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

Answer : C

The Developers on the Scrum Team share accountability for the Sprint Backlog, which is a forecast of the work and the plan to deliver the Sprint Goal12.The Sprint Backlog is dynamic and can be updated by the Developers as more is learned during the Sprint34.The Developers are not individually accountable for the items in the Sprint Backlog, nor are they assigned by the Scrum Master or the Product Owner5.

Answer : D

Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team collaborates on the work to be performed during the Sprint1. The topics covered in Sprint Planning are:

What can be done. The Product Owner proposes how the product could increase its value and utility in the current Sprint, based on the Product Goal, the Product Backlog, and the latest market and stakeholder feedback. The Developers assess the capacity and the technical feasibility of the work, and select the Product Backlog items that they can commit to for the Sprint.The Scrum Team crafts the Sprint Goal, which is a concise statement of the purpose and focus of the Sprint2.

How to do it. The Developers plan how they will deliver a ''Done'' product Increment that meets the Sprint Goal. They create a plan for the first days of the Sprint, and decompose the selected Product Backlog items into smaller work items. The Developers also identify any dependencies, risks, or impediments that may affect their work. The resulting plan is captured in the Sprint Backlog, which is owned and managed by the Developers[3][3].

Why to do it. The Product Owner explains the value and the outcome of the work to be done in the Sprint, and how it aligns with the Product Goal and the stakeholder needs. The Product Owner also clarifies the acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done for the Product Backlog items, and answers any questions from the Developers.The Scrum Team ensures that they have a common understanding of the Sprint Goal and the expected product Increment4.

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

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

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

4:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

Answer : B

Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product do not have to have the same Sprint start date.The Scrum Guide does not prescribe any synchronization of Sprints across multiple teams1.However, it is recommended that the teams align their Sprint cadence and duration, and coordinate their dependencies and integration through a shared Product Backlog, a common Definition of Done, and frequent communication2. This way, the teams can deliver a coherent and valuable product Increment every Sprint[3][3].

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

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

[3][3]:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

Answer : B

A Scrum Master does not fulfill the same role as a traditional Project Manager.A Project Manager is typically responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project, as well as managing the scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and stakeholders of the project1.A Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum Team, who helps the team understand and enact Scrum values, principles, and practices, and removes impediments to the team's progress2. A Scrum Master does not manage the project, the scope, the schedule, the budget, or the team, as these are either shared responsibilities or emergent outcomes of the Scrum framework[3][3].A Scrum Master also does not have authority over the team or the stakeholders, but rather facilitates collaboration and empowerment among them4.

1:What is Project Management?, Project Management Institute, accessed on December 16, 2023

2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 7

[3][3]:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

4:Developing People and Teams, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

Answer : B

The Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, and ensures transparency of the quality of the work done1.The Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints2. The Increment must be usable and potentially releasable, meaning that it meets the quality standards set by the Scrum Team and the stakeholders[3][3].Doing all work needed to meet the Definition of Done enhances the transparency of the Increment, as it ensures that the Increment is truly done and reflects the current state of the product4. The other options do not enhance the transparency of the Increment, as they either introduce unnecessary complexity, delay, or overhead, or do not provide a clear and consistent way to measure the quality of the work done.

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13

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

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13

4:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

Answer : B

Answer : B

The Scrum Team is a self-managing unit that organizes its own work and delivers a valuable product1.The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers2. The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint[3][3]. If a Developer is having conflicts with other team members that affect the delivery of the Increment, the Scrum Team is responsible for resolving the issue and deciding whether to remove the Developer from the team or not.The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the hiring manager do not have the authority to remove a Developer from the Scrum Team, as this would violate the principle of self-management4.

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 5

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

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

4:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023