SCRUM - Scrum Framework Artifacts and Commitments Questions and Answers

Question 1

If an organization does not have a formal standard for a Definition of Done, who is accountable for creating one appropriate for the product?

Accepted Answer

The Scrum Team

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The Product Owner

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The Developers

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The Scrum Master

Question 2

A Developer completes a Product Backlog Item on the third day of a two-week Sprint. The work meets all criteria in the Definition of Done. What is the state of this completed item?

Accepted Answer

A usable Increment

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A completed task that will become part of the Increment at the end of the Sprint

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Work-in-progress until it is approved at the Sprint Review

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A feature that must be released to stakeholders immediately

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Product Goal's relationship to the other Scrum artifacts and commitments?

Accepted Answer

It is a long-term objective that gives context to the Product Backlog and guides the creation of Sprint Goals.

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It is a summation of all Sprint Goals planned for a release.

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It is an independent objective set by stakeholders that dictates the Definition of Done.

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It is a fixed-scope contract that must be fulfilled before the Product Backlog can be changed.

Question 4

During a Sprint, the Developers realize their initial plan for delivering the selected Product Backlog Items is flawed and will not achieve the Sprint Goal. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Adapt the Sprint Backlog by creating a new plan to meet the unchanged Sprint Goal.

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Cancel the Sprint immediately and begin a new Sprint Planning session.

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Continue with the flawed plan to demonstrate effort during the Sprint Review.

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Ask the Product Owner to change the Sprint Goal to match what can be delivered.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of having commitments for each of the three Scrum artifacts?

Accepted Answer

To enhance transparency and focus, enabling empiricism.

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To provide performance metrics for management.

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To serve as contractual obligations for the Scrum Team.

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To create fixed deadlines for each phase of development.

Question 6

Which of the following represents the sum of all Increments created and the value of the work of all previous Sprints?

Accepted Answer

The Product Increment

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The Sprint Backlog

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The Product Goal

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The Definition of Done