CSM Scrum Values and Self-Organization 2

Question 1

The Scrum value of Focus is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Everyone focuses on the Sprint work and goals of the Scrum Team

Answer

Focus means directing the team's energy toward the Sprint work and goals rather than everything that could be done.

Question 2

Who is ultimately responsible for the self-organization of the Development Team?

Accepted Answer

The Development Team itself

Answer

The Development Team is self-organizing and decides internally how to accomplish Sprint Backlog items without external direction.

Question 3

Which scenario best illustrates the Scrum value of Courage?

Accepted Answer

A team member voices concerns about a technical approach that could cause serious problems

Answer

Courage means speaking up about problems or difficult truths, even when doing so is uncomfortable or creates tension.

Question 4

In Scrum, empiricism is built on three pillars. Which set correctly identifies them?

Accepted Answer

Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

Answer

Scrum's empirical process control rests on the three pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.

Question 5

A Development Team member insists on doing all the testing alone because 'that is my job.' What Scrum principle does this attitude violate?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functionality and collaboration

Answer

Cross-functional teams share responsibility; rigid specialization prevents collaboration and limits the team's ability to deliver a Done Increment.

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