CAL-1 Building Agile Teams

Question 1

What is the ideal size for a Scrum team according to Agile best practices?

Accepted Answer

5 to 11 members including the Product Owner and Scrum Master

Answer

Scrum teams are optimally sized at 5–11 members to maintain effective communication and collaboration.

Question 2

What characteristic enables Agile teams to make decisions without constant leadership approval?

Accepted Answer

Self-organization

Answer

Self-organizing Agile teams have the autonomy to decide how best to accomplish their work without constant approval.

Question 3

How does psychological safety contribute to Agile team performance?

Accepted Answer

Team members take risks, share ideas, and admit mistakes without fear of punishment

Answer

Psychological safety allows team members to take interpersonal risks, which is essential for innovation and learning.

Question 4

What does 'cross-functional team' mean in Agile?

Accepted Answer

The team has all skills necessary to deliver a product increment without external dependencies

Answer

Cross-functional Agile teams contain all the skills needed to deliver working software without depending on outside teams.

Question 5

Which Tuckman stage describes a team that has resolved conflicts and is performing optimally?

Accepted Answer

Performing

Answer

In the Performing stage of Tuckman's model, teams function at a high level with minimal conflict or friction.

CAL-1 - Certified Agile Leadership Certification Practice Test