Scrum PSPO-I Professional Scrum Product Owner I Exam Practice Test

Answer : D

The Daily Scrum is an event for and by the Developers. They can choose whatever structure and technique they want, as long as they focus on the progress toward the Sprint Goal and produce an actionable plan for the next day of work12. The Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the person coming in last are not necessarily the ones who should start the Daily Scrum. The person who has the token is a possible technique, but not the only one3.

Answer : C

Developers are self-managing, which means that they decide how much work they can do in a Sprint, and how they will do it1.They manage the Sprint Backlog, which is the plan for how the Developers will achieve the Sprint Goal, and the single source of truth for the work to be done in the Sprint2. The Developers create and update the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint as more is learned[3][3]. The other options are not managed by the Developers, but by the Product Owner or the Scrum Team as a whole.The Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog, which is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product4.The Product Owner also decides when to release the product, based on the value, risk, and stakeholder feedback5. The Scrum Team collaborates on inviting the stakeholders for the Sprint Review, which is an event where the Scrum Team and the stakeholders inspect the product Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. The Scrum Team also decides the Sprint length, which is the time-box within which the Scrum Team delivers a product Increment.

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10

4:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

5:Managing Products with Agility, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13

:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

Answer : B

The amount of the Sprint Backlog that must be defined during the Sprint Planning event is enough so the Developers can create their forecast of what work they can do. This is because:

Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team plans for the upcoming Sprint. The purpose of Sprint Planning is to align the entire Scrum Team around a common goal and a plan for delivering an Increment that meets that goal.

The Developers are accountable for creating a Sprint forecast, which is a selection of Product Backlog items that they intend to work on during the Sprint. The Sprint forecast should be realistic, achievable, and valuable.

The Developers are also accountable for creating a plan for how they will deliver the selected Product Backlog items as a ''Done'' Increment. The plan may include tasks, dependencies, risks, estimates, or other information that helps them organize and manage their work.

The amount of the Sprint Backlog that must be defined during Sprint Planning may vary depending on the context, complexity, and uncertainty of the product development. However, it should be enough so that the Developers can create their forecast of what work they can do and have a clear direction for the first few days of the Sprint.

Other options, such as just enough to understand design and architectural implications, the entire Sprint Backlog being identified and estimated by the end of Sprint Planning, or just enough tasks for the Scrum Master to be confident in the Developers' understanding of the Sprint, are not valid answers as they do not reflect what must be defined during Sprint Planning or what is required for creating a Sprint forecast.

[Scrum Guide], page 14, section ''Sprint Planning''

[Scrum Guide], page 7, section ''Developers''

[Scrum Guide], page 15, section ''Sprint Backlog''

[Scrum Guide], page 14, section ''Sprint Planning''

Answer : B

The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The Definition of Done is created by the Scrum Team, not just the Developers. The Scrum Team must have a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, to ensure transparency. The Definition of Done is used to assess when work is complete on the product Increment. The Definition of Done may vary significantly per Scrum Team, depending on the context. The Definition of Done evolves over time and is updated whenever the Scrum Team learns more about the product and the environment in which it operates.

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Answer : C

The Scrum Team should have all the skills needed to turn Product Backlog items into a valuable, useful Increment, as this is the primary goal of each Sprint. The Scrum Guide states that 'The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers. Within a Scrum Team, there are no sub-teams or hierarchies.It is a cohesive unit of professionals focused on one objective at a time, the Product Goal.'1The Scrum Team should be cross-functional, which means that the Developers have all the skills necessary to create a product Increment.1The Scrum Team should also be self-managing, which means that they decide how best to accomplish their work, rather than being directed by others outside the Scrum Team.1

1: The Scrum Guide2, page 6

2:The Scrum Guide

Answer : C

Management that is external to the Scrum Team is not involved in the Daily Scrum because:

The Daily Scrum is an event for the Developers to inspect their progress towards the Sprint Goal and adapt their Sprint Backlog accordingly. It is not a status meeting or a reporting session for managers or other stakeholders.

The presence of external managers may hinder the self-organization, collaboration, and transparency of the Developers. It may also create pressure, interference, or distraction for the team.

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Daily Scrum is held and that only the Developers participate. The Product Owner and other stakeholders may attend as observers, but only if the Developers find it useful.

Scrum Guide 2020, page 12: ''The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: ''The Developers can select whatever structure and techniques they want, as long as their Daily Scrum focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal and produces an actionable plan for the next day of work. This creates focus and improves self-management.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: ''The Daily Scrum is an internal meeting for the Developers. If others are present, the Scrum Master ensures that they do not disrupt the meeting.''

Answer : D

The Scrum Guide states that 'The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute time-boxed event for the Development Team to synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours.'1The Daily Scrum is a quick and simple planning meeting designed to keep everyone in the loop with how other team members are getting on. It ensures that team members are fully aligned with each other and on track to hit the Sprint Goal.

1: The Scrum Guide2, page 11

2:The Scrum Guide