Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
Certification Study
Scrum - answer A framework within which people can address complex adaptive
problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible
value.
Scrum Theory - answer 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 - answer Three pillars uphold every implementation of empirical process
control: transparency, inspection, and adaption.
Uses of Scrum - answer1. Research and identify viable markets, technologies, and
product capabilities
2. Develop products and enhancements
3. Release products and enhancements, as frequently as many times per day
4. Develop and sustain Cloud and other operational environments for product use
5. Sustain and renew products
Transparency - answer Significant aspects of the process must be visible to those
responsible for the outcome. Transparency requires those aspects be defined by a
common standard so observers share a common understanding of what is being seen.
Sprint Work - answer The Product Owner and the Development Team should be
present to review and adjust selected Sprint work.
Creating a "Definition of Done" - answerThe development organization creates the
"Definition of Done" (or Development Team if no one is available form the development
organization).
Productivity - answerThe two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Development
Team working at its highest level of productivity are:
1. By facilitating Development Team decisions
2. By removing impediments that hinder the Development Team
Sprint Review - answerWhen the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of
a Sprint and figure out what to do next.
Certification Study
Scrum - answer A framework within which people can address complex adaptive
problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible
value.
Scrum Theory - answer 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 - answer Three pillars uphold every implementation of empirical process
control: transparency, inspection, and adaption.
Uses of Scrum - answer1. Research and identify viable markets, technologies, and
product capabilities
2. Develop products and enhancements
3. Release products and enhancements, as frequently as many times per day
4. Develop and sustain Cloud and other operational environments for product use
5. Sustain and renew products
Transparency - answer Significant aspects of the process must be visible to those
responsible for the outcome. Transparency requires those aspects be defined by a
common standard so observers share a common understanding of what is being seen.
Sprint Work - answer The Product Owner and the Development Team should be
present to review and adjust selected Sprint work.
Creating a "Definition of Done" - answerThe development organization creates the
"Definition of Done" (or Development Team if no one is available form the development
organization).
Productivity - answerThe two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Development
Team working at its highest level of productivity are:
1. By facilitating Development Team decisions
2. By removing impediments that hinder the Development Team
Sprint Review - answerWhen the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of
a Sprint and figure out what to do next.
