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Question 1

Which of the following comparisons is true about Scrum and Traditional Project Management?

AIn Scrum, upfront planning is high, while in Traditional Project Management it is low.

BIn Scrum, performance measurement is based on plan conformity, while in Traditional Project
Management it is based on business value.

CIn Scrum, customer involvement is high throughput the project, while in Traditional Project it varies
according to the project's lifecycle.

DIn Scrum, Quality Assurance is process centric, while in Traditional Project Management it is customer
centric.

Answer : C

Question 2

Emily has taken on the role of Scrum Master on a new project. Training the team is one of her major

responsibilities. As Scrum Master, which aspects will Emily need to address in this respect?

A) Gaps in technical knowledge in any of the team members.

B) Shortcomings in the Scrum Team's understanding of business value of features.

C) Increasing the team's capability to articulate their challenges to find solutions.

D) Lack of understanding of the Scrum processes and principles.

AB and C

BA, B, and C

CC only

DC and D

Answer : D

Question 3

The Chief Scrum Master facilitates the Scrum of Scrums Meeting. Which of the following statements about a

Scrum of Scrums Meeting is true?

AThis meeting can be conducted at any time without any pre-determined intervals.

BThis meeting can be scaled up.

CThis meeting is always time-boxed.

DThis meeting is relevant only for high-investment projects.

Answer : B

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Question 4

The Scrum Master is attending a meeting in which the Scrum Team is estimating the effort required to develop

the functionality described in each User Story. The team wants to adopt an estimation technique through

which they will be able to quickly estimate a large number of User Stories. Which of the following techniques

do you think they should adopt?

APlanning Poker.

BWideband Delphi.

CAffinity Estimation.

DRelative Sizing.
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Affinity estimation is a technique used to quickly estimate a large number of User Stories. Using sticky notes or
index cards or tape, the team places User Storied on a wall or other surface, in order from small to large. For
this, each team member begins with a subset or User Stories from the overall Prioritized Product Backlog to
place by relative size. This initial placement is done in silence. Once everyone has placed their User Stories
on the wall, the team reviews all the placements and may move User Stories around as appropriate. The
second part of the exercise involves discussion. Finally, the Product Owner will indicate some sizing
categories on the wall. These categories can be small, medium or large, or they may be numbered using story
point values to indicate relative size. The team will then move User Stories into these categories as the final
step in the process. Some key benefits of this approach are that the process is very transparent, visible to
everyone, and is easy to conduct.

Answer : C

Question 5

Jeff is a new Product Owner for his organization and he's asked you, the Scrum Master, for some help to better understand his role and responsibility in Scrum. How would you coach Jeff on his responsibility in the project?

AThe Product Owner helps the Development Team by optimizing the value of the work.

BThe Product Owner works alongside the Development Team to ensure the work is done properly.

CThe Product Owner will plan and determine when a project release will happen.

DThe Product Owner coaches the Development Team on their assignments as needed.

Answer : A

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct format for writing a User Story?

AAs a {role/persona}, I should be able to {requirement} so that {benefit}.

BAs a {role/persona}, I should be able to {benefit} so that {requirement}.

CI should be able to {benefit}, as a {role/persona} so that {requirement}.

DI should be able to {requirement} so that {benefit} as a {role/persona}.

Answer : A

Question 7

One of the responsibilities of the Scrum Master is to facilitate timely identification of all risks faced by the

Scrum Team. As the Scrum Master for a team working on a banking application project, which of the following

techniques would you suggest for comprehensive risk identification?

ARisk Appetite.

BProbability Impact Grid.

CRisk Checklists.

DRisk Meeting.

Answer : C

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