SCRUM - Scrum Framework Scrum Theory and Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

Scrum is founded on which theory?

Accepted Answer

Empirical Process Control

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Predictive Process Control

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Defined Process Control

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Adaptive Process Control

Question 2

A Scrum Team is working on a complex new product. Midway through a Sprint, the Developers realize they will not be able to complete all the work in the Sprint Backlog. As the Scrum Master, what is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Coach the Developers to work with the Product Owner to adjust the work and ensure the Sprint Goal can still be met.

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Cancel the Sprint and start a new one with a more realistic scope.

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Ask the Product Owner to remove some of the Product Backlog Items from the Sprint.

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Add more developers to the team to increase capacity for the remainder of the Sprint.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Daily Scrum?

Accepted Answer

To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog.

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To provide a status update to the Product Owner and stakeholders.

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To resolve all impediments the Developers are currently facing.

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To re-plan the entire Sprint based on the latest customer feedback.

Question 4

The three pillars of empirical process control are:

Accepted Answer

Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation

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Planning, Execution, and Monitoring

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Commitment, Courage, and Focus

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Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment

Question 5

During a Sprint Retrospective, the team discusses that the Definition of Done is not consistently being met, leading to rework. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the Scrum Team adheres to the Definition of Done?

Accepted Answer

The entire Scrum Team

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The Scrum Master

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The Product Owner

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The Quality Assurance lead

Question 6

Which Scrum value is most demonstrated when a Developer admits they are struggling with a difficult task and asks for help from the team?

Accepted Answer

Courage

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Focus

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Respect

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Commitment