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NEW QUESTION 77
One of the core principles of Scrum is Empirical Process Control. As a Scrum Master, which of the following statements would you recognize as the best description of the Empirical Process Control?
- A. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on processes that generate unpredictable and unrepeatable outputs.
- B. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on inputs and requirements that are clearly defined and sorted out.
- C. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on observation and experimentation rather than on detailed upfront planning.
- D. Empirical Process Control model helps make decisions based on a particular input that will always provide a specific output.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Transparency allows all facets of any Scrum process to be observed by anyone. This promotes an easy and transparent flow of information throughout the organization and creates an open work culture. In Scrum, transparency is depicted through:
1. Artifacts
i. Project Vision Statement
ii. Prioritized Product Backlog
iii. Release Planning Schedule
2. Meetings
i. Sprint Review Meetings
ii. Daily Standup Meetings
3. Information Radiators
i. Burndown Chart
ii. Scrumboard
NEW QUESTION 78
Suppose you are a Scrum Master or a Scrum Team that is progressing through Tuckman's model of Group Dynamics. In which of the following stages will you be most actively involved?
- A. Forming
- B. Norming
- C. Performing
- D. Storming
Answer: A
Explanation:
Reference:
https://project-management.com/the-five-stages-of-project-team-development/
NEW QUESTION 79
The Chief Scrum Master facilitates the Scrum of Scrums Meeting. Which of the following statements about a Scrum of Scrums Meeting is true?
- A. This meeting can be conducted at any time without any pre-determined intervals.
- B. This meeting is relevant only for high-investment projects.
- C. This meeting is always time-boxed.
- D. This meeting can be scaled up.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Reference:
https://www.smartsheet.com/blog/5-stages-creating-successful-scrum-scrums#the-importance-ofproject- management-soft-skills-in-scrum-of-scrums
NEW QUESTION 80
Change must be integrated properly in the Prioritized Product Backlog. In this regard, which of the following statements is true?
- A. Change management is executed in the ongoing processes of prioritizing and adding user stories to the Prioritized Product Backlog.
- B. Once changes have been accounted for in the Prioritized Product Backlog, the team need not be concerned about the time and resources available to accomplish the tasks during Sprint.
- C. Industry and project types are not determinants of change requirements.
- D. The type of change is independent of stability or the dynamic nature of a project.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/change-management-in-scrum-framework/
NEW QUESTION 81
On a hydroelectric power project, damage to life and property due to floods and landslides has been identified as a potential risk. Which of the following Risk Assessment Techniques can be used by the Scrum Team to assess the potential risk, and its impact on project objectives?
- A. Pareto Analysis.
- B. Probability Impact Grid.
- C. Probability Trees.
- D. Expected Monetary Value.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Reference:
https://scrumstudy.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/scrum-master-how-are-risks-assessed-in-a-scrumproject/
NEW QUESTION 82
Which of the following is NOT a ScrumMaster's responsibility?
- A. Coordinate creation of Release Planning Schedule.
- B. Represent the Scrum Core Team to provide lessons from the project.
- C. Groom the Prioritized Product Backlog.
- D. Facilitate Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The prime responsibilities of a Scrum Master are:
Removes the obstacles/impediments that affect productivity.
Shields the people from external disturbance.
Responsible if the scrum process is correctly applied.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, other ceremonies, schedule meetings, demo and other meetings.
Help product owner in prioritizing the backlog and any feedback from the team.
Facilitation of Retrospective meetings
Workshops for planning, estimation, prioritization, issue resolution,performance improvements
NEW QUESTION 83
The Scrum Master can help the Product Owner deploy Product Releases and coordinate deployment with the customer by helping him/her adopt Organizational Deployment methods. Which of the following statements about the deployment mechanisms of an organization is true?
- A. Deployment mechanisms are notwell-defined in most cases.
- B. Deployment mechanisms can take place remotely.
- C. Deployment mechanisms do not provide any guidelines regarding minimum functionality.
- D. Deployment mechanisms are static, and cannot vary across organizations.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The deployment mechanisms of each organization tend to be different based onindustry, target users, and positioning. Depending on the product being delivered, deployment can take place remotely or may involve the physical shipping or transition of an item.
NEW QUESTION 84
The Scrum Master must ensure that a sustainable pace is maintained throughout every Sprint. What does sustainable pace mean in the context of Scrum?
- A. Effort expended in the present Sprint is similar to the effort spent on the previous Sprints, and is a comfortable pace for the team.
- B. Effort spent in the Sprint is directly proportional to the cost incurred in the Sprint.
- C. Effort spent in each Sprint increases gradually, as the team gains momentum to deliver.
- D. Effort spent in each Sprint decreases gradually, as the team becomes more familiar with the expected deliverables.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Reference:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/sprint-backlog
NEW QUESTION 85
Which of the following is a process in the initiate phase of Scrum?
- A. Estimate User Stories
- B. Commit User Stories
- C. Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)
- D. Conduct Daily Standup
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION 86
Peter is a Scrum Master on a software development project for a premier chain of hospitals. It is his responsibility to conduct Daily Standups.
Which of the following is not a QUESTION answeredby the Scrum Team during the Daily Standups?
- A. Am I facing any impediments or obstacles?
- B. How will I solve the impediments that I am facing?
- C. What will I work on today?
- D. What did I complete yesterday?
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION 87
Which of the following methods helps estimate the value provided by projects?
- A. Present Rate of Return
- B. Internal Rate of Return
- C. Net Rate of Return
- D. Estimated Rate of Return
Answer: B
Explanation:
The value to be provided by business projects can be estimated using various methods such as Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
Reference:
http://blog.scrumstudy.com/estimating-project-value-in-scrum/
NEW QUESTION 88
The Chief Scrum Master plays an important role during the Retrospect Project process. By being a part of the Retrospect Project Meeting, he/she provides valuable inputs mainly to identify, document, and internalize the lessons learned during the process. What is an output of this process?
- A. Agreed Actionable Lessons.
- B. Agreed Actionable Objectives.
- C. Agreed Actionable Schedule.
- D. Agreed Actionable Improvements.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION 89
Which one of the following statements about the history of Scrum is NOT correct?
- A. The idea of Scrum was derived from a "rugby" approach, in which "a team tries to go the distance as a unit, passing the ball back and forth."
- B. Scrum was based on a flexible and all-inclusive product development strategy where the development team works as a unit to reach a common goal.
- C. Takeuchi and Nonaka proposed that product development should be like a sequential relay race.
- D. Takeuchi and Nonaka based their approach on manufacturing case studies from various industries.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Takeuchi and Nonaka proposed that product development should not be like a sequential relay race,but rather should be analogous to the game of rugby where the team works together, passing the ball back and forth as they move as a unit down the field. The rugby concept of a "Scrum" (where a group of players form together to restart the game) was introduced in this article to describe the authors' proposal that product development should involve "moving the Scrum downfield".
NEW QUESTION 90
During a Retrospect Sprint Meeting, the Scrum team conducted an Explorer-Shopper-Vacationer-Prisoner exercise. One of the participants indicated that he feels like an Explorer. Which of the following best describes who an Explorer is?
- A. One who wants to listen to everything and choose what he takes away from the retrospective
- B. One who wants to participate in and learn everything discussed in the retrospective
- C. One who wants to explore how other project tackled similar issues and improved processes
- D. One who wants to relax and be a tourist during the retrospective
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION 91
While assisting the Product Owner in developing a Prioritized Product Backlog, the Scrum Master must consider the primary factors on which the Prioritized Product Backlog is based-on. Which of the following are those primary factors?
A) Value
B) Dependencies
C) Risk
D) Deliverables
- A. A, B, and C
- B. A, C, and D
- C. A
- D. C
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The Prioritized Product Backlog contains a prioritized list of business and project requirements written in the form of Epic(s), which are high level User Stories. The Prioritized Product Backlog is based on three primary factors: value, risk or uncertainty, and dependencies. It is also referred to as the Risk Adjusted Product Backlog since it includes identified and assessed risks related to the project.
NEW QUESTION 92
Which of the following are important selection criteria while choosing a Scrum Master?
- A. Intuitiveness, people management, reliability, facilitator
- B. Stress management, people management, communication, loyalty
- C. Responsiveness, problem-solving, facilitator, negotiation
- D. Leadership style,problem-solving, availability, commitment
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION 93
To enable collaboration, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Scrum Team collaborate with each other and the stakeholders to create deliverables that provide the greatest possible value to the customer.
This ensures realization of all the following project benefits, EXCEPT:
- A. The Scrum Master can work with the team to rework and improve the processes for the next scheduled Sprint. Thus, collaboration leads to the practice of continuous improvement.
- B. Even if a team member has missed a task deadline, the team members can align themselves collaboratively to meet the targets agreed to for completing the Sprint.
- C. The customer can easily request changes and get things done by interacting closely with the team. Thus collaboration ensures efficient management of large numbers of Change Requests.
- D. The team will be able to identify, and assess risks. Also, due to the collaborative approach they are able to implement risk responses to high-priority risks.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Reference:
http://blog.scrumstudy.com/benefits-of-collaboration-in-scrum/
NEW QUESTION 94
Which one of the following is NOT a type of identified dependencies in a Scrum project?
- A. Mandatory
- B. Internal
- C. Critical
- D. Discretionary
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/dependency-determination-in-scrum-project/
NEW QUESTION 95
A project on developing quality testing equipment for an agro-based industry will start with the Create Deliverables process. Which of the following are NOT inputs to the current process?
A) Scrum Core Team
B) Acceptance Criteria
C) Impediment log
D) Length of Sprint
- A. A and C
- B. B and D
- C. A and B
- D. B and C
Answer: A
Explanation:
Reference:
https://katherinemichel.gitbooks.io/agile-sprint-playbook/project-management/scrum-body-ofknowledge- phases.html
NEW QUESTION 96
You are the Scrum Master on a project that is reconstructing the drinking water and sewage system of the city of Bogot A.
Which of the following characteristics do you NOT need to be?
A) Persuasive
B) Discerning
C) Intuitive
D) Visionary
- A. None of the above.
- B. A, C, and D
- C. A and D
- D. All of the above.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION 97
Van is theProduct Owner for the JK Project. He's asked you for help in prioritizing the items in the product backlog. How should Van ordered the user stories in the Product Backlog?
- A. You should coach Van that easiest items for the Development Team to complete are u at the top.
- B. You should coach Van that the higher cost user stories at the top of the Product Backlog.
- C. You should coach Van that the higher priority user stories at the top of the Product Backlog.
- D. You should coach Van that riskiest items are at the bottom.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION 98
The Scrum Master must ensure that a sustainable pace is maintained throughout every Sprint. What does sustainable pace mean in the context of Scrum?
- A. Effort expended in the present Sprint is similar to the effort spent on the previous Sprints, and is a comfortable pace for the team.
- B. Effort spent in the Sprint is directly proportional to the cost incurred in the Sprint.
- C. Effort spent in each Sprint increases gradually, as the team gains momentum to deliver.
- D. Effort spent in each Sprint decreases gradually, as the team becomes more familiar with the expected deliverables.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION 99
A large software company has 8 Scrum teams with each team having a Scrum Master. After the Daily Standup everyday with their respective teams, all Scrum Masters meet for a Scrum of Scrums. What are they likely to do during this meeting?
- A. Discuss ways to resolve technical impediments faced by development teams, especially if two or more teams face the same issue.
- B. Share a status update on all individual team member' tasks.
- C. Discuss what each individual development team member has worked on since the last time all Scrum Masters met.
- D. Discuss actions of a team that could potentially affect another team.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION 100
You are the Scrum Master on a project to develop machine parts for automobile manufacturing. The Product Owner on your project proposes to use Utility Function to find out the stakeholders' risk tolerance level. Which of the following is NOT a risk tolerance classification?
- A. Neutral Risk Taker.
- B. Risk Mitigator.
- C. Risk Averter.
- D. Risk Seeker.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION 101
All of the following statements about Risk Communications are true, EXCEPT:
- A. The Stakeholders should be continuously informed about risks, including the potential impact of these risks and the plans for responding to each risk.
- B. The Product Owner is responsible for the prioritization of risks and for communicating the prioritized list to the Scrum Team.
- C. The Scrum Team may also discuss specific risks related to their Tasks with the Product Owner during Daily Standup Meetings.
- D. Information related to risks is maintained and updated through the Risk Burndown Chart.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Because stakeholders have an interest in the project, it is important to communicate with them regarding risks.
Information provided to stakeholders related to risk should include potential impact and the plans for responding to each risk. This communication is on-going and should occur in parallel with the four sequential steps discussed thus far-risk identification, assessment, prioritization and mitigation. The Scrum Team may also discuss specific risks related to their Tasks with the Scrum Master during Daily Standup Meetings. The Product Owner is responsible for the prioritization of risks and for communicating the prioritized list to the Scrum Team. An important tool which can be used for communicating information related to risks is the Risk Burndown Chart.
NEW QUESTION 102
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