Professional Scrum Master Scrum Events and Activities 5

Question 1

Which Scrum event creates transparency by allowing the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvement?

Accepted Answer

Sprint Retrospective

Answer

The Sprint Retrospective is explicitly designed for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and plan improvements for the next Sprint.

Question 2

A newly formed Scrum Team asks how to run their first Sprint Planning. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Select items from the Product Backlog that align with the Sprint Goal

Answer

Sprint Planning begins with the Scrum Team collaboratively determining a Sprint Goal and selecting Product Backlog Items that contribute to it.

Question 3

The Product Owner does not attend the Sprint Review. What is the impact?

Accepted Answer

The Sprint Review can still proceed without the Product Owner

Answer

While the Product Owner's absence is undesirable, the Sprint Review can proceed; however, key decisions about the Product Backlog may be deferred.

Question 4

What is the relationship between the Sprint Goal and the Sprint Backlog Items?

Accepted Answer

Sprint Backlog Items are selected to achieve the Sprint Goal

Answer

Sprint Backlog Items are chosen because they contribute to achieving the Sprint Goal established during Sprint Planning.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a Scrum event?

Accepted Answer

Backlog Refinement

Answer

Backlog Refinement is an ongoing activity, not a formal Scrum event; the five official Scrum events are the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

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Professional Scrum Master Scrum Events and Activities 5