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

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

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

According to the Scrum Guide, a Sprint can be canceled before the Sprint time-box is over. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Developers, or the Scrum Master. A Sprint would be canceled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions change. In general, a Sprint should be canceled if it no longer makes sense given the circumstances. But, due to the short duration of Sprints, cancellation rarely makes sense. Developers cannot cancel a Sprint on their own, even if they face challenges or difficulties with the selected Product Backlog items, the functional expectations, the technical dependencies, or the Product Owner's availability. Instead, they should collaborate with the Product Owner and the Scrum Master to find the best way to deliver value within the Sprint and adapt to the changing situation.

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