PSM-I Free Practice Test

Why does the Product Owner want the Development Team to adhere to its definition of “Done”?

1. A. To have complete transparency into what has been done at the end of each Sprint.
2. B. To be able to reprimand the team when they don’t meet their velocity goal for the Sprint.
3. C. To know what the team will deliver over the next three Sprints.
4. D. To predict the team’s productivity over time.

Correct Answer: A
According to the Scrum Guide1, the definition of “Done” is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The definition guides the Development Team in creating a “Done” Increment. The definition of “Done” is created by the development organization (or Development Team if none is available from the development organization). The definition of “Done” may
vary significantly per Scrum Team, depending on the context. One aspect of Scrum Teams inspecting how they work toward their Product Goal is that they improve their definition of “Done” over time. Therefore, one reason why the Product Owner wants the Development Team to adhere to its definition of “Done” is to have complete transparency into what has been done at the end of each Sprint.
References: Scrum Guide

Who must attend the Daily Scrum?

1. A. The Scrum Master and Product Owner.
2. B. The Development Team.
3. C. The Development Team and Product Owner.
4. D. The Scrum Team.
5. E. The Development Team and Scrum Master.

Correct Answer: D
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Daily Scrum is an event for the Developers of the Scrum Team. The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work. The Scrum Master and Product Owner may attend as observers, but only if it is useful for the Developers.
References: Scrum Guide

When must a Product Owner release each Increment? (Choose the best answer.)

1. A. When it makes sense.
2. B. When the Scrum Team finishes their work.
3. C. Whenever the product is free of defects.
4. D. After every Sprint, Without exception.

Correct Answer: A
A Product Owner releases each Increment when it makes sense, as stated in [2]: “The Product Owner decides when to release an Increment. This can be done at any time during or after a Sprint. The Product Owner may choose to release an Increment when it delivers enough value to customers or users, when it meets a market opportunity, when it reduces risk or uncertainty, or when it aligns with other business goals.”

You are the Scrum Master on a newly formed Scrum Team. Which three of the following activities would probably help the team in starting up? (Choose three.)

1. A. Introduce a bonus system for the top performers in the team.
2. B. Have the Scrum Team members introduce themselves to each other and give a brief background of their skills and work history.
3. C. Have the development managers for each Development Team member introduce their direct reports and go over their responsibilities on the Scrum Team.
4. D. Ensure the Scrum Team members have compatible personalities.
5. E. Ensure the team understands they need a definition of “Done”.
6. F. Ask the Product Owner to discuss the product or project, its history, goals, and context, as well as answer questions.

Correct Answer: BEF
The correct answers are B, E, and F, because these activities would probably help the team in starting up. Having the Scrum Team members introduce themselves and give a brief background of their skills and work history helps build trust and rapport among them. Ensuring the team understands they need a definition of “Done” helps create transparency and alignment on the quality standards for the product. Asking the Product Owner to discuss the product or project, its history, goals, and context, as well as answer questions helps clarify the vision and value of the product.
References: [Suggested Reading for Professional Scrum Master™ I]

Which outcome is expected as Scrum Teams mature?

1. A. They will improve their definition of “Done” to include more stringent criteria.
2. B. The Sprint Retrospectives will grow to be longer than 4 hours.
3. C. There is no need for a time-boxed Sprint, since time-boxes are only for new Scrum Teams.
4. D. Sprint Reviews will no longer be needed.
5. E. A Scrum Master is no longer needed since they are a mature team now.

Correct Answer: A
According to the Scrum Guide1, the definition of “Done” is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The definition guides the Development Team in creating a “Done” Increment. The definition of “Done” is created by the development organization (or Development Team if none is available from the development organization). The definition of “Done” may vary significantly per Scrum Team, depending on the context. One aspect of Scrum Teams inspecting how they work toward their Product Goal is that they improve their definition of “Done” over time.
References: Scrum Guide