Professional Scrum Master The Scrum Team Roles 3

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended size of a Scrum Team according to the Scrum Guide?

Accepted Answer

10 people including the Scrum Master and Product Owner

Answer

The Scrum Guide recommends a Scrum Team of 10 or fewer people total, including the Scrum Master and Product Owner.

Question 2

Can one person serve as both Scrum Master and Product Owner on the same Scrum Team?

Accepted Answer

No, combining these roles creates a conflict of accountability

Answer

The Scrum Guide discourages combining the Scrum Master and Product Owner roles because it creates conflicting accountabilities and undermines team dynamics.

Question 3

The Scrum Master notices the team frequently skips the Sprint Retrospective to meet delivery pressure. What should the Scrum Master do?

Accepted Answer

Help the team understand the value of continuous improvement and protect the Retrospective

Answer

The Scrum Master is accountable for ensuring Scrum events occur as prescribed and helps the team understand their importance for long-term effectiveness.

Question 4

A Developer informs the Scrum Master that the Sprint Goal is no longer achievable. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

The Product Owner cancels the Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete

Answer

Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, and only when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an accountability of the Product Owner?

Accepted Answer

Managing the Developers' daily work

Answer

Managing Developers' daily work is not a Product Owner accountability; Developers are self-managing and organize their own work.

Professional Scrum Master Practice Test

Professional Scrum Master Practice Test

Professional Scrum Master The Scrum Team Roles 3