PSM Certification Exam 1 Correctly
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Who's responsible for Gantt Charts in Scrum? - Answer 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 - Answer 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 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? - Answer 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? -
Answer 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? - Answer Product and Sprint Backlog
Explanation
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 - Answer 2 and 4
,PSM Certification Exam 1 Correctly
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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
4.) design software
5.) make technical decisions
6) volunteer for tasks - Answer 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? - Answer 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 Backlog to maximize value;-
Understanding and practicing agility;-Facilitating Scrum events as requested or
needed.-These are mainly focused on coaching/training, rather than getting involved
and helping someone do something.
When does inspection occur? - Answer Frequently, but not so often that it gets in the
way of the work
All Scrum events are opportunities for inspection and adaptation.Inspection makes
adaptation possible and that's why it's important. However, like anything else in
Agile, we just like to have "enough" of it.
When is it time for integrating the solution? - Answer During the Sprint
Explanation
Integration is part of the development of each item and a step in a normal definition
of "Done". Agile projects use continuous integration to make the output potentially
releasable.
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Which role is responsible for managing the Development Team? - Answer
Development Team
Explanation
The Development Team is self-organized and manages itself instead of receiving
orders
The Sprint Backlog makes visible all of the work the ______ identifies as necessary
to meet the Sprint Goal. - Answer Development Team
Explanation
This is up to the developers to identify how to accomplish the goal. After all, they are
the technical people in the project.The question is about the Sprint Backlog tasks,
rather than items.
Who monitors the remaining work of the Product Backlog? - Answer The Product
Owner
Explanation
The Product Owner is responsible for measuring the progress of the project and
tracking the remaining work in the Product Backlog.The Development Team is
responsible for measuring the progress of the Sprint and tracking the remaining work
in the Sprint Backlog.
Who can change the Sprint Backlog in the middle of the Sprint? - Answer Only the
Development team
Explanation
the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint do not change but the Sprint
Backlog also contains tasks and tasks evolve through the Sprint. The Development
Team owns the Sprint Backlog and only they can change the Sprint Backlog. This is
sometimes done based on the input from the Product Owner.
What type of process control is Scrum? - Answer Empirical
Scrum is empirical; based on the real-world experiences.
Who assigns tasks to the developers? - Answer Development team
Explanation
The developers take responsibility for doing the tasks themselves and the
Development Team ensures that all tasks are done properly. Remember that they
are self-organized. When items are "Done", the Product Owner checked them but
this is focused on the item rather than individuals; all developers are accountable for
the team's outputs.
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Who's responsible for Gantt Charts in Scrum? - Answer 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 - Answer 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 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? - Answer 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? -
Answer 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? - Answer Product and Sprint Backlog
Explanation
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 - Answer 2 and 4
,PSM Certification Exam 1 Correctly
Solved And Graded A+
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
4.) design software
5.) make technical decisions
6) volunteer for tasks - Answer 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? - Answer 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 Backlog to maximize value;-
Understanding and practicing agility;-Facilitating Scrum events as requested or
needed.-These are mainly focused on coaching/training, rather than getting involved
and helping someone do something.
When does inspection occur? - Answer Frequently, but not so often that it gets in the
way of the work
All Scrum events are opportunities for inspection and adaptation.Inspection makes
adaptation possible and that's why it's important. However, like anything else in
Agile, we just like to have "enough" of it.
When is it time for integrating the solution? - Answer During the Sprint
Explanation
Integration is part of the development of each item and a step in a normal definition
of "Done". Agile projects use continuous integration to make the output potentially
releasable.
, PSM Certification Exam 1 Correctly
Solved And Graded A+
Which role is responsible for managing the Development Team? - Answer
Development Team
Explanation
The Development Team is self-organized and manages itself instead of receiving
orders
The Sprint Backlog makes visible all of the work the ______ identifies as necessary
to meet the Sprint Goal. - Answer Development Team
Explanation
This is up to the developers to identify how to accomplish the goal. After all, they are
the technical people in the project.The question is about the Sprint Backlog tasks,
rather than items.
Who monitors the remaining work of the Product Backlog? - Answer The Product
Owner
Explanation
The Product Owner is responsible for measuring the progress of the project and
tracking the remaining work in the Product Backlog.The Development Team is
responsible for measuring the progress of the Sprint and tracking the remaining work
in the Sprint Backlog.
Who can change the Sprint Backlog in the middle of the Sprint? - Answer Only the
Development team
Explanation
the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint do not change but the Sprint
Backlog also contains tasks and tasks evolve through the Sprint. The Development
Team owns the Sprint Backlog and only they can change the Sprint Backlog. This is
sometimes done based on the input from the Product Owner.
What type of process control is Scrum? - Answer Empirical
Scrum is empirical; based on the real-world experiences.
Who assigns tasks to the developers? - Answer Development team
Explanation
The developers take responsibility for doing the tasks themselves and the
Development Team ensures that all tasks are done properly. Remember that they
are self-organized. When items are "Done", the Product Owner checked them but
this is focused on the item rather than individuals; all developers are accountable for
the team's outputs.
