, E

The Product Owner's role during a Sprint centers on maximizing value through Product Backlog management and stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the Scrum Guide.

C: Refinement is a key activity: 'The Product Owner may do the above work [Product Backlog management], or may delegate the responsibility to others. Regardless, the Product Owner remains accountable.' Collaborating with Developers ensures items are clear and 'Ready.'

E: Stakeholder collaboration is critical: 'The Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes... representing the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog.'

A: Attending every Daily Scrum isn't typical; it's the Developers' event, and the Product Owner attends only if needed.

B: The Developers manage their work plan (Sprint Backlog); the Product Owner doesn't update it.

D: Financial reporting on hours isn't a Scrum responsibility.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes: Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal; Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items; Ordering Product Backlog items; and, Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood.' (Section: 'The Product Owner')

Thus, C and E are correct.