ASM EXIN SIMULATION EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Simulation #3 ASM Exin
An organization has begun the move to Agile. Which of the following is not a
reason for the organization to believe that the move to Scrum is difficult?
A. Scrum is prevalent
B. The final state is unpredictable.
C. The time to market is faster.
D. Best practices are harmful. - Correct answer: C.
EXPLANATION
This is NOT why transitions can be difficult. The reasons are as follows: successful
change is not top-down or bottom-up, the final state is uncertain, Scrum is
widespread, Scrum is significantly different, change is happening faster than ever
before, and best practices are harmful.
Which of the following is the proper expansion of the ADAPT model of Scrum
adoption?
A. Analyze, Deliver, Apply, Persuade, and Transfer
,B. Agree, deliver, assess, promote, and terminate.
C. Awareness, Desire, Ability, Promotion, and Transfer.
D. Awareness, Deliver, Ability, Promote, and Transfer - Correct Option: C.
EXPLANATION
The acronym ADAPT stands for Awareness, Desire, Ability, Promotion, and
Transfer.
The CEO of an organization is not sure that transition is necessary. He adds, "We
have been working this way for the past 20 years; why should we adopt Scrum?"
What is the best ANSWER to this question?
A. Communicate that there is a problem.
B. Build momentum.
C. Learning to Think as a Team
D. Share information: ANSWER Correct Option: A
EXPLANATION
This is a tool for raising awareness. The CEO may be unaware of the current
problem, therefore discussing it may redirect the CEO's attention to current reality.
, There are several teams working on the same Scrum project. Every team has its
own Product Owner. There are frequent disagreements among these Product
owners, and the teams believe they are not going anywhere. What should be done
to resolve this issue?
A. Ensure that a single Product Owner leads all teams.
B. Ensure that the Scrum Masters of each team meet regularly and collaborate with
the Product Owners.
C. Train the Product Owners on Scrum.
D. Appoint a Chief Product Owner and request that all other Product Owners report
to this new Chief Product Owner.
EXPLANATION
A Chief Product Owner leads the other product owners.
A team discovers that its Product Owner is not grooming backlogs, frequently
missing Sprint planning and review meetings, and providing replies after extended
delays. What should we do in this situation?
A. Allow the Scrum Master to play the role of the Product Owner and act on their
behalf.
B. Appoint additional product owners to take up some of the job from this Product
Owner.
ANSWERS
Simulation #3 ASM Exin
An organization has begun the move to Agile. Which of the following is not a
reason for the organization to believe that the move to Scrum is difficult?
A. Scrum is prevalent
B. The final state is unpredictable.
C. The time to market is faster.
D. Best practices are harmful. - Correct answer: C.
EXPLANATION
This is NOT why transitions can be difficult. The reasons are as follows: successful
change is not top-down or bottom-up, the final state is uncertain, Scrum is
widespread, Scrum is significantly different, change is happening faster than ever
before, and best practices are harmful.
Which of the following is the proper expansion of the ADAPT model of Scrum
adoption?
A. Analyze, Deliver, Apply, Persuade, and Transfer
,B. Agree, deliver, assess, promote, and terminate.
C. Awareness, Desire, Ability, Promotion, and Transfer.
D. Awareness, Deliver, Ability, Promote, and Transfer - Correct Option: C.
EXPLANATION
The acronym ADAPT stands for Awareness, Desire, Ability, Promotion, and
Transfer.
The CEO of an organization is not sure that transition is necessary. He adds, "We
have been working this way for the past 20 years; why should we adopt Scrum?"
What is the best ANSWER to this question?
A. Communicate that there is a problem.
B. Build momentum.
C. Learning to Think as a Team
D. Share information: ANSWER Correct Option: A
EXPLANATION
This is a tool for raising awareness. The CEO may be unaware of the current
problem, therefore discussing it may redirect the CEO's attention to current reality.
, There are several teams working on the same Scrum project. Every team has its
own Product Owner. There are frequent disagreements among these Product
owners, and the teams believe they are not going anywhere. What should be done
to resolve this issue?
A. Ensure that a single Product Owner leads all teams.
B. Ensure that the Scrum Masters of each team meet regularly and collaborate with
the Product Owners.
C. Train the Product Owners on Scrum.
D. Appoint a Chief Product Owner and request that all other Product Owners report
to this new Chief Product Owner.
EXPLANATION
A Chief Product Owner leads the other product owners.
A team discovers that its Product Owner is not grooming backlogs, frequently
missing Sprint planning and review meetings, and providing replies after extended
delays. What should we do in this situation?
A. Allow the Scrum Master to play the role of the Product Owner and act on their
behalf.
B. Appoint additional product owners to take up some of the job from this Product
Owner.
