CSM - Certified ScrumMaster Scrum Artifacts and Commitments Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which Scrum artifact's commitment is the Product Goal?

Accepted Answer

The Product Backlog

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The Increment

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The Sprint Backlog

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The Definition of Done

Question 2

A Scrum Team is working on a new product. During the Sprint Review, stakeholders are confused about what it means for a feature to be 'Done'. Some completed items lack testing, while others have passed all tests but haven't been integrated. This lack of a shared understanding is causing mistrust. Which commitment, if properly established and made transparent, would BEST help resolve this issue?

Accepted Answer

The Definition of Done

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The Sprint Goal

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The Product Goal

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The Sprint Backlog

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Goal in relation to the Sprint Backlog?

Accepted Answer

To provide the Developers with flexibility regarding the exact work needed to achieve the objective.

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To be a detailed list of all tasks that must be completed by the end of the Sprint.

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To define the quality standards required for the Increment.

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To represent the long-term objective that the Scrum Team is working towards.

Question 4

Which of the following ensures that all Scrum Team members and stakeholders have a shared understanding of when a piece of work is complete and meets the required quality standards?

Accepted Answer

The Definition of Done

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The Sprint Review

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The Product Goal

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The Daily Scrum

Question 5

During Sprint Planning, the Developers select several Product Backlog items to work on. They then craft an objective for the Sprint. This objective is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Sprint Goal

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Product Goal

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Increment

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Definition of Done

Question 6

Each Scrum Artifact contains a commitment to enhance transparency and focus. Which pairing of artifact and commitment is correct?

Accepted Answer

Increment and Definition of Done

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Product Backlog and Sprint Goal

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Sprint Backlog and Definition of Done

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Increment and Product Goal