Scrum PAL-I Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which statement best describes a responsibility of the Scrum Master? (choose the best answer)

AHelping the Scrum Team to improve their ability to deliver.

BManaging the project and ensuring that the work meets the commitments to the stakeholders.

COptimizing the value of the work the Scrum Team performs.

DKeeping stakeholders informed and happy.

EDirecting the Developers.

Answer : A

The Scrum Master's role is to facilitate the Scrum process, remove impediments, and coach the team to improve their delivery. They focus on improving the team's productivity and helping the team adopt Agile practices more effectively.

Question 2

You are a Product Owner. The Developers are close to the end of a Sprint and ask you for 3 extra days to complete their work. They feel that if they do not get the extra time, they might look bad in front of stakeholders, who are already skeptical of using an agile approach. What should you do? (choose the best answer)

ACut back on testing, or leave some items incomplete, so long as the Developers can 'substantially meet' their goal.

BAgree to extend the Sprint but ask the team to be more realistic when they plan Sprints in the future.

CAsk the Developers to work longer hours to meet their goal.

DAsk the Developers to commit to what was agreed and find a solution for the problem.

EDo not extend the Sprint and stick to the original timebox. Work with the stakeholders to explain why transparency and openness are important.

Answer : E

In Scrum, the Sprint timebox is sacred. Extending it undermines the concept of commitment and predictability. Instead, use this as an opportunity to promote transparency and openness by explaining to stakeholders the value of inspecting and adapting based on the current progress. This approach strengthens trust in the Agile process.

Question 3

You are a manager responsible for a product being developed by a Scrum Team. A sales representative wants a particular feature in the product. They believe that it will help close a deal. The Product Owner understands the need but believes that there are more valuable things on the Product Backlog that will lead to more long-term business. The sales representative appeals to you to intervene. How do you respond? (choose the best answer)

AAsk the Product Owner to implement the feature anyway since it will close a deal.

BReach out to Developers who you think may support your position, in the hope of gaining more support for the idea.

CSupport the Product Owner's decision to focus on broader market needs in the long run, even though it may mean loss of short-term business.

DLobby other stakeholders to express support for adding the feature, to put more pressure on the Product Owner.

Answer : C

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product, and prioritization is key to that responsibility. Even though losing a short-term business opportunity may seem detrimental, the Product Owner's long-term focus is more in line with the Agile principle of delivering sustainable value. Supporting the Product Owner's prioritization fosters respect for the role and the overall Agile process.

Question 4

Which statement best describes a Product Owner's responsibilities? (choose the best answer)

AKeeping stakeholders informed and happy.

BHelping the Scrum Team to improve their ability to deliver.

CDirecting the Developers.

DManaging the project and ensuring that the work meets the commitments to the stakeholders.

EMaximizing the value of the work the Scrum Team delivers.

Answer : E

The Product Owner's primary responsibility is to maximize the value of the product by prioritizing the most valuable features and ensuring that the Scrum Team is focused on delivering work that meets customer needs. The Product Owner acts as the bridge between the Scrum Team and stakeholders.

Question 5

What traditionally "good" behavior can impede the adoption of an agile culture? (choose the best answer)

AEncouraging specialization

BRewarding outstanding individual performance

CEnforcing organization-level technology standards

DRewarding high utilization

EManaging to: fixed-scope, schedule, and budget goals

FAll the above

Answer : F

Agile principles emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and delivering customer value over strict adherence to processes or individual achievements. Rewarding individual performance or focusing on fixed goals can create silos and hinder collaboration, which is key to Agile. Encouraging specialization can also limit cross-functional teamwork, reducing agility. All the behaviors mentioned can slow down or impede an Agile culture by promoting practices that are at odds with Agile values of teamwork, adaptability, and customer collaboration.

Question 6

Which of the following will NOT help a team increase its frequency of delivery? (choose the best answer)

AReducing cross-team dependencies.

BAutomating delivery processes.

CSynchronizing release schedules across teams.

DProduct Backlog refinement.

Answer : C

Synchronizing release schedules does not necessarily increase delivery frequency, as it may add complexity and dependency management. The other options focus on reducing bottlenecks and improving efficiency, which directly contribute to increasing delivery frequency.

Question 7

You manage a development organization. The Scrum Master of one of the Scrum Teams you are responsible for requests that you only communicate with the team through her. What do you do? (choose the best answer)

AAgree to her request, yet indicate that there may be occasions where you may still communicate directly with the Scrum Team. As a leader, it is your responsibility to help the team retain focus.

BDo not agree to her request. Explain that management holds you accountable for the Scrum Team's results, and that you need access to the team to fulfill your responsibilities.

Answer : A

The Scrum Master facilitates communication within the team and shields it from unnecessary interruptions. While respecting the Scrum Master's role, there may be cases where direct communication is necessary for leadership purposes. Balancing both responsibilities maintains the Scrum framework's integrity while allowing for managerial oversight when needed.

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