Scrum PSD Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

What do scrum artifacts represent?

AWork that needs to be done

BFlow and feedback

CWork or value

DVisual representation of the progress

Answer : C

The scrum artifacts are: product backlog, sprint backlog and the increment. They represent work or value.

Question 2

How do you know that the developers are cross-functional?

AEvery member can do every task

BThey work with TDD

CThey never argue

DThey do pair programming

EDevelopers have the combined skills to create a usable increment

Answer : E

Cross-functional is on team level and not on individual level.

Question 3

Scrum demands code review

ATrue

BFalse

Answer : B

There are no concrete development guidelines demanded by scrum, even though code review is an excellent idea. Scrum is also not only about developing software.

Question 4

Database design must be complete before coding starts to ensure a solid foundation

AFalse

BTrue

Answer : A

The design grows as more is learnt.

Question 5

Is it a good idea to follow each automated build with the execution of automated tests?

AYes, it will show code coverage which is an excellent metric of quality and progress

BNo, it takes too much time

CNo, the outcomes might disturb the developers' focus

DYes, the tests may identify whether there are bugs that the developers should fix before proceeding

Answer : D

It's definitely a good practice. And not because you can see the code coverage (which also isn't an excellent metric of quality and progress), but because you can detect problems before moving on.

Question 6

Which of the following describes an architecture spike?

AA fundamental architectural problem found in an existing application

BThe result of an exhaustive architectural planning effort

CA small development activity to learn about technical elements of a proposed solution

DA decision made by a systems architect to settle disagreement amongst the developers

Answer : C

An architecture spike is a small development activity to learn about technical elements of a proposed solution.

Question 7

How long is the daily scrum?

AThe scrum master ends the meeting when it is done

BThis is for the developers to decide

CAt most 15 minutes

DAt least 15 minutes

EAround 15 minutes, but more if necessary

Answer : C

The timebox for the daily scrum is 15 minutes. The timebox doesn't say anything about a minimum length, just about a maximum length.

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