Scrum Master Certification Test
Questions and Answers
Who has the last say on the order of the Product Backlog? - correct answer-The
Product Owner
When many Development Teams are working on a single product, what best describes
the definition of "done"? - correct answer-All Development Teams must have a definition
of "done" that when their work integrates results in a definition of "done" that is
potentially releasable
What is the recommended size for a Development Team (within the Scrum team)? -
correct answer-6 plus or minus 3
What is the maximum length of a Sprint? - correct answer-Not so long that the risk is
unacceptable to the Product Owner; Not so long that other business events can't be
readily synchronized with the development work; no more than one calender month
The Product Backlog is ordered by... - correct answer-Whatever is deemed most
appropriate by the Product Owner
When multiple teams are working together, each team should maintain a separate
Product Backlog - correct answer-False
Which statement best describes the Sprint Review? - correct answer-It is when the
Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of the Sprint and figure out what to
do in the upcoming Sprint.
Which two things does the Development Team NOT do during the first Sprint? - correct
answer-Develop a plan for the rest of the project, Nail down the complete architecture
and infrastructure
When is a Sprint over? - correct answer-When the timebox expires
The maximum length of the Sprint Review (its time box) is... - correct answer-4 hours for
a monthly Sprint, proportionally less for shorter Sprints
Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place? - correct answer-The
consistency reduces complexity and overhead.
Questions and Answers
Who has the last say on the order of the Product Backlog? - correct answer-The
Product Owner
When many Development Teams are working on a single product, what best describes
the definition of "done"? - correct answer-All Development Teams must have a definition
of "done" that when their work integrates results in a definition of "done" that is
potentially releasable
What is the recommended size for a Development Team (within the Scrum team)? -
correct answer-6 plus or minus 3
What is the maximum length of a Sprint? - correct answer-Not so long that the risk is
unacceptable to the Product Owner; Not so long that other business events can't be
readily synchronized with the development work; no more than one calender month
The Product Backlog is ordered by... - correct answer-Whatever is deemed most
appropriate by the Product Owner
When multiple teams are working together, each team should maintain a separate
Product Backlog - correct answer-False
Which statement best describes the Sprint Review? - correct answer-It is when the
Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of the Sprint and figure out what to
do in the upcoming Sprint.
Which two things does the Development Team NOT do during the first Sprint? - correct
answer-Develop a plan for the rest of the project, Nail down the complete architecture
and infrastructure
When is a Sprint over? - correct answer-When the timebox expires
The maximum length of the Sprint Review (its time box) is... - correct answer-4 hours for
a monthly Sprint, proportionally less for shorter Sprints
Why is the Daily Scrum held at the same time and same place? - correct answer-The
consistency reduces complexity and overhead.
