Scrum Master Certification Exam
Practice Questions And Correct Answers
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1. In Scrum, who is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the
Scrum Guide and ensuring the Scrum Team understands Scrum
practices?
A. Product Owner
B. Development Team
C. Scrum Master
D. Project Manager
The Scrum Master is accountable for helping everyone understand Scrum
theory, practices, rules, and values while serving as a facilitator and coach.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Daily Scrum?
A. Report progress to the Scrum Master
B. Inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan
C. Assign tasks to developers
D. Review completed work with stakeholders
The Daily Scrum is a short inspection and planning event where Developers
synchronize activities and adjust their approach.
3. Who has the authority to cancel a Sprint?
A. Scrum Master
, B. Developers
C. Product Owner
D. Stakeholders
The Product Owner may cancel a Sprint when the Sprint Goal becomes
obsolete or no longer provides value.
4. What is the maximum recommended duration of a Sprint?
A. One month
B. Two months
C. Three months
D. One month or less
Scrum defines Sprints as fixed-length events of one month or less to enable
frequent inspection and adaptation.
5. Which Scrum value encourages team members to openly discuss
problems and challenges?
A. Commitment
B. Openness
C. Focus
D. Respect
Openness allows the Scrum Team to communicate honestly about work,
progress, and obstacles.
6. Who creates the Sprint Backlog?
A. Scrum Master alone
B. Product Owner alone
C. Developers through collaboration and planning
D. Stakeholders
Developers create the Sprint Backlog by selecting Product Backlog items
and planning how to accomplish the Sprint Goal.
7. The Product Backlog is best described as:
A. A list of completed work
, B. An ordered list of everything needed to improve the product
C. A schedule created by the Scrum Master
D. A technical document only
The Product Backlog is an evolving, ordered list of product requirements,
improvements, and fixes.
8. What is the Scrum Master’s role during Sprint Planning?
A. Assign every task
B. Approve all estimates
C. Facilitate the event and help ensure Scrum is understood
D. Select Product Backlog items
The Scrum Master facilitates Sprint Planning but does not make decisions
for the Scrum Team.
9. Who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product?
A. Scrum Master
B. Developers
C. Product Owner
D. Stakeholders
The Product Owner maximizes product value by managing the Product
Backlog and making ordering decisions.
10. What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
A. Evaluate individual performance
B. Create the next Sprint Backlog
C. Inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog
D. Replace the Daily Scrum
The Sprint Review allows stakeholders and the Scrum Team to inspect
results and discuss future improvements.
11. A Scrum Master notices that Developers are waiting for
permission before making decisions. What should the Scrum Master
do?
Practice Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationale 2026
Q&A| Instant Download Pdf
1. In Scrum, who is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the
Scrum Guide and ensuring the Scrum Team understands Scrum
practices?
A. Product Owner
B. Development Team
C. Scrum Master
D. Project Manager
The Scrum Master is accountable for helping everyone understand Scrum
theory, practices, rules, and values while serving as a facilitator and coach.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Daily Scrum?
A. Report progress to the Scrum Master
B. Inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan
C. Assign tasks to developers
D. Review completed work with stakeholders
The Daily Scrum is a short inspection and planning event where Developers
synchronize activities and adjust their approach.
3. Who has the authority to cancel a Sprint?
A. Scrum Master
, B. Developers
C. Product Owner
D. Stakeholders
The Product Owner may cancel a Sprint when the Sprint Goal becomes
obsolete or no longer provides value.
4. What is the maximum recommended duration of a Sprint?
A. One month
B. Two months
C. Three months
D. One month or less
Scrum defines Sprints as fixed-length events of one month or less to enable
frequent inspection and adaptation.
5. Which Scrum value encourages team members to openly discuss
problems and challenges?
A. Commitment
B. Openness
C. Focus
D. Respect
Openness allows the Scrum Team to communicate honestly about work,
progress, and obstacles.
6. Who creates the Sprint Backlog?
A. Scrum Master alone
B. Product Owner alone
C. Developers through collaboration and planning
D. Stakeholders
Developers create the Sprint Backlog by selecting Product Backlog items
and planning how to accomplish the Sprint Goal.
7. The Product Backlog is best described as:
A. A list of completed work
, B. An ordered list of everything needed to improve the product
C. A schedule created by the Scrum Master
D. A technical document only
The Product Backlog is an evolving, ordered list of product requirements,
improvements, and fixes.
8. What is the Scrum Master’s role during Sprint Planning?
A. Assign every task
B. Approve all estimates
C. Facilitate the event and help ensure Scrum is understood
D. Select Product Backlog items
The Scrum Master facilitates Sprint Planning but does not make decisions
for the Scrum Team.
9. Who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product?
A. Scrum Master
B. Developers
C. Product Owner
D. Stakeholders
The Product Owner maximizes product value by managing the Product
Backlog and making ordering decisions.
10. What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?
A. Evaluate individual performance
B. Create the next Sprint Backlog
C. Inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog
D. Replace the Daily Scrum
The Sprint Review allows stakeholders and the Scrum Team to inspect
results and discuss future improvements.
11. A Scrum Master notices that Developers are waiting for
permission before making decisions. What should the Scrum Master
do?
