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

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.

Answer : A

The Scrum Guide emphasizes that a Scrum Team must be cross-functional, meaning it has all the competencies and skills necessary to create a 'Done' Increment within a Sprint without relying on external resources. Option A aligns directly with this principle: 'The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers... They are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint.' Option B, while suggesting a structured representation from disciplines, is too prescriptive and not a Scrum requirement---Scrum does not mandate specific roles like QA or UX within the Developers. Option C imposes a rigid team structure (one Lead Developer and a maximum of eight others), which contradicts Scrum's flexibility in team composition (typically 10 or fewer total, but no specific roles or limits beyond that are mandated). Thus, A is the best answer, focusing on capability rather than structure.

Answer : A, B

The Product Owner's primary accountability is maximizing the value of the product, per the Scrum Guide. Metrics should reflect outcomes, not just internal process efficiency:

A (Time to market): Faster delivery of Increments to the market validates value through real-world feedback, a key Scrum principle.

B (Customer satisfaction): This directly measures whether the product meets user needs, aligning with value delivery.

C (Velocity): While useful for Developers to gauge capacity, it's an internal metric, not a direct indicator of value.

D (Productivity): This focuses on effort, not outcome, and isn't tied to value in Scrum.

E (Budget spent): Spending doesn't guarantee value; it's a cost metric, not a value metric.

Thus, A and B best help the Product Owner assess value.

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.

Answer : B

The Scrum Guide clearly assigns the responsibility for delivering a 'Done' Increment to the Developers: 'The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.' This includes all work---development, testing, integration, etc.---needed to meet the Definition of 'Done,' a shared commitment that ensures quality. Option A (Scrum Team) is too broad; while the Scrum Team collaborates, only the Developers perform the hands-on work. Option C (Product Owner) is incorrect---they manage the Product Backlog, not the execution. Option D (QA Specialists) introduces a role not defined in Scrum; quality is the Developers' collective responsibility. Option E (Scrum Master) is wrong---they facilitate, not build. Thus, B is correct.

Answer : D

The Scrum Guide defines the Daily Scrum as a 15-minute time-boxed event: 'The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team.' This duration is fixed regardless of Sprint length, ensuring consistency and focus on synchronizing work and identifying impediments. Option A refers to a scheduling practice, not the time-box. Option B is arbitrary and not Scrum-defined. Option C is far too long and contradicts the Scrum Guide. Option E incorrectly suggests variability based on Sprint length, which isn't supported---15 minutes is the standard. Thus, D is the correct 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.