Professional Scrum Master Scrum Events and Activities 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Daily Scrum?
- To report progress to management
- To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours (Correct answer)
- To resolve all team conflicts and blockers
- To update the Product Backlog Items
Correct answer: To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for Developers to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and create a plan for the next day.
Question 2: A Product Owner wants to present to stakeholders during Sprint Planning. Is this appropriate?
- Yes, Sprint Planning is open to all stakeholders by default
- No, Sprint Planning is a Scrum Team-only event; stakeholders may be invited only if the team finds it useful (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the Scrum Master approves
- No, the Product Owner should not attend Sprint Planning
Correct answer: No, Sprint Planning is a Scrum Team-only event; stakeholders may be invited only if the team finds it useful
Sprint Planning is a Scrum Team event; outside experts may be invited only when the team finds it helpful.
Question 3: What is the maximum timebox for a Sprint in Scrum?
- 2 weeks
- 4 weeks (Correct answer)
- 6 weeks
- 8 weeks
Correct answer: 4 weeks
Scrum defines a Sprint as a fixed timebox of one month or less.
Question 4: During the Sprint Retrospective, the team discovers the Definition of Done is inadequate. What should they do?
- Update the Definition of Done at the next Sprint Planning
- Update the Definition of Done during the Retrospective itself (Correct answer)
- Ask the Product Owner to update it after the Retrospective
- Leave it unchanged until the end of the release
Correct answer: Update the Definition of Done during the Retrospective itself
The Sprint Retrospective is the right time to identify and commit to improvements, including updating the Definition of Done.
Question 5: Who creates the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning?
- The Product Owner alone
- The Scrum Master alone
- The Development Team alone
- The entire Scrum Team collaboratively (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The entire Scrum Team collaboratively
The entire Scrum Team participates in Sprint Planning; Developers own the Sprint Backlog but it emerges from a collaborative discussion.
Question 6: A Scrum Master notices the Daily Scrum consistently runs 30 minutes. What is the best approach?
- Allow it because team needs vary
- Coach the team on staying within the 15-minute timebox and focusing discussions (Correct answer)
- Cancel the Daily Scrum and replace it with a weekly meeting
- Report the issue to senior management
Correct answer: Coach the team on staying within the 15-minute timebox and focusing discussions
The Scrum Master coaches the team to respect the 15-minute timebox and move detailed discussions outside the event.
Question 7: Which statement about Sprint length is TRUE?
- Sprint length must be exactly two weeks
- Sprint length should remain consistent to reduce complexity (Correct answer)
- Sprint length can change each Sprint based on workload
- Sprint length is set by senior management
Correct answer: Sprint length should remain consistent to reduce complexity
Consistent Sprint length helps establish rhythm and reduces the complexity of planning and forecasting.
Professional Scrum Master Scrum Events and Activities 4
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Daily Scrum?