During a Sprint, when is new work or further decomposition of work added to the Sprint Backlog?
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is B, because the Scrum Guide states that "the Development Team modifies the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint, and the Sprint Backlog emerges during the Sprint. This emergence occurs as the Development Team works through the plan and learns more about the work needed to achieve the Sprint Goal." Therefore, new work or further decomposition of work can be added to the Sprint Backlog as soon as possible after they are identified by the Development Team.
PSM-I Exam Question 57
One of the Scrum events is the Daily Scrum. What are two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer: A,D
The two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum are A and D. A: Identification of impediments that may prevent the Developers from achieving the Sprint Goal. The Daily Scrum is an opportunity for the Developers to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and to identify any impediments or challenges that may hinder them from completing the work in the Sprint Backlog1. The Scrum Master can help the Developers remove these impediments or find ways to overcome them2. D: A shared understanding of the most important work to be undertaken next to achieve the best possible progress toward the Sprint Goal. The Daily Scrum is also an opportunity for the Developers to adapt their plan for the next 24 hours based on their current situation and the Sprint Goal1. The Developers can select whatever structure and techniques they want, as long as their Daily Scrum focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal and produces an actionable plan for the next day of work1. This creates focus and improves self-management.B, C, and E are not intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum. B: An update of completed tasks and of the remaining work so the Scrum Master can plan the next day. The Daily Scrum is not a status meeting or a report for the Scrum Master or anyone else2. The Developers are responsible for conducting and facilitating the Daily Scrum, not the Scrum Master1. The Scrum Master's role is to ensure that the event happens, that it is positive and productive, and that it stays within the 15-minute timebox2. C: An updated Scrum board to make Sprint progress transparent for the stakeholders. The Daily Scrum is an internal meeting for the Scrum Team, not for external stakeholders1. The Scrum board is a tool that can help the Developers visualize their work, but it is not an outcome of the Daily Scrum. The outcome of the Daily Scrum should be an updated Sprint Backlog and an updated Sprint plan to achieve the Sprint Goal3.
PSM-I Exam Question 58
Which are properties of the Daily Scrum? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: C,F
According to the Scrum Guide1, each event in Scrum is a formal opportunity to inspect and adapt something. These events are specifically designed to enable critical transparency and inspection. Failure to include any of these events results in reduced transparency and is a lost opportunity to inspect and adapt. All events are time-boxed events, such that every event has a maximum duration. Once a Sprint begins, its duration is fixed and cannot be shortened or lengthened. The remaining events may end whenever the purpose of the event is achieved, ensuring an appropriate amount of time is spent without allowing waste in the process. The time-box for the Daily Scrum is 15 minutes or less for a one-month Sprint. Its location and time remain constant.
PSM-I Exam Question 59
You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: C,E
The product has one Product Backlog, as it is a single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product. There should be only one Product Owner, who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. Having multiple Product Owners or Product Backlogs would create confusion, inconsistency, and waste.
PSM-I Exam Question 60
Who is responsible for tracking the remaining work of the Sprint?
Correct Answer: A
According to the Scrum Guide1, only people who are actively working on items in the Sprint Backlog participate in updating it during a Sprint; this includes tracking progress made on those items. This is typically done by Developers updating their remaining work every day after their Daily Scrum. The Development Team tracks this total work remaining at least for every Daily Scrum to project the likelihood of achieving their Sprint Goal.