PSM 2 EXAMINATION TEST QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE REVIEW SHEET
GRADED A+
●● 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
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
ANSWERS ACCURATE REVIEW SHEET
GRADED A+
●● 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
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
