Scrum Master Quiz Questions and Answers

A number of stakeholders have agreed that one of the items in the Backlog should be given a higher priority. Who should this be discussed with?

A. Product Owner
B. Budget Holder
C. Development Team
D. Scrum Master

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

What theory does the Scrum Guide state that Scrum is founded on?

A. Optimism
B. Empiricism
C. Idealism
D. Rationalism

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer the blank.

Scrum is a framework within which ______, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value.

A. Development Teams are tightly controlled
B. People can address complex adaptive problems
C. Business requirements are documented
D. Complex IT problems are addressed

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

In the Agile Manifesto, what is valued over processes and tools?

A. Individuals & Interactions
B. Comprehensive Documentation
C. Contract Negotiation
D. Following A Plan

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

What is the definition of an Increment?

A. A plan for realising the Sprint Goal
B. The sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint
C. The set of product items selected for a Sprint
D. An ordered list of everything known to be needed in a product

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Why is a Sprint Goal set?

A. To act as a justification enabling management to commit to a Sprint
B. It is needed as an input for Sprint Planning
C. To enable flexibility regarding the way items are implemented
D. It is used for estimating the capacity of the Development Team

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Who is the owner of the Sprint Backlog?

A. Product Owner
B. Development Team
C. Scrum Master
D. Scrum Team

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

How far ahead should the Development Team plan during a Daily Scrum?

A. The remainder of the week
B. The remainder of the Sprint
C. The next 24 hours
D. The next 48 hours

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which of the following happens in a Sprint Review?

A. The Increment is released to the live environment
B. The Product Backlog is adapted if needed
C. The Sprint processes are inspected for what went well
D. Collaboration occurs on improvements to Scrum Team’s operation

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which is one of the three pillar that uphold every implementation of empirical process control?

A. Transparency
B. Investigation
C. Application
D. Empathy

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer the blank.

A Sprint is ____ during which a “Done”, useable and potentially releasable product Increment is created.

A. A time-box of one month or less
B. A 15-minute time-boxed event
C. The name of the process framework
D. A service delivery method

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Why are Artifacts important?

A. Scrum Artifacts are unique to the Scrum Framework
B. Scrum Artifacts are designed to limit the scope
C. Scrum Artifacts provide transparency
D. Scrum Artifacts provide gateways for approval

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which of the following is a Scrum Event?

A. Sprint Goal
B. Sprint Backlog
C. Sprint
D. Increment

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Scrum Master?

A. Manage the Scrum Team
B. Help everyone to understand Scrum rules
C. Improve how others interact with the Scrum Team
D. Promote and support the use of Scrum

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Why is a Daily Scrum event held?

A. To enable the Scrum Master to manage the work of the Development Team
B. To highlight that the Development Team is using the Scrum Framework
C. To enable other stakeholders to contribute to the creation of the increment
D. To optimise the probability of the Sprint Goal being achieved

Answers

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D