PSM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Product Owner must monitor and share progress of Product Backlog through: -
Answers- Any projective practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming
work
There are many ways to monitor and share the progress of the Product Backlog. Scrum
does not prescribe any specific method. It is up to the Product Owner's discretion as to
what method is used.
**A new developer is having continuing conflicts with the existing Developers and
creating a hostile environment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the team
member? - Answers- The Scrum Team is responsible and may need help from the SM
Scrum Teams are Self-managed, meaning they internally decide who does what, when,
and how. As a self-managed team they need to adapt to the situation, adaptation
becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing.
A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through
inspection. The Scrum Master is accountable for coaching the team members in self-
management and cross-functionality. It is up to the Scrum Team to find a solution to the
issue.
Who is accountable for tracking the remaining work of the Sprint to predict if the Sprint
Goal will be met by the end of the Sprint? - Answers- The Developers
Scrum Teams are Self-managed, meaning they internally decide who does what, when,
and how. As a self-managed team they need to adapt to the situation, adaptation
becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing.
A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through
inspection. The Scrum Master is accountable for coaching the team members in self-
management and cross-functionality. It is up to the Scrum Team to find a solution to the
issue.
Phrases that best describe Definition of Done - Answers- 1. Defines what it takes for an
increment to be ready for release
2. Creates transparency over the work inspected at Sprint Review
3. Helps developers forecast at Sprint Planning
The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it
meets the quality measures required for the product. The Definition of Done creates
transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was
completed as part of the Increment. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the
Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.
Instead, it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration.
, For the answer "It controls whether the Developers have completed their tasks to
agreed standards"
The key word here is "tasks".
The DoD is to ensure the increment meets its quality standards. It is not to ensure
individual tasks are done to agreed standards, although it is popular to set task-level
acceptance criteria for this, but acceptance criteria is not part of the Scrum Guide.
Stakeholders are free to reorder the Product Backlog during the Sprint Review if they
need to. - Answers- False
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team. The
Scrum Team may invite other people to attend Sprint Planning to provide advice. During
the Sprint Review the Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders
and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed.
How often should Scrum Team membership change? - Answers- As needed, while
taking into account a short term reduction in productivity.
How long is the time-box for a Daily Scrum? - Answers- 15 minutes
Select three benefits of self-management - Answers- 1. Enhanced self-accountability
2. Improved Creativity
3. Enhanced Commitment
What is the primary way a Scrum Master helps the Developers to work at at their
highest productivity level? - Answers- By facilitating Scrum Team decision and
removing impediments
During the Sprint Review, the Scrum Team alongside Stakeholders evaluate what was
accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment. Taking into
consideration this results, attendees cooperate on the next steps and may also adjust
the Product Backlog to meet new opportunities but only at the Product Owner's
discretion.
During the Daily Scrum how can management not in the Scrum Team become
involved? - Answers- Developers self-manage and are only management required at
Daily Scrum
What helps the Product Owner manage the value of a product? Choose the 2 best
answers - Answers- 1. Order of PB
2. Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases
Remember Planning Poker is a good technique but it is not part of Scrum. Also The
Product Owner is the person who understands the market and the product value, asking
the developers to estimate value based on Planning Poker would be wrong. The
Product Owner orders the Product Backlog to ensure high priority items are developed
The Product Owner must monitor and share progress of Product Backlog through: -
Answers- Any projective practice based on trends of work completed and upcoming
work
There are many ways to monitor and share the progress of the Product Backlog. Scrum
does not prescribe any specific method. It is up to the Product Owner's discretion as to
what method is used.
**A new developer is having continuing conflicts with the existing Developers and
creating a hostile environment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the team
member? - Answers- The Scrum Team is responsible and may need help from the SM
Scrum Teams are Self-managed, meaning they internally decide who does what, when,
and how. As a self-managed team they need to adapt to the situation, adaptation
becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing.
A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through
inspection. The Scrum Master is accountable for coaching the team members in self-
management and cross-functionality. It is up to the Scrum Team to find a solution to the
issue.
Who is accountable for tracking the remaining work of the Sprint to predict if the Sprint
Goal will be met by the end of the Sprint? - Answers- The Developers
Scrum Teams are Self-managed, meaning they internally decide who does what, when,
and how. As a self-managed team they need to adapt to the situation, adaptation
becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing.
A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through
inspection. The Scrum Master is accountable for coaching the team members in self-
management and cross-functionality. It is up to the Scrum Team to find a solution to the
issue.
Phrases that best describe Definition of Done - Answers- 1. Defines what it takes for an
increment to be ready for release
2. Creates transparency over the work inspected at Sprint Review
3. Helps developers forecast at Sprint Planning
The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it
meets the quality measures required for the product. The Definition of Done creates
transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was
completed as part of the Increment. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the
Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.
Instead, it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration.
, For the answer "It controls whether the Developers have completed their tasks to
agreed standards"
The key word here is "tasks".
The DoD is to ensure the increment meets its quality standards. It is not to ensure
individual tasks are done to agreed standards, although it is popular to set task-level
acceptance criteria for this, but acceptance criteria is not part of the Scrum Guide.
Stakeholders are free to reorder the Product Backlog during the Sprint Review if they
need to. - Answers- False
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team. The
Scrum Team may invite other people to attend Sprint Planning to provide advice. During
the Sprint Review the Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders
and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed.
How often should Scrum Team membership change? - Answers- As needed, while
taking into account a short term reduction in productivity.
How long is the time-box for a Daily Scrum? - Answers- 15 minutes
Select three benefits of self-management - Answers- 1. Enhanced self-accountability
2. Improved Creativity
3. Enhanced Commitment
What is the primary way a Scrum Master helps the Developers to work at at their
highest productivity level? - Answers- By facilitating Scrum Team decision and
removing impediments
During the Sprint Review, the Scrum Team alongside Stakeholders evaluate what was
accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment. Taking into
consideration this results, attendees cooperate on the next steps and may also adjust
the Product Backlog to meet new opportunities but only at the Product Owner's
discretion.
During the Daily Scrum how can management not in the Scrum Team become
involved? - Answers- Developers self-manage and are only management required at
Daily Scrum
What helps the Product Owner manage the value of a product? Choose the 2 best
answers - Answers- 1. Order of PB
2. Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases
Remember Planning Poker is a good technique but it is not part of Scrum. Also The
Product Owner is the person who understands the market and the product value, asking
the developers to estimate value based on Planning Poker would be wrong. The
Product Owner orders the Product Backlog to ensure high priority items are developed
