Scrum PSM-I Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which two things should the Development Team do during the first Sprint? (Choose two.)

AMake up a plan for the rest of the project.

BAnalyze, describe, and document the requirements for the subsequent Sprints.

CDevelop at least one piece of functionality.

DAnalyze, design, and describe the complete architecture and infrastructure.

ECreate an increment of potentially releasable software.

Answer : C, E

According to the Scrum Guide1, each Sprint is a project with no more than a one-month horizon. The Sprint Goal gives guidance to why the Scrum Team is building an Increment. The Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of ''Done'' product at the end of each Sprint. Therefore, in the first Sprint, as in any other Sprint, the Development Team should develop at least one piece of functionality and create an increment of potentially releasable software. The other options are not consistent with Scrum values and principles.

Question 2

What are two ways that architecture and infrastructure are handled in Scrum? (Choose two.)

AThey are discussed, determined, and documented before the actual feature development Sprints.

BThey are implemented along with functional development of the product.

CThey are added to the Product Backlog and addressed in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small.

DThey are built by a separate team through the creation of an architectural runway.

Answer : B, C

Architecture and infrastructure are handled in Scrum by implementing them along with functional development of the product, and by adding them to the Product Backlog and addressing them in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small, as stated in [2]: ''Scrum does not distinguish between developing functionality or architecture. They are developed together, as they are both important and support each other. Architecture is not a separate phase; it is part of the product development. Architecture is added to the Product Backlog as any other feature or functionality.''

Question 3

A Scrum Master is keeping a list of open impediments, but it is growing and they have been able to resolve only a small portion of the impediments. Which two techniques would be most helpful in this situation?

(Choose two.)

ADiscuss the impediments with the Development Team.

BPrioritize the list and work on them in order.

CArrange a triage meeting with all project managers.

DAdd each open impediment to the Product Backlog.

Answer : A, B

Two techniques that would be most helpful in this situation are to discuss the impediments with the Development Team, and to prioritize the list and work on them in order, as stated in [3]: ''The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion with the Development Team to identify and prioritize the impediments that are blocking their progress. The Scrum Master should then work with the Development Team and other stakeholders to remove or mitigate these impediments as soon as possible.''

Question 4

A Development Team asks their Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog. The team is waiting for an external supplier to deliver a specific software component. Without that component there won't be enough work in the next Sprint to occupy the full team. The Product Owner asks the Scrum Master for help. What would be good advice to give the Product Owner?

ARemind the Product Owner that his primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering of the Product Backlog.

BTell the Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog so the work involving the external component can be planned in a separate sprint.

CTell the Product Owner that the Product Backlog should be ordered to maximize utilization of the Development Team.

Answer : A

According to the Scrum Guide1, ordering Product Backlog items is solely up to the Product Owner's discretion. The Product Owner orders items in the Product Backlog to best achieve goals and missions. To do this, they optimize value by considering various factors such as cost and benefit, risk, dependencies, date needed, etc.

Question 5

When many Development Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the definition of ''Done''? (Choose the best answer.)

AEach Development Team defines and uses its own. The differences are discussed and reconciled during a hardening Sprint.

BIt depends.

CEach Development Team uses its own but must make their definition clear to all other teams so the differences are known.

DAll Development Teams must have a definition of ''Done'' that makes their combined work potentially releasable.

Answer : D

When many Development Teams are working on a single product, the definition of ''Done'' must be shared by all Development Teams and make their combined work potentially releasable, as stated in [4]: ''When multiple teams work together on one product they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done. This makes sure all Increments adhere to a consistent quality level.''

Question 6

You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams. What are two key concerns for the Scrum Master to take into account in this situation? (Choose two.)

AThe desire to maintain a stable velocity.

BThe benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.

CThe need to have enough work to keep all Development Team members busy.

DThe ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.

Answer : B, D

The Scrum Master should be concerned about the ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments, as this is one of the goals of Scrum. The Scrum Master should also encourage the Development Teams to figure out a solution for themselves, as this fosters self-management and collaboration. The other options are not relevant or important for the Scrum Master in this situation.

Question 7

When does the next Sprint begin?

AWhen the Product Owner is ready.

BImmediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

CThe Monday following the Sprint Review.

DImmediately following the next Sprint Planning.

Answer : B

The next Sprint begins immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint, as stated in the Scrum Guide: ''Sprints have consistent durations throughout a development effort. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.''

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