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Scrum PSM-II exam is a challenging and comprehensive certification examination. It measures the Scrum Masters' understanding and practical application of Scrum methodology, the Scrum framework, and the necessary tools and techniques to manage, facilitate, and lead successful Scrum projects. PSM-II exam includes multiple-choice and essay-style questions that cover a range of advanced topics, such as Agile coaching, organizational design, and scaling Scrum. PSM-II exam is two hours long and consists of 30 questions.

 

NEW QUESTION # 41
Who manages the progress of work during a Sprint?

• A. The Product Owner
• B. The Development Team
• C. The Scrum Master
• D. The Team Lead

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The Development Team is self-organized, thus manages and decides how to manage their own progress.

NEW QUESTION # 42
Which statement is correct about the length of the Sprints?

• A. The Sprint length is calculated by aggregating the time required to design, code and test.
• B. The Sprint length is dependent on the development effort forecasted (amount of items selected) during Sprint Planning.
• C. All Sprints must be one month or less and it is optimal to have a consistent Sprint length.
• D. The Sprint Length is defined by the Scrum Master.

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 43
What should the Development Team do if they are approached by someone outside the team and asked to add a "very important" item to a Sprint that is in progress?

• A. Replace an item in the current Sprint of equal size.
• B. Inform the Product Owner so he/she can work with the person.
• C. Add the item to the bottom of the Sprint Backlog.
• D. Add the item to the top of the next Sprint Backlog.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Allow the Product Owner to decide what to do with the item as he/she is responsible for the flow of value.

NEW QUESTION # 44
Your organization has formed a new Scrum Team and has assigned you as the Scrum Master.
In what ways would you help the team start?

• A. Have the Scrum Team members introduce their background experience with each other, ask the Product Owner to discuss the product and answer Question:s, and ensure the team understands the need for a Definition of "Done."
• B. Ensure the Scrum Team members have compatible personalities, have the tech leads clarify the expectations and responsibilities of each role, and propose a performance rewards system.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Scrum Teams should have all of the competencies and skills to do the work in the Product Backlog which includes understanding the goals and history of the product and ensuring that they all know what "done" means.

NEW QUESTION # 45
What would be two boundaries, defined in Scrum, that give guidance for teams to effectively self-organize? (Choose two.)

• A. Timeboxing the events in Scrum to allow for regular inspection and adaptation creating opportunities to adjust course in any given path.
• B. Clearly defined functional teams within the Development Team to define handoff phases during development.
• C. Creating an integrated and potentially shippable Increment by the end of each Sprint.
• D. Having a mixture of different levels of skills and experience to promote domain knowledge sharing.

Answer: A,C

Explanation:
Time-boxing promotes regularity and focus for self-organized teams. Having shippable Increments allows teams to collaboratively make decisions on what needs to be done next.

NEW QUESTION # 46
The Development Team should have all the skills and competencies needed to:

• A. Do all of the development work in order to handoff to the testers in the subsequent Sprint.
• B. Turn the Product Backlog items it selects into a potentially releasable product increment of functionality.
• C. Complete the project within the estimate as committed to the Product Owner.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 47
An organization wants to apply Scrum to build a new product and has hired Steven to be the Scrum Master of three new teams that will build the first release. The organization is new to Scrum and asks Steven for advice on how to start.
Which two things should Steven first advise? (Choose two.)

• A. Three Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.
• B. Each Scrum Team has its own Product Backlog with items only their team will be working on.
• C. Having one Product Owner to be accountable for maximizing the flow of value throughout the development process and provide transparency on the overall progress.
• D. One Product Backlog to represent all of the known work needed to be done for the product.

Answer: C,D

Explanation:
The Scrum Master serves the organization in several ways, including: Leading and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption; Planning Scrum implementations within the organization; Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact Scrum and empirical product development.

NEW QUESTION # 48
Scrum Master is a management position because the Scrum Master is accountable for the following three management activities:
(choose the best three answers)

• A. Removing organizational impediments that limit the team's progress and productivity.
• B. Managing the Scrum process.
• C. Managing the capacity and utilization of the Developers.
• D. The way Scrum is understood and enacted within the organization.
• E. Reporting on the performance of a team.
• F. Managing the project plan and the project deliverables.

Answer: A,B,D

Explanation:
Explanation
A Scrum Master is not a management position in the traditional sense of the word. A Scrum Master does not have authority over the team members, the product, or the project. A Scrum Master is a servant leader who helps the team self-organize, collaborate, and deliver value. A Scrum Master is accountable for managing the Scrum process, ensuring that the team follows the Scrum values and principles, and facilitating the team's interactions with stakeholders and the organization. A Scrum Master is also accountable for removing organizational impediments that limit the team's progress and productivity, such as bureaucracy, silos, or conflicts. A Scrum Master is not accountable for reporting on the performance of a team, managing the project plan and the project deliverables, or managing the capacity and utilization of the Developers. These are responsibilities of the Product Owner, the Developers, or other roles in the organization.
References:
Scrum Guide 2020, section "The Scrum Master", "The Scrum Team".
What is a scrum master? [+ Responsibilities] | Atlassian, section "Scrum master responsibilities".
Scrum Master Roles and Responsibilities [2023] | Simplilearn, section "What Does a Scrum Master Do?", "Scrum Master Responsibilities".

NEW QUESTION # 49
The outcome of a Sprint can be impacted by which of the following? (Choose all that apply.)

• A. The complexity of the requirements.
• B. The working relationships and skills of the people on the Scrum Team(s).
• C. The complexity and stability of the technology.

Answer: A,B,C

Explanation:
The knowledge, skills, behaviors of the team, and what's known and not known will impact not only how effective the team is but also the outcomes of what it can produce.

NEW QUESTION # 50
At the end of the eighth Sprint, the internal sponsors are upset and angry with the progress of the product being built. The current state of the product is not as expected and will require additional Sprints and more budget than originally anticipated at the start of the project.
What factors may have led to this? (Choose three.)

• A. The project plan proposed to the sponsors at the start of the project followed stringently.
• B. The scope changes have not been tracked adequately and the change request process has not been followed properly.
• C. The Product Owner has not been engaging with sponsors frequently enough and has not been kept aware of the overall progress of the project.
• D. The Scrum Master has not ensured transparency.
• E. The stakeholders have not been using the Daily Scrum effectively to track the Development Team's progress.
• F. The sponsors haven't been using the Sprint Reviews to actively engage, and inspect and evaluate progress.

Answer: C,D,F

Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
One of the principles of agility includes working closely with business people. In order to manage stakeholder expectation, there must be open communication (through collaboration and transparency) throughout the project cycle. This maximizes alignment, helps with making business decisions, and reduces risk.
Although, the Scrum Guide does not directly state that the Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring transparency it is implicit. The Scrum Master is responsible for the process in which Scrum is adopted and enacted. Scrum is founded on empiricism and the Scrum Master helps those inside and outside the team work in an empirical environment which includes transparency (one of the three pillars of empiricism).

NEW QUESTION # 51
A Scrum Master colleague of yours wants some guidance on what to do in the following situation. During the Daily Scrum, one Scrum Team member, who is a key central figure in the organization, drags on and on about things which actually are interesting but not relevant for the Daily Scrum, day after day. What are two suggestions you would offer to your colleague?
(choose the best two answers)

• A. You suggest using a timer, to limit the time each person can speak at the Daily Scrum.
• B. You contact the team member's Line Manager and raise this as an impediment to the Manager, and ask that they resolve this matter.
• C. You suggest taking the person aside and asking them what they believe the key outcomes are for the Daily Scrum. Effectively coaching them to help create focus during the Daily Scrum.
• D. You suggest coaching the Developers to help them find a way to solve the problem, and own the solution.
• E. You suggest passing a token around. The person holding the token has the floor to speak for an allotted amount of time.

Answer: C,D

Explanation:
Explanation
A) You suggest taking the person aside and asking them what they believe the key outcomes are for the Daily Scrum. Effectively coaching them to help create focus during the Daily Scrum.
This is a good suggestion because it shows respect and empathy for the person, while also helping them understand the purpose and value of the Daily Scrum. Coaching is one of the core competencies of a Scrum Master, and it can help the person self-reflect and improve their behavior12.
E) You suggest coaching the Developers to help them find a way to solve the problem, and own the solution.
This is another good suggestion because it empowers the Developers to take ownership of their own process and communication. The Scrum Master's role is not to impose rules or solutions, but to facilitate and enable the team's self-organization and collaboration12. By coaching the Developers, the Scrum Master can help them address the issue in a constructive and respectful way.
References: 1: What is a Scrum Master? | Scrum.org 2: What is a scrum master? [+ Responsibilities] | Atlassian

NEW QUESTION # 52
Select the correct Scrum Team roles defined in Scrum.

• A. Stakeholders, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Owner
• B. Engineers, Business Analyst, Product Owner
• C. Product Manager, Business Analyst, Development Team, Stakeholders
• D. Development Team, Scrum Master, Product Owner

Answer: D

Explanation:
The Scrum Framework only recognizes these three roles although others may be needed to help the team build the most valuable product possible.

NEW QUESTION # 53
What activities would a Product Owner do during an active Sprint?

• A. Engage with the stakeholders and answer Question:s from the Development Team.
• B. Update the burndown chart.
• C. Prioritize the Sprint Backlog.
• D. Participate at the Daily Scrum.

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 54
Who should manage the tasks of Development Team during the Sprint?

• A. The Project Manager.
• B. All of the above.
• C. The Scrum Master.
• D. The Development Team.
• E. The Product Owner.

Answer: D

Explanation:
The Development Team is responsible for managing and tracking the progress of their work during a Sprint

NEW QUESTION # 55
A few members of the Scrum Team discuss work that is not being done. Some say it is part of the Definition of Done, others say it is not. After an hour of angry discussion, someone starts making personal insults and anger levels rise. What is the best action for the Scrum Master to take?
(choose the best answer)

• A. Take the people involved aside. Ask them to resolve the situation outside of the Scrum Team, if required through their managers. The goal is to maintain stability in the team.
• B. Conduct a session to help the Scrum Team resolve the conflict and create a uniform Definition of Done.
  Remind the other members of the Scrum Team that conflicting ideas are natural, but making it personal does not help.
• C. End the discussion. Make the call whether the work is or is not part of the Definition of Done. Identify who is involved in the conflict and decide on their further presence on the Scrum Team.
• D. Defuse the conflict. Take the Definition of Done and tell the other members of the Scrum Team how to interpret it, so they can autonomously decide whether the debated work is or is not part of it

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
The best action for the Scrum Master to take in this situation is to conduct a session to help the Scrum Team resolve the conflict and create a uniform Definition of Done. This is because the Scrum Master is a servant-leader, a facilitator, and a coach to the team, who should have the skills to help resolve conflicts if called upon by the team1. The Scrum Master can employ various strategies to effectively resolve conflicts within the Scrum Team, such as promoting open communication, facilitating active listening, mediating disagreements, and fostering collaboration2. The Scrum Master can also remind the team members that conflicting ideas are natural and can be beneficial for innovation and learning, but making it personal does not help and violates the Scrum values of respect and openness3. The Scrum Master can guide the team to create a clear and shared Definition of Done that reflects their quality standards and expectations for the product4.
The other options are not the best actions for the Scrum Master to take, because they either undermine the self-organization and autonomy of the team, escalate the conflict, or avoid addressing the root cause of the problem.

NEW QUESTION # 56
What can the Scrum Value of openness easily impact?
(choose the best answer)

• A. All of the above.
• B. Stakeholder trust.
• C. Employee satisfaction.
• D. Product quality.
• E. Collaboration.
• F. Time to market.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
The Scrum Value of openness can easily impact all of the aspects listed in the question. Openness means that the Scrum Team and the stakeholders agree to be transparent about their work, their challenges, their learnings, and their progress. This fosters a culture of collaboration, trust, feedback, and continuous improvement. Openness also helps to ensure that the product quality meets the expectations of the customers and the stakeholders, and that the product is delivered in a timely manner. Openness also contributes to employee satisfaction, as it allows the Scrum Team members to express their opinions, share their ideas, and learn from each other.
References:
The Scrum Guide, section 2.2 (Scrum Values), page 6
The Scrum Master Learning Path, module 1 (Scrum Theory), lesson 3 (Scrum Values)

NEW QUESTION # 57
After several Sprints, a key stakeholder starts using the product. The stakeholder is surprised by the slow performance and complains to the Product Owner. The Product Owner comes to the Scrum Master asking for advice.
What is the best action for a Scrum Master to take?

• A. Wait until the next Sprint Retrospective as it is the most opportune time to modify the Definition of Done.
• B. Encourage the Product Owner to bring the performance concerns to the Development Team and work with them on how to improve performance, and ultimately have stronger Definition of Done.
• C. Bring the concern to the testers in the Development Team and ask them to include performance testing.
• D. Explain to the Product Owner that it's up to the Development Team to. decide on acceptable performance standards as they own the Definition of Done.

Answer: B

Explanation:
The highest priority of agility is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Because the Development Team is the one doing the work and increments must meet performance standards, they can expand their Definition of Done to include more stringent criteria for higher quality.

NEW QUESTION # 58
During Sprint Planning, Developers work with the Product Owner to create a forecast for the Sprint. A forecast is a selection of Product Backlog items that the Developers believe are possible to get done by the end of the Sprint. Select two things that explain what done means.
(choose the best two answers)

• A. All work performed meets the Definition of Done.
• B. All work to create an Increment that is ready for acceptance testing by the Product Owner.
• C. All work to create an Increment that is ready for testing.
• D. All work for which enough expertise and skills are present in the Scrum Team.
• E. Having an Increment that could be released to end users.

Answer: A,E

Explanation:
Explanation
Done means that the Increment is in a usable condition and meets the Scrum Team's Definition of Done. 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 creates transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment. Having an Increment that could be released to end users means that it is potentially releasable, which is one of the goals of Scrum. All work performed meets the Definition of Done means that the Developers have ensured that every Product Backlog item selected for the Sprint conforms to the agreed quality standards.
References:
The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10-11
What is a Definition of Done?, Scrum.org, accessed on September 30, 2023 DONE Understanding Of The Definition Of "Done", Scrum.org, December 16, 2019

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