CSM Scrum Values and Self-Organization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Scrum value of Focus is best described as:
- Each team member focuses on their individual tasks without any interruption
- Everyone focuses on the Sprint work and goals of the Scrum Team (Correct answer)
- The ScrumMaster focuses on removing all impediments as the top priority
- The team focuses exclusively on technical excellence over delivery speed
Correct answer: Everyone focuses on the Sprint work and goals of the Scrum Team
Focus means directing the team's energy toward the Sprint work and goals rather than everything that could be done.
Question 2: Who is ultimately responsible for the self-organization of the Development Team?
- The ScrumMaster, who guides and coaches the team
- The Product Owner, who provides direction and vision
- The Development Team itself (Correct answer)
- The organization's management and leadership
Correct answer: The Development Team itself
The Development Team is self-organizing and decides internally how to accomplish Sprint Backlog items without external direction.
Question 3: Which scenario best illustrates the Scrum value of Courage?
- A developer agrees to add a feature even though the Sprint backlog is already full
- A team member voices concerns about a technical approach that could cause serious problems (Correct answer)
- The ScrumMaster cancels the Retrospective to save time during a busy Sprint
- The Product Owner prioritizes backlog items solely based on stakeholder preferences
Correct answer: A team member voices concerns about a technical approach that could cause serious problems
Courage means speaking up about problems or difficult truths, even when doing so is uncomfortable or creates tension.
Question 4: In Scrum, empiricism is built on three pillars. Which set correctly identifies them?
- Planning, Execution, Review
- Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation (Correct answer)
- Commitment, Collaboration, Communication
- Vision, Iteration, Delivery
Correct answer: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation
Scrum's empirical process control rests on the three pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.
Question 5: A Development Team member insists on doing all the testing alone because 'that is my job.' What Scrum principle does this attitude violate?
- Sprint Planning discipline
- Cross-functionality and collaboration (Correct answer)
- Product Owner authority over acceptance criteria
- The Definition of Done requirements
Correct answer: Cross-functionality and collaboration
Cross-functional teams share responsibility; rigid specialization prevents collaboration and limits the team's ability to deliver a Done Increment.
Question 6: The Scrum value of Respect is best demonstrated when:
- Team members follow the ScrumMaster's instructions without questioning them
- Each person acknowledges and values the capabilities and contributions of their teammates (Correct answer)
- Stakeholders approve all technical decisions made by the Development Team
- The Product Owner respects estimates by never asking the team to work faster
Correct answer: Each person acknowledges and values the capabilities and contributions of their teammates
Respect means recognizing each person's capabilities and contributions, creating an environment of mutual trust and collaboration.
Question 7: Which statement about Development Team size in Scrum is most accurate?
- The Development Team should have 3 to 9 members to remain effective (Correct answer)
- Team size recommendations include the ScrumMaster and Product Owner
- The Scrum Guide provides no specific guidance on team size
- Teams should be as large as needed to complete the project on time
Correct answer: The Development Team should have 3 to 9 members to remain effective
Scrum recommends Development Teams of 3–9 members; fewer lacks sufficient skills, while more creates excessive coordination complexity.
CSM Scrum Values and Self-Organization 2
The Scrum value of Focus is best described as: