Title: Scrum Open

Points: 17 out of 30

Percentage: 56.7%

Duration: 00:18:23

Date started: Tue 26th Dec 2017 12:32pm

Date finished: Tue 26th Dec 2017 12:50pm

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Thank you for taking the Open assessment of Scrum. Please review The Scrum Guide on Scrum.org and take this
assessment again to improve your score.

Ken Schwaber

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Question 1 of 30

The length of a Sprint should be:

Correct answer: D)
You chose: A)

A) Short enough to keep the business risk acceptable to the Product Owner.

B) Short enough to be able to synchronize the development work with other business
events.
C) No more than one month.

D) All of these answers are correct.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
All of these choices are appropriate considerations in determining the length of a Sprint.

Question 2 of 30

What does it mean to say that an event has a time-box?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: B)
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A) The event must happen at a set time.

B) The event must happen by a given time.

C) The event must take at least a minimum amount of time.

D) The event can take no more than a maximum amount of time.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
Time-boxed events are events that have a maximum duration.

Question 3 of 30

What are the two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Development Team working at its
highest level of productivity?

Correct answer: A) B)
You chose: B) D)
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A) By facilitating Development Team decisions

B) By removing impediments that hinder the Development Team
C) By starting and ending the meetings at the proper time
D) By keeping high value features high in the Product Backlog

You did not select all available correct options.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
A Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Development Team. Facilitation and removing impediments serves a
team in achieving the best productivity possible.
Question 4 of 30

The Product Backlog is ordered by:

Correct answer: E)
You chose: E)
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A) Size, where small items are at the top and large items are at the bottom.

B) Risk, where safer items are at the top, and riskier items are at the bottom

C) Least valuable items at the top to most valuable at the bottom.

D) Items are randomly arranged.

E) Whatever is deemed most appropriate by the Product Owner.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Product Owner decides what makes the most sense to optimize the value of the work being done by the
Development Team.

Question 5 of 30

Which statement best describes the Sprint Review?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: B)
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A) It is a mechanism to control the Development Team's activities during a Sprint.

B) It is when the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of a Sprint and figure
out what to do next.

C) It is a demo at the end of the Sprint for everyone in the organization to check on the work
done.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Every event in Scrum, besides the Sprint which is a container for the other events, is an opportunity to Inspect
AND Adapt.
Question 6 of 30

During a Sprint, a Development Team determines that it will not be able to finish the complete
forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Sprint work selected?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: C)
Note: This question displayed answer options in random order when taking this Test.

A) The Scrum Master, the project manager and the Development Team.

B) The Product Owner and the Development Team.

C) The Product Owner and all stakeholders.

D) The Development Team.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
During the Sprint, scope may be clarified and re-negotiated between the Product Owner and Development
Team as more is learned.

Question 7 of 30

When multiple teams work together on the same product, each team should maintain a separate
Product Backlog.

Correct answer: B)
You chose: B)

A) True

B) False

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Products have one Product Backlog, regardless of how many teams are used. Any other setup makes it difficult
for the Development Team to determine what it should work on.

Question 8 of 30

The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a done increment of working product.

Correct answer: A)
You chose: A)

A) True

B) False

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The heart of Scrum is a Sprint, a time-box of one month or less during which a "Done", usable, and potentially
releasable product Increment is created.

Question 9 of 30

When does the next Sprint begin?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: B)
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A) Next Monday.

B) Immediately following the next Sprint Planning.

C) When the Product Owner is ready.

D) Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

Question 10 of 30

The time-box for a Daily Scrum is?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: D)
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A) The same time of day every day.

B) Two minutes per person.

 C) 4 hours.

D) 15 minutes.

E) 15 minutes for a 4 week sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The length of a daily Scrum is time-boxed at 15 minutes, it does not change with the length of a Sprint.

Question 11 of 30

Which of the below are roles on a Scrum Team?

Correct answer: A) D) E)
You chose: A) D) E)
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A) Development Team
B) Users
C) Customers
D) Product Owner
E) Scrum Master

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Scrum Team consists of a Product Owner, the Development Team, and a Scrum Master.

Question 12 of 30

What is the recommended size for a Development Team (within the Scrum Team)?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: C)
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A) Minimal 7

B) 3 to 9

C) 7 plus or minus 2
 D) 9

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
Optimal Development Team size is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant
work. Fewer than three Development Team members decreases interaction and results in smaller productivity
gains. More than nine members simply requires too much coordination.

Question 13 of 30

The three pillars of empirical process control are:

Correct answer: C)
You chose: B)
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A) Respect For People, Kaizen, Eliminating Waste

B) Planning, Demonstration, Retrospective

C) Inspection, Transparency, Adaptation

D) Planning, Inspection, Adaptation

E) Transparency, Eliminating Waste, Kaizen

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
Scrum is founded on empirical process control theory, or empiricism. Empiricism asserts that knowledge
comes from experience and making decisions based on what is known.
Three pillars uphold every implementation of empirical process control: transparency, inspection, and
adaptation.

Question 14 of 30

Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: D)
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A) The Stakeholders

B) The Development Team

 C) The Scrum Master

D) The Product Owner

E) The CEO

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog.

Question 15 of 30

What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: C)
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A) To make sure every team member answers the three questions.

B) He or she does not have to be there; he or she only has to ensure the Development Team
has a Daily Scrum.

C) To write down any changes to the Sprint Backlog, including adding new items, and
tracking progress on the burn-down.

D) To gather status and progress information to report to management.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
The Scrum Master enforces the rule that only Development Team members participate in the Daily Scrum.

Question 16 of 30

When many Development Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the
definition of "done?"

Correct answer: C)
You chose: C)
Note: This question displayed answer options in random order when taking this Test.

A) Each Development Team defines and uses its own. The differences are discussed and
reconciled during a hardening Sprint.
 B) Each Development Team uses its own but must make their definition clear to all other
Teams so the differences are known.

C) All Development Teams must have a definition of "done" that makes their combined work
potentially releasable.

D) It depends.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Scrum requires an Increment to be releasable. This is an Increment of product. Many teams working on a single
product are expected to deliver such an Increment.

Question 17 of 30

How much work must a Development Team do to a Product Backlog item it selects for a Sprint?

Correct answer: A)
You chose: D)
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A) As much as it has told the Product Owner will be done for every Product Backlog item it
selects in conformance with the definition of done.

B) As much as it can fit into the Sprint.

C) All development work and at least some testing.

D) Analysis, design, programming, testing and documentation.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
The purpose of each Sprint is to deliver Increments of potentially releasable functionality that adhere to the
Scrum Team's current definition of "Done".

Question 18 of 30

When might a Sprint be abnormally terminated?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: D)
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A) When it becomes clear that not everything will be finished by the end of the Sprint.
 B) When the Development Team feels that the work is too hard.

C) When the sales department has an important new opportunity.

D) When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
A Sprint can be cancelled before the Sprint time-box is over. A Sprint would be cancelled if the Sprint Goal
becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions
change.

Question 19 of 30

Who is on the Scrum Team?

Correct answer: A) B) C)
You chose: A) B) C)

A) The Scrum Master

B) The Product Owner
C) The Development Team
D) Project Manager
E) None of the above

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Scrum Team consists of the Scrum Master (manages the process), the Product Owner (decides what to do)
and the Development Team (does the work).

Question 20 of 30

Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint?

Correct answer: A)
You chose: A)
Note: This question displayed answer options in random order when taking this Test.

A) The Development Team

B) The Scrum Master

 C) The Product Owner

D) The most junior member of the Team

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Development Team uses the Daily Scrum to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and to inspect how
progress is trending toward completing the work in the Sprint Backlog.

Question 21 of 30

The time-box for the Sprint Planning meeting is?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: B)
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A) 4 hours.

B) 8 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.

C) Whenever it is done.

D) Monthly.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Sprint Planning is time-boxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the
event is usually shorter.

Question 22 of 30

Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: B)
Note: This question displayed answer options in random order when taking this Test.

A) The place can be named.

B) The consistency reduces complexity.

C) The Product Owner demands it.

 D) Rooms are hard to book and this lets it be booked in advance.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The Daily Scrum is held at the same time and place each day to reduce complexity.

Question 23 of 30

Scrum does not have a role called "project manager."

Correct answer: A)
You chose: A)

A) True

B) False

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
A Scrum Team has a Scrum Master, a Product Owner and a Development Team. As a whole they have all
controls needed.

Question 24 of 30

Which two (2) things does the Development Team do during the first Sprint?

Correct answer: A) C)
You chose: C) D)
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A) Deliver an increment of releasable software.

B) Determine the complete architecture and infrastructure for the product.
C) Develop and deliver at least one piece of functionality.
D) Develop a plan for the rest of the release.
E) Create the complete Product Backlog to be developed in subsequent Sprints.

You did not select all available correct options.

Points: 0 out of 1
Feedback
The heart of Scrum is a Sprint, a time-box of one month or less during which a "Done", useable, and potentially
releasable product Increment is created. This applies to every Sprint

Question 25 of 30

When do Development Team members become the exclusive owner of a Sprint Backlog item?

Correct answer: B)
You chose: C)
Note: This question displayed answer options in random order when taking this Test.

A) At the Sprint planning meeting.

B) Never. All Sprint Backlog Items are "owned" by the entire Development Team, even
though each one may be done by an individual development team member.
C) Whenever a team member can accommodate more work.

D) During the Daily Scrum.

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
Sprint Backlog and all of its items are collectively owned by the Development Team. No individual team
member can claim ownership over an item as this would block communication and collaboration.

Question 26 of 30

It is mandatory that the product increment be released to production at the end of each Sprint.

Correct answer: B)
You chose: A)

A) True

B) False

Points: 0 out of 1

Feedback
The product increment should be usable and releasable at the end of every Sprint, but it does not have to be
released.
Question 27 of 30

An organization has decided to adopt Scrum, but management wants to change the terminology
to fit with terminology already used. What will likely happen if this is done?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: B)

A) Without a new vocabulary as a reminder of the change, very little change may actually
happen.
B) The organization may not understand what has changed with Scrum and the benefits of
Scrum may be lost.
C) Management may feel less anxious.

D) All answers apply.

Points: 0 out of 1

Question 28 of 30

When is a Sprint over?

Correct answer: D)
You chose: D)
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A) When all Product Backlog items meet their definition of done.

B) When the Product Owner says it is done.

C) When all the tasks are completed.

D) When the time-box expires.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
The duration of a Sprint is fixed and cannot be shortened or lengthened.

Question 29 of 30

The maximum length of the Sprint Review (its time-box) is:

Correct answer: B)
You chose: B)
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A) 2 hours.

B) 4 hours for a monthly Sprint. For shorter Sprints it is usually shorter.

C) As long as needed.

D) 1 day.

E) 4 hours and longer as needed.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Sprint Review is a four-hour time-boxed meeting for one-month Sprints. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually
shorter.

Question 30 of 30

Development Team membership should change:

Correct answer: C)
You chose: C)
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A) Every Sprint to promote shared learning.

B) Never, because it reduces productivity.

C) As needed, while taking into account a short term reduction in productivity.

D) As needed, with no special allowance for changes in productivity.

Points: 1 out of 1

Feedback
Teams typically go through some steps before achieving a state of increased performance. Changing
membership typically reduces cohesion, affecting performance and productivity in the short term.