Professional Scrum Master (PSM) II Practice Test

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• What factors could lead to dissatisfaction from sponsors regarding product progress?
• Which statement relates to the concept of Adaptation?
• What should a Scrum Master do when there are misunderstandings between Developers and the Product Owner?
• What is a key consideration for the Development Team concerning dependencies when multiple teams work from a single Product Backlog?
• Which of the following statements about the Sprint Review is true?
• What does the Scrum Master do to maintain team dynamics and encourage collaboration?
• What is true about the timing and location of the Daily Scrum?
• Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?
• Which event in Scrum is time-boxed to a maximum of 15 minutes?
• What foundational concept does Scrum rely on?
• How should feedback from a Sprint Review be processed before Sprint Planning?
• Can a Product Owner work as a Developer on a Scrum Team?
• How much time should a Scrum Team ideally spend on Product Backlog refinement?
• Which one of the following is a Scrum artifact?
• Which approach best reflects the Scrum framework when multiple Scrum Teams are involved?
• During a transition to cross-functional teams, what should a Scrum Master consider?
• What is the primary responsibility of a Product Owner in Scrum?
• What is the purpose of Scrum events?
• What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
• What is expected during a Sprint Review when multiple Scrum Teams are involved?
• What is determined at the end of the Sprint Retrospective?
• What is a potential drawback of grouping developers with similar skills into teams?
• Who clarifies the vision of the product in a Scrum environment?
• In what scenario might a team not adhere to the organization's Definition of Done?
• When working in multiple Scrum Teams, what is a critical consideration regarding the Scrum Guide?
• What makes adaptation easier for a Scrum Team?
• Which component serves to guide the Scrum Team in achieving quality measures for the increment?
• What is the correct approach if a Product Owner hasn't attended Sprint Retrospectives due to Developers' fears of negativity?
• What should be considered when defining “Done”?
• How does the Development Team contribute to the completion of the Definition of Done?
• How should a Scrum Master best assist a new Product Owner in engaging with stakeholders?
• Which role facilitates the Scrum process and ensures that the team adheres to Scrum practices?
• What happens if Scrum events are not conducted as prescribed?
• Which entities does Scrum effectively support in generating value?
• According to Scrum principles, what must be included in the concept of "Done"?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the Daily Scrum?
• What could be a reason for stakeholder disappointment during a Sprint Review?
• What is a characteristic of technical debt in a Scrum context?
• During Daily Scrums, if one team member dominates the time, what should the Scrum Master do?
• As a Scrum Master, what is the most effective approach to resolve conflicts related to conference room scheduling for daily meetings?
• What should occur if the process deviations are detected during a Sprint?
• What characterizes Openness in a Scrum Team?
• Which aspect is NOT the responsibility of the Scrum Master?
• What event concludes the Sprint and offers a chance for the team to reflect on their process?
• If Developers no longer want to hold Daily Scrums, how should a Scrum Master respond?
• If developers are struggling with communication due to distributed locations, what should a Scrum Master prioritize?
• Which Scrum events should ideally occur at the same time and place?
• What is the typical timebox for a Sprint Retrospective in a one-month Sprint?
• How often can the number of Scrum Teams working on the same Product change?
• What is a key characteristic of a self-organizing Scrum Team?
• What role does the Scrum Master play in the context of the Sprint?
• What should Developers do if a new feature added to the Increment was not in the Product Backlog?
• True or False: Not addressing Technical Debt can lead to misconceptions about the product's state during Sprint Review.
• What might explain the disappointment of the CTO due to several increments released without user acceptance testing?
• What should the Scrum Master do if the team wants to change their Definition of Done to make testing optional?
• True or False: Any Scrum Team can start their first Sprint with just a Product Owner and Developers.
• What is the Scrum Team’s responsibility for delivering increments?
• When should the Scrum Team decide on the amount of time they spend on Product Backlog refinement?
• What artifact in Scrum provides a transparent view of the work to be done?
• What is one way to ensure that a Scrum Team's Definition of Done remains relevant?
• What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?
• What effect can adding a second Scrum Team have on the original team's velocity?
• What is one of the roles of a Scrum Master especially when teams face conflict?
• What is an essential aspect for multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product?
• How can Scrum be best described?
• How should a Scrum Master respond if relationships between the Product Owner and Developers have become tense?
• What should David keep in mind when transitioning from component teams to feature teams?
• What is the maximum time-box allowed between the conclusion of the current Sprint and the next Sprint?
• In Scrum, what does Focus refer to?
• If the scope of work during a Sprint changes, what should the Developers do?
• Where are the quality measures for the product formally described?
• Which descriptions accurately define what constitutes a Product?
• How should Scrum Teams handle communication across different locations and time zones?
• What is a potential drawback of Peter's decision to split a Scrum Team into two due to an oversized team?
• Collaboration issues and technical dependencies between Scrum Teams can be fully resolved by using appropriate version control tools. True or False?
• What does it indicate when Developers seek help to improve their workflow in Scrum?
• What is the main focus of the Scrum Master during a Sprint?
• What demonstrates a Scrum Team's maturity during conflict resolution?
• What is the typical size of a Scrum Team?
• What is the primary focus of the Daily Scrum?
• Which scenarios indicate that Developers are managing themselves well?
• What kind of adjustments are made if work processes are not meeting acceptable limits?
• Which term describes a professional who removes impediments for the Scrum team?
• What is the best approach for a Scrum Master when Developers struggle with the Daily Scrum attendance?
• True or False: Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same Product can have different Sprint start and end dates.
• In which way does time-boxing benefit self-managing teams?
• Which action leads to better collaboration between the Product Owner and Developers?
• What should a Scrum Team do when they identify that they are not meeting the Definition of Done?
• In which event does the Scrum Team inspect the outcome of the Sprint?
• What should the Scrum Master focus on when facilitating the Daily Scrum?
• What is one key responsibility of the Product Owner during a Sprint?
• When multiple Scrum Teams work on the same product, how is their Product Backlog structured?
• What is an essential characteristic of a Scrum Master in the context of facilitating a Scrum Team?
• Is it mandatory for participants to answer three specific questions during the Daily Scrum?
• Does adding more resources to a Scrum Team guarantee an increase in value delivered?
• What is the most appropriate action for a Scrum Master when a few developers consistently work with the Product Owner during backlog refinement?
• What is the first step a Scrum Master should take when facing pressure from the CIO and COO for project estimates?
• What should the Scrum Team focus on to improve effectiveness during the Sprint Retrospective?
• What ensures the progress can be measured in relation to the Product Backlog?
• When is the best time to review the Definition of Done if Developers believe it needs updating?
• Who is responsible for creating the Definition of Done?
• When is the best time to inspect the Definition of Done?
• What is the definition of Commitment in Scrum?
• Which element encourages the Scrum Team to collaborate towards a common goal during the Sprint?
• In a Scrum team, who is primarily accountable for delivering the work committed in a Sprint?
• Is the Scrum Master considered a management role?
• What is the role of the Scrum Master in managing the Daily Scrum?
• What is likely to happen if an organization merely changes its terminology to Scrum without proper understanding?
• When multiple Scrum Teams are working together, what must they mutually define?
• How often should a Scrum team conduct a Sprint?
• What does Courage mean in the context of Scrum?
• What role does the Scrum Master play in regard to the Sprint Review time box?
• In what way should a Development Team handle high-security concerns introduced by the Product Owner?
• What should a Scrum Master do if developers are incurring technical debt?
• What is a crucial outcome of effective Scrum implementation across multiple teams?
• Which Scrum event helps the team to inspect and adapt their processes?
• Can Product Backlog items in the Sprint Backlog be changed during the Sprint?
• How can a Product Owner's concerns about security features be effectively addressed?
• How often should the Scrum Team inspect their progress towards the Sprint Goal?
• What is the outcome of a Sprint?
• During the Sprint Retrospective, Developers acknowledge working on multiple items simultaneously. What value are they demonstrating?
• What is the primary requirement for starting product development in Scrum according to the context?
• What value are the team members not demonstrating during a heated argument in Sprint Planning?
• What should a Scrum Master do when a Product Owner attends the Daily Scrum?
• Which practice does Scrum encourage for continuous improvement?
• How should a Scrum Team handle the planning of a Sprint?
• Is it true that the Product Backlog may be adjusted during the Sprint Review?
• If multiple Scrum Teams work on the same Product, what is necessary for their Sprint Reviews?
• What is management's primary role in a Scrum environment?
• What action should a Scrum Master take to maintain developer performance and high velocity?
• During Sprint Planning, who should clarify the relationship between Product Backlog items and the Product Goal?
• During which event is the Sprint Goal primarily established?
• What is a proper action for a Scrum Master if a Development Team decides to remove regression testing from the Definition of Done?
• As a Scrum Master, how should you approach assigning Developers to new Scrum Teams?
• What is the main purpose of the Sprint Review?
• What are key risks of holding Daily Scrums less frequently than daily?
• What should a Scrum Master explain about how architecture and infrastructure work in Scrum?
• How should Chris explain the importance of the Daily Scrum to the Engineering Manager?
• What could be a potential risk of not incorporating testing into the product increment?
• How should a Scrum Master handle conflicts between the Product Owner and Developers?
• What is the most likely reason for the Product Owner's dissatisfaction with the Increment delivered?
• What is a risk if the Product Owner is not adequately engaged with stakeholders throughout the project?
• In scrum, what should the response be if the Definition of Done is reduced?
• If a feature cannot fully meet the Definition of Done, what should happen to that feature?
• What Scrum value were the Developers not following when working on multiple items simultaneously?
• Which role in a Scrum Team is primarily focused on maximizing the use of Scrum?
• What is the commitment for the Sprint Backlog?
• Which event focuses on evaluating progress toward the Product Goal?
• What should the Development Team do regarding their Definition of Done?
• Who presents the results of the Sprint work to key stakeholders during the Sprint Review?
• What is the timebox for Sprint Planning in a 2-week Sprint?
• When the Product Owner introduces new non-functional requirements, how should the Development Team address this?
• What is an essential characteristic to look for when interviewing candidates for a Scrum Team?
• Which Scrum value is exemplified by a Developer who avoids asking for help despite making a mistake?
• Why is it important for the Product Owner to invite the right stakeholders to the Sprint Review?
• What is NOT a responsibility of the Developers during the Sprint?
• What should a Scrum Master do if communication between Developers and the Product Owner is ineffective?
• How should work be distributed between multiple Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog?
• How can a Product Owner enhance their success within a Scrum Team?
• Which statement about velocity is true regarding its use as a metric?
• How can a Scrum Master ensure ongoing improvement in a team?
• Why is a Sprint Goal important for Developers during a Sprint?
• What is the primary reason for inviting external participants to Sprint Planning?
• As a Scrum Master, how should you address team concerns about coordination between multiple Scrum Teams?
• In what kind of environment should a Scrum Master facilitate their team?
• What is a characteristic of a mature Scrum team regarding decisions made during the Sprint?
• Is it true that each increment in Scrum is independent of the previous increment?
• In what situation can changes between Scrum Teams be beneficial?
• What action should a Scrum Master take if Sprint Reviews regularly exceed time limits?
• What is the potential impact of reducing the frequency of Daily Scrums on team collaboration?
• In managing a shared resource among multiple teams, what should a Scrum Master do to resolve potential conflicts?
• Is the entire Scrum Team accountable for creating a valuable Increment each Sprint?
• What is the first event of the Sprint?
• If the Product Owner suggests postponing Sprint Planning, which option aligns with Scrum methodology?
• What should a Scrum Master do in response to a Project Manager's concerns about productivity?
• If a Scrum Team has been successful in achieving their sprint goals, what should be the next focus area?
• Who is responsible for creating and modifying the Increment in a Scrum Team?
• What could have caused confusion during a Sprint Review when demonstrating previous increments?
• Which value of Scrum does the CTO support by assigning developers to specific architectural layers?
• How can a Scrum Master best support teams in managing the Definition of Done effectively?
• What Scrum value might the Product Owner be disregarding by asking Developers to report their progress during Daily Scrums?
• How are the Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog developed in the Scrum framework?
• What approach fosters team autonomy and accountability during a Sprint?
• What action is encouraged during Sprint Planning to ensure effective preparation?
• What is the primary benefit of conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) early in the project instead of postponing it until the end?
• As a Scrum Master, how should you handle conflicts arising from differing definitions of "done" within a Scrum Team?
• In Scrum, who has the responsibility to maximize the value of the Product Backlog?
• What two characteristics should the Daily Scrum structure focus on?
• Can the Scrum Master order Product Backlog items?
• What is the ideal maximum time for smaller work items that are decomposed from Product Backlog items during Sprint Planning?
• When starting a new product in Scrum, which approach should be taken regarding the Product Backlog?
• What should a Scrum Master do when a new Developer joins a Scrum Team, increasing its size to 11 members?
• Is Sprint Planning the event that occurs before starting the Sprint?
• Which two topics are the Developers accountable for, as coached by the Scrum Master?
• In Scrum, what value is demonstrated when a Developer refuses to implement an unplanned feature requested by a stakeholder?
• Why is it essential for the Product Owner to attend Sprint Retrospectives?
• What does the Increment represent in Scrum?
• How can a Scrum Master assess the interaction between the Product Owner and Developers during Sprints?
• Who should be present during the Sprint Planning meeting?
• When is the Sprint Goal created?
• What should always be maintained in a Scrum Team to ensure smooth collaboration and integration?
• What role should management take to support a Scrum Team effectively?
• What should the Scrum Teams do when they have differing definitions of Done?
• How is Respect demonstrated within a Scrum Team?
• What should be done if the Development Team's velocity shows a significant decline over multiple Sprints?
• Which activity is the Scrum Master accountable for?
• How would you accurately characterize Scrum?
• What should be done for technical documentation if the technical writer is on vacation during the Sprint?