PSPO-II Free Practice Test

What typically happens if Product Backlog items are not sufficiently clear during Sprint Planning?
(choose the best answer)

1. A. Nothing, so long as the Product Owner gives the Developers a clear Sprint Goal.
2. B. The Developers will have difficulty creating a forecast of work for the Sprint.
3. C. Nothing in particular.
4. D. The Scrum Master should not allow this to happe
5. E. Look for a new Scrum Master and re-start the Sprint.
6. F. The meeting is cancelled so refinement can be done first.

Correct Answer: B
If Product Backlog items are not sufficiently clear during Sprint Planning, the Developers will typically have difficulty creating a forecast of work for the Sprint (B). This is because the clarity of the Product Backlog items is crucial for the Developers to understand what is expected and to plan their work accordingly. The Scrum framework emphasizes the importance of a well-refined Product Backlog for effective Sprint Planning

Who is accountable for creating a plan for the Sprint and adhering to the Definition of Done? (choose the best answer)

1. A. The Scrum Team.
2. B. The Product Owner.
3. C. The Scrum Master.
4. D. The Developers.
5. E. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D
According to the Scrum Guide, the Developers are the people in the Scrum Team who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint. They are accountable for creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog, and for adhering to the Definition of Done. The Product Owner and the Scrum Master are not accountable for these activities, but they may support the Developers as needed. The Scrum Team as a whole is accountable for delivering a valuable, useful, and potentially releasable Increment each Sprint, but the Developers have the specific accountability for planning and building it. References := Scrum Guide, Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Managing Products with Agility

A separate Product Backlog is needed for every: (choose the best answer)

1. A. Product.
2. B. Scrum Team.
3. C. Portfolio.
4. D. Program.
5. E. All of the above.

Correct Answer: A
According to the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II certification guide1, a Product Backlog is an ordered list of what is needed to improve the product. It is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team. The Product Backlog is owned by the Product Owner, who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. Therefore, a separate Product Backlog is needed for every product, not for every Scrum Team, portfolio, program, or all of the above. Multiple Scrum Teams can work on the same product and share the same Product Backlog2. A portfolio or a program may consist of multiple products, each with its own Product Backlog3. References: 1: Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II Certification | Scrum.org 2: What is a Product Backlog? | Scrum.org 3: Product Backlog Explained [+ Examples] | Atlassian

The only person who can abnormally terminate a Sprint is?
(choose the best answer)

1. A. The Developers.
2. B. The Scrum Master.
3. C. The Product Owner.
4. D. The Stakeholders.

Correct Answer: C
The Scrum Guide specifies that only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint. This is because the Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and may decide to cancel a Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete or if they foresee that the current direction will not lead to a valuable outcome

Which of the following would likely be the least effective way to enhance the agility of your future product development?
(choose the least effective approach)

1. A. Consider whether there is a significantly large enough market for your product.
2. B. Form a holistic view of how the customer sees your product.
3. C. Clearly understand the producer, buyer/consumer relationship.
4. D. Lean on your organizational efficiency and existing architecture to build your product aligned to the current organization.

Correct Answer: D
As a Product Owner, you need to embrace agility and empiricism in your product development. This means that you should be able to inspect and adapt your product based on feedback from the market, customers, users, and stakeholders. You should also be able to experiment and learn from your failures and successes. To do this, you need to have a flexible and adaptable product architecture that can support frequent changes and new features. You also need to collaborate with your Scrum Team and other teams in the organization to deliver value incrementally and iteratively. Therefore, leaning on your organizational efficiency and existing architecture to build your product aligned to the current organization is the least effective way to enhance your agility. This approach can limit your innovation, creativity, and responsiveness to the changing needs and expectations of your customers and users. It can also create silos, dependencies, and conflicts within and across teams, and reduce the quality and value of your product.
References:
* Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II Certification
* Evolving the Agile Organization
* Managing Products with Agility