PSM I practice test

1. Question 1 · 1

   When many Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their Increments be integrated every Sprint?

   Choose one answer.

   • Yes, but only for Scrum Teams whose work has dependencies.
   • Yes, otherwise the Product Owners (and stakeholders) may not be able to accurately inspect what is done.
   • No, each Scrum Team stands alone.
   • No, that is far too hard and must be done in a hardening Sprint.

2. Question 2 · 1

   Who can cancel a Sprint?

   Choose one answer.

   • The Scrum Team.
   • The Scrum Master.
   • The Product Owner.
   • The Stakeholders.

3. Question 3 · 1

   The Sprint Goal is a result of Sprint Planning, as is the Sprint Backlog.

   Choose true or false.

   • True
   • False

4. Question 4 · 1

   Which two of the following are appropriate topics for discussion during a Sprint Retrospective? (Choose two.)

   Choose all answers that apply.

   • Identifying high priority process improvements for the next Sprint.
   • The order of items in the Product Backlog.
   • How the team collaborates.
   • Documenting acceptance criteria for items in the next Sprint.

5. Question 5 · 1

   When should a Sprint Goal be created?

   Choose one answer.

   • It should have been created in the previous Sprint during Product Backlog refinement.
   • It must be established before Sprint Planning in order to begin planning.
   • A Sprint Goal is not mandatory in Scrum.
   • At any time during the Sprint.
   • During Sprint Planning.

6. Question 6 · 1

   During a Sprint Retrospective, the Development Team proposes moving the Daily Scrum to only occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which two are the most appropriate responses for the Scrum Master? (Choose two.)

   Choose all answers that apply.

   • Consider the request and decide on which days the Daily Scrum should occur.
   • Coach the team on why the Daily Scrum is important as an opportunity to update the plan.
   • Have the developers vote
   • Learn why the Development Team wants this and work with them to improve the outcome of the Daily Scrum.
   • Acknowledge and support the self-organizing team's decision.

7. Question 7 · 1

   As the Development Team starts work during the Sprint, it realizes it has selected too much work to finish in the Sprint. What should it do?

   Choose one answer.

   • Inform the Product Owner at the Sprint Review, but prior to the demonstration.
   • Find another Scrum Team to give the excess work to.
   • As soon as possible in the Sprint, work with the Product Owner to remove some work or Product Backlog items.
   • Reduce the definition of ג€Doneג€ and get all of the Product Backlog items ג€Doneג€ by the new definition.

8. Question 8 · 1

   In accordance with Scrum theory, how should a group of 100 people be divided into multiple Development Teams?

   Choose one answer.

   • Understanding the product, the product vision and the rules of the Scrum framework, the group divides itself into teams.
   • It doesn't really matter because you can rotate the teams every Sprint to spread knowledge.
   • Check with the allocation department to see who has worked together before and make these the first teams.
   • Create a matrix of skills, seniority, and level of experience to assign people to teams.

9. Question 9 · 1

   A new Developer is having continuing conflicts with existing members of the Scrum Team, which is impacting the delivery of the Increment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the Developer from the Scrum Team?

   Choose one answer.

   • The hiring manager is responsible, because they hired the Developer.
   • The Product Owner is responsible, because they control the return on investment (ROI).
   • The Scrum Master is responsible, because they remove Impediments.
   • The Scrum Team is responsible.

10. Question 10 · 1

    Which three purposes does the definition of `Done` serve? (Choose three.)

    Choose all answers that apply.

    • Guide the Development Team on how many Product Backlog items to select for the Sprint.
    • Create a shared understanding of when work is complete.
    • Describe the purpose, objective, and time-box of each Scrum event.
    • Describe the work that must be done before the Sprint is allowed to end.
    • Increase transparency.

11. Question 11 · 1

    True or False: The Product Owner makes sure the Developers select enough from the Product Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders.

    Choose true or false.

    • True
    • False

12. Question 12 · 1

    Which of the following is required by Scrum?

    Choose one answer.

    • Sprint Retrospective.
    • Members must be stand up at the Daily Scrum.
    • Sprint Burndown Chart.
    • Release planning.
    • All of the above.

13. Question 13 · 1

    Which statement best describes the Sprint Review?

    Choose one answer.

    • It is used to congratulate the Development Team if it did what it forecast, or to punish the Development Team if it failed to meet its forecast.
    • It is a demo at the end of the Sprint for everyone in the organization to check on the work done.
    • It is a mechanism to control the Development Team's activities during a Sprint.
    • It is when the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of a Sprint and figure out what to do next.

14. Question 14 · 1

    Who owns the Sprint Backlog?

    Choose one answer.

    • The Scrum Team.
    • The Product Owner.
    • The Scrum Master.
    • The Development Team.

15. Question 15 · 1

    When might a Sprint be cancelled?

    Choose one answer.

    • When the Developers determine the product plan is infeasible.
    • When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
    • When the sales department has an important new opportunity.
    • When it becomes clear that not everything will be finished by the end of the Sprint.

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