PSM Certification Exam 1 Questions and
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Who's responsible for Gantt Charts in Scrum? - ✔✔No one
Explanation
Gantt Chart is not a Scrum artifact and not compatible with the framework.
Which statements are correct about Product Backlog refinement? (Choose 2
answers)
1. should be done right before sprint planning
2. scrum master should facilitate it
3. shouldnt take mroe than 10% of dev teams time
4.multiple teams may participate - ✔✔number 3 and 4
Explanation
If multiple teams are working on the project, they will participate in the
refinement as well. Refinement can take any amount of time from the Product
Owner but not more than 10% of the capacity of the Development
Team.Refinement is a continuous activity not limited to a certain time during
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,the Sprint. The Scrum Master only facilitates the meetings as requested or
required; not by default.
The Product Owner has doubts about the quality of the definition of "Done".
What should s/he do? - ✔✔Point it out in the next sprint retro
Explanation
The Development Team is responsible for the definition of "Done" rather than
the Product Owner. So, if the Product Owner doubts the quality of the definition
of "Done", he/she can discuss it with the team on the next Sprint Retrospective,
so that if they agree, it would be adjusted for the next Sprint.
How long does the Sprint Planning take in a project with three-week Sprints? -
✔✔8 hours for a one month sprint
Explanation
Sprint Planning is 8 hours for a one-month Sprint and usually shorter
proportionally for shorter Sprints.
Which Scrum artifacts are ordered? - ✔✔Product and Sprint Backlog
Explanation
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,The Product Backlog is ordered (prioritized) based on the business value.The
items in the Sprint Backlog follow the same order they had in the Product
Backlog, therefore, are prioritized.
Which of the following describe the definition of "Done"? (choose 2 answers)
1) Help increase velocity
2) increases transparency
3) ensures everything is documented
4) helps ensure the increment is releasable - ✔✔2 and 4
Explanation
Definition of "Done" increases transparency because everyone knows what it
means by "Done". It includes everything required for creating something usable
by the end users (potentially releasable).
Pick 4 activities that are the responsibility of the Development Team.
1.) using Story Point estimations
2.) Provide estimates
3.) breakdown epic user stories into smaller ones
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, 4.) design software
5.) make technical decisions
6) volunteer for tasks - ✔✔2,4,5,6
Explanation
Designing the software is part of the development and should be done by the
developers. They are self-organized and make technical decisions and volunteer
for tasks (assign them to themselves). Estimation is the responsibility of the
developers because they are the people who will develop the item.
Which of the following is a valid service from the Scrum Master to the Product
Owner? - ✔✔Helping the Product owner find techniques for managing the
product backlog
Explanation
The following are the Scrum Master services to the Product Owner as described
in the Scrum Guide:-Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog
management;-Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and
concise Product Backlog items;-Understanding product planning in an empirical
environment;-Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product
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Who's responsible for Gantt Charts in Scrum? - ✔✔No one
Explanation
Gantt Chart is not a Scrum artifact and not compatible with the framework.
Which statements are correct about Product Backlog refinement? (Choose 2
answers)
1. should be done right before sprint planning
2. scrum master should facilitate it
3. shouldnt take mroe than 10% of dev teams time
4.multiple teams may participate - ✔✔number 3 and 4
Explanation
If multiple teams are working on the project, they will participate in the
refinement as well. Refinement can take any amount of time from the Product
Owner but not more than 10% of the capacity of the Development
Team.Refinement is a continuous activity not limited to a certain time during
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,the Sprint. The Scrum Master only facilitates the meetings as requested or
required; not by default.
The Product Owner has doubts about the quality of the definition of "Done".
What should s/he do? - ✔✔Point it out in the next sprint retro
Explanation
The Development Team is responsible for the definition of "Done" rather than
the Product Owner. So, if the Product Owner doubts the quality of the definition
of "Done", he/she can discuss it with the team on the next Sprint Retrospective,
so that if they agree, it would be adjusted for the next Sprint.
How long does the Sprint Planning take in a project with three-week Sprints? -
✔✔8 hours for a one month sprint
Explanation
Sprint Planning is 8 hours for a one-month Sprint and usually shorter
proportionally for shorter Sprints.
Which Scrum artifacts are ordered? - ✔✔Product and Sprint Backlog
Explanation
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,The Product Backlog is ordered (prioritized) based on the business value.The
items in the Sprint Backlog follow the same order they had in the Product
Backlog, therefore, are prioritized.
Which of the following describe the definition of "Done"? (choose 2 answers)
1) Help increase velocity
2) increases transparency
3) ensures everything is documented
4) helps ensure the increment is releasable - ✔✔2 and 4
Explanation
Definition of "Done" increases transparency because everyone knows what it
means by "Done". It includes everything required for creating something usable
by the end users (potentially releasable).
Pick 4 activities that are the responsibility of the Development Team.
1.) using Story Point estimations
2.) Provide estimates
3.) breakdown epic user stories into smaller ones
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, 4.) design software
5.) make technical decisions
6) volunteer for tasks - ✔✔2,4,5,6
Explanation
Designing the software is part of the development and should be done by the
developers. They are self-organized and make technical decisions and volunteer
for tasks (assign them to themselves). Estimation is the responsibility of the
developers because they are the people who will develop the item.
Which of the following is a valid service from the Scrum Master to the Product
Owner? - ✔✔Helping the Product owner find techniques for managing the
product backlog
Explanation
The following are the Scrum Master services to the Product Owner as described
in the Scrum Guide:-Finding techniques for effective Product Backlog
management;-Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and
concise Product Backlog items;-Understanding product planning in an empirical
environment;-Ensuring the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product
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