Scrum PSM I Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 25

The correct answer is C. The Scrum Team creates the Definition of Done. According to the Scrum Guide1, "The Developers are required to conform to the Definition of Done, which is defined and evolves with the Scrum Team." The Definition of Done is a commitment by the Developers for the Increment, but it is also a shared understanding within the whole Scrum Team, including the Product Owner and the Scrum Master2. The Scrum Team collaborates to create and update the Definition of Done as needed, based on the product and organizational standards3. The Definition of Done is not imposed by any external authority or individual.

The correct answer is A. When multiple Scrum Teams are working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done. According to the Scrum Guide1, "If there are multiple Scrum Teams working on the system or product release, the development teams on all of the Scrum Teams must mutually define the definition of "Done"." This ensures that the product increment is integrated, consistent, and potentially releasable at the end of each Sprint. The other options are incorrect because they allow for different Definitions of Done for different teams, which can lead to confusion, inconsistency, and technical debt.

According to the Scrum Guide, two characteristics of the Daily Scrum are its location and time remain constant and its purpose is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog.

These characteristics promote consistency, transparency, and adaptation within the Development Team. The other options are not valid characteristics of the Daily Scrum, as they are either irrelevant (such as being held first thing in the morning) or inappropriate (such as being free form, facilitated by the team lead, or consisting of the Scrum Master asking for status).

According to the Scrum Guide, two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum are identification of impediments that may prevent the Developers from achieving the Sprint Goal and a shared understanding of the most important work to be undertaken next to achieve the best possible progress toward the Sprint Goal. These outcomes help the Developers to inspect their progress, plan their work, and collaborate effectively. The other options are not intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum, as they are either irrelevant (such as updating a Scrum board) or inappropriate (such as providing a status report or an update of completed tasks).

According to the Scrum Guide, Scrum is a framework to generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. It is based on empiricism, self-organization, and collaboration. The other options are not accurate descriptions of Scrum, as they are either too rigid (such as a defined and predictive process or a complete methodology), too vague (such as a cookbook), or irrelevant (such as scientific management).

According to the Scrum Guide, every Scrum Team should have the competencies and skills needed to deliver an Increment in a Sprint. This means that the Developers can work on any aspect of the product without depending on others outside the team. The other options are not valid descriptions of what every Scrum Team should have, as they either imply that the Developers work in silos or rely on external people (such as a lead developer or representatives from different departments).

The correct answer is B. The Scrum Team includes skilled individuals who together have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint. According to the Scrum Guide1, "Scrum Teams are crossfunctional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value in each Sprint." This does not mean that every individual has all the skills, but rather that the team as a whole does.

Cross-functionality enables the Scrum Team to deliver a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint, without depending on others outside the team.

The correct answer is D. 10 or fewer. According to the Scrum Guide 20201, "The Scrum Team is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint, typically 10 or fewer people." The other options are outdated or incorrect. Option A was based on the previous version of the Scrum Guide, which suggested a range of 3 to 9 developers2. Option B is too vague and does not account for the upper limit of team size. Option C is too specific and does not allow for flexibility.

The best two answers are A and B. As a Scrum Team, prioritizing the list and working on them in order is a good technique to tackle the impediments. This way, the team can focus on the most urgent and important issues first and avoid being overwhelmed by the number of impediments. The Scrum Master discusses the impediments with the Scrum Team is also a helpful technique, as it allows the team to share their perspectives, identify the root causes, and come up with possible solutions. The Scrum Master can also coach the team on how to remove or prevent impediments in the future.