SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION – PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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*CORE DOMAINS*
*• Scrum Theory and Principles*
*• Scrum Framework and Events*
*• Coaching and Mentoring*
*• Servant Leadership*
*• Managing Product Backlog*
*• Scaling Scrum*
*• High-Performing Teams*
*• Evidence-Based Management*
*INTRODUCTION*
This assessment is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the
candidate's mastery of the Scrum framework and the specific responsibilities of a
Scrum Master. The exam evaluates foundational knowledge, the application of
professional standards, and adherence to the Scrum Guide. Through a combination
of multiple-choice questions and complex, scenario-based problems, candidates
,must demonstrate their ability to facilitate Scrum events, remove organizational
impediments, and foster an environment of continuous improvement. The structure
emphasizes real-world application, requiring critical thinking and ethical decision-
making to ensure that Scrum Teams deliver maximum value within an empirical
process.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?
A. The Scrum Master
🟢 B. The Product Owner
C. The Developers
D. The Stakeholders
🔴 RATIONALE: The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the
Product Backlog, which includes clearly expressing items, ordering them to achieve
goals, and ensuring transparency.
2. During the Daily Scrum, a Developer mentions that a specific technical task is
taking longer than expected. What should the Scrum Master do?
,A. Assign another Developer to help finish the task.
B. Extend the Daily Scrum time-box to solve the problem.
🟢 C. Ensure the Developers have a plan to meet the Sprint Goal and facilitate a
separate discussion if needed.
D. Report the delay to the Product Owner immediately.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Scrum Master serves the team by ensuring the event takes
place and stays within the time-box, but the Developers are responsible for the plan
to meet the Sprint Goal.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
🟢 A. To plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.
B. To demonstrate the Increment to the Stakeholders.
C. To review the progress toward the Product Goal.
D. To provide a status update to the Project Manager.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to
inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next
Sprint.
4. When does a Sprint end?
, A. When all items in the Sprint Backlog are "Done."
B. When the Product Owner decides to release the Increment.
🟢 C. When the time-box expires.
D. After the Sprint Retrospective is complete.
🔴 RATIONALE: Sprints are fixed-length events. A Sprint ends immediately when its
time-box expires, regardless of whether all items are completed.
5. Which of the following is an accountability within the Scrum Framework?
A. Project Manager
B. Business Analyst
C. Team Lead
🟢 D. Developers
🔴 RATIONALE: Scrum recognizes only three accountabilities: the Scrum Master,
the Product Owner, and the Developers.
6. A Scrum Team is consistently unable to finish the items they select for the
Sprint. What is the most appropriate action for the Scrum Master?
A. Tell the Developers to work overtime.
B. Ask the Product Owner to remove items from the Product Backlog.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
*CORE DOMAINS*
*• Scrum Theory and Principles*
*• Scrum Framework and Events*
*• Coaching and Mentoring*
*• Servant Leadership*
*• Managing Product Backlog*
*• Scaling Scrum*
*• High-Performing Teams*
*• Evidence-Based Management*
*INTRODUCTION*
This assessment is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the
candidate's mastery of the Scrum framework and the specific responsibilities of a
Scrum Master. The exam evaluates foundational knowledge, the application of
professional standards, and adherence to the Scrum Guide. Through a combination
of multiple-choice questions and complex, scenario-based problems, candidates
,must demonstrate their ability to facilitate Scrum events, remove organizational
impediments, and foster an environment of continuous improvement. The structure
emphasizes real-world application, requiring critical thinking and ethical decision-
making to ensure that Scrum Teams deliver maximum value within an empirical
process.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?
A. The Scrum Master
🟢 B. The Product Owner
C. The Developers
D. The Stakeholders
🔴 RATIONALE: The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the
Product Backlog, which includes clearly expressing items, ordering them to achieve
goals, and ensuring transparency.
2. During the Daily Scrum, a Developer mentions that a specific technical task is
taking longer than expected. What should the Scrum Master do?
,A. Assign another Developer to help finish the task.
B. Extend the Daily Scrum time-box to solve the problem.
🟢 C. Ensure the Developers have a plan to meet the Sprint Goal and facilitate a
separate discussion if needed.
D. Report the delay to the Product Owner immediately.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Scrum Master serves the team by ensuring the event takes
place and stays within the time-box, but the Developers are responsible for the plan
to meet the Sprint Goal.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
🟢 A. To plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.
B. To demonstrate the Increment to the Stakeholders.
C. To review the progress toward the Product Goal.
D. To provide a status update to the Project Manager.
🔴 RATIONALE: The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to
inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next
Sprint.
4. When does a Sprint end?
, A. When all items in the Sprint Backlog are "Done."
B. When the Product Owner decides to release the Increment.
🟢 C. When the time-box expires.
D. After the Sprint Retrospective is complete.
🔴 RATIONALE: Sprints are fixed-length events. A Sprint ends immediately when its
time-box expires, regardless of whether all items are completed.
5. Which of the following is an accountability within the Scrum Framework?
A. Project Manager
B. Business Analyst
C. Team Lead
🟢 D. Developers
🔴 RATIONALE: Scrum recognizes only three accountabilities: the Scrum Master,
the Product Owner, and the Developers.
6. A Scrum Team is consistently unable to finish the items they select for the
Sprint. What is the most appropriate action for the Scrum Master?
A. Tell the Developers to work overtime.
B. Ask the Product Owner to remove items from the Product Backlog.
