True or False: The Product Owner makes sure the Developers select enough from the Product
Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders.
Correct Answer:
B
The Product Owner does not make sure the Developers select enough from the Product Backlog for a Sprint to satisfy the stakeholders. The Developers are the ones who determine how many Product Backlog items they select for a Sprint, based on their capacity and the Sprint Goal1. The Product Owner and the Developers collaborate on the scope of the Sprint during Sprint Planning, but the final decision is up to the Developers2. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers, and for managing the Product Backlog[3][3]. The Product Owner does not have the authority to tell the Developers how much work they should do, as this would
violate the principle of self-management4. References:
1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6
2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10
[3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6
4: Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023
Who creates the Definition of Done? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:
B
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 of Done is created by the Scrum Team, not just the Developers. The Scrum Team must have a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, to ensure transparency. The Definition of Done is used to assess when work is complete on the product Increment. The Definition of Done may vary significantly per Scrum Team, depending on the context. The Definition of Done evolves over time and is updated whenever the Scrum Team learns more about the product and the environment in which it operates.
References:
✑ The Scrum Guide
✑ Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework
✑ Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I Certification
Who can cancel a Sprint? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:
C
The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog and ensuring that the value of the work the Scrum Team performs is understood by everyone involved. The Product Owner is the only person who can cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master1. A Sprint can be cancelled before the Sprint time-box is over. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master. A Sprint would be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions change. In general, a Sprint should be cancelled if it no longer makes sense given the circumstances. But, due to the short duration of Sprints, cancellation rarely makes sense1. References:
✑ Scrum Guide
✑ Sprint Cancellation
✑ Can Scrum Master cancel a sprint?
What happens if the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:
A
If the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint, the Sprint does not get extended. Instead, the unfinished Sprint Backlog Items go back to the Product Backlog and can be addressed in the following Sprint12. This approach allows the team to get better at estimating and reduces complexity due to the consistency of the Scrum Events2. The Scrum Team continuously learns and adapts12.
As the Sprint Planning progresses, the Developers realize that the workload may be greater
than their capacity to complete the work. Which two are valid actions? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer:
AB
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Developers are responsible for selecting the amount of work they can do in a Sprint, based on their capacity and past performance2. If they realize that the workload may be greater than their capacity, they can either remove or change some of the selected Product Backlog items, or they can start the Sprint and monitor the progress, making adjustments as needed3. Recruiting additional Developers, canceling the Sprint, or working overtime are not valid actions, as they would disrupt the Scrum values of commitment, focus, and respect
