PSPO-I Online Practice Questions and Answers

Correct Answer: ABC

The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers. Within a Scrum Team, there are no sub-teams or hierarchies. It is a cohesive unit of professionals focused on one objective at a time, the Product Goal. The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both within the Scrum Team and the organization. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are responsible for creating and communicating a vision, ordering the Product Backlog, and ensuring that the best possible job is done to delight customers. The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to delivering a "Done" Increment that meets the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal. They are responsible for managing and organizing their work within the Sprint, collaborating with the Product Owner and the Scrum Master, and applying their skills and creativity to create a product that delivers value to the stakeholders and customers. A Project Manager is not a role in the Scrum Team, as Scrum does not recognize titles for Developers, regardless of the work being performed by the person. There is no need for a Project Manager, as the Scrum Team is self-managing and accountable for delivering value. References: The Scrum Guide The Scrum Team Professional Scrum Product OwnerTM I Certification

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, and to ensure transparency. The Scrum Guide states that "The Developers are required to conform to the Definition of Done, as defined

by the Scrum Team. If there are multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done."1 This means that the Product Owner does not have the final say over the

Definition of Done, but rather collaborates with the Developers and the Scrum Master to agree on the quality standards and expectations for the product.

References:

1: The Scrum Guide2, page 14

2: The Scrum Guide

Correct Answer: ABC

Explanation: The Product Owner orders the Product Backlog items according to various criteria, such as:

The value of Product Backlog items. The Product Owner aims to maximize the value of the product and the work of the Scrum Team. Therefore, they prioritize the items that deliver the most value to the stakeholders and the users,

considering factors such as customer satisfaction, market share, revenue, social impact, etc. The dependencies between Product Backlog items. The Product Owner tries to minimize the dependencies between items, as they may create

complexity, uncertainty, and risk. Therefore, they order the items in a way that reduces or eliminates the dependencies, or resolves them as early as possible. The dependencies to other products. The Product Owner also considers the

dependencies that the product has to other products, such as platforms, frameworks, libraries, services, etc. Therefore, they order the items in a way that aligns with the availability and compatibility of those products.

References:

Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes ... ordering Product Backlog items; and, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood."

Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: "The ordering of the items in the Product Backlog is the sole responsibility of the Product Owner. They order Product Backlog items to best achieve goals and missions."

Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: "Higher ordered Product Backlog items are clearer and more refined than lower ordered ones."

Correct Answer: ABC

The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for managing and refining the Product Backlog, collaborating with the stakeholders and

the Developers, and ordering the items in a way that best achieves goals and missions. The Product Owner represents the interests of everyone with a stake in the product and ensures that the Scrum Team works on the right things at the

right time.

To ensure that the product delivers value, a Scrum Product Owner might focus on the following aspects:

The other options are not valid or relevant aspects that a Scrum Product Owner might focus on to ensure that the product delivers value. They are either too narrow, unrealistic, or unrelated to the product value delivery. They are:

References:

Scrum Guide: https://www.scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html Product Owner: https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-a-product-owner Value: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/value-scrum-value Velocity: https://www.agilealliance.org/

glossary/velocity

Correct Answer: A

The Product Backlog is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product. It is the single source of truth for the Scrum Team and the stakeholders. It contains all the requirements, features, functions, enhancements, fixes,

and anything else that can deliver value to the customers and users of the product.

All types of requirements are acceptable on a Product Backlog, as long as they are aligned with the product vision and goals, and they are transparent, clear, and valuable. The Product Backlog can include stability requirements, performance

requirements, product functionality, documentation, fixes, or any other aspects that contribute to the quality and usability of the product. The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the

Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for managing and refining the Product Backlog, collaborating with the stakeholders and the Developers, and ordering the items in a way that best achieves goals and missions. The Product

Owner represents the interests of everyone with a stake in the product and ensures that the Scrum Team works on the right things at the right time.

The Developers are accountable for creating a "Done" Increment that meets the Definition of Done each Sprint. The Developers are responsible for planning and executing the Sprint Backlog, designing and building the product functionality,

testing and improving the product quality, and delivering a potentially releasable Increment. The Developers work closely with the Product Owner to understand and clarify the Product Backlog items, provide feedback and estimates, and

suggest improvements and innovations.

References:

Scrum Guide: https://www.scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html Product Backlog: https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-a-product-backlog

Correct Answer: A

When multiple Scrum Teams are working on the same product, they should integrate their Increments every Sprint because: It allows them to accurately inspect what is done and what is potentially releasable. By integrating their work frequently, they can ensure that the product is in a usable and valuable state at the end of each Sprint, and that it meets the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal. It enables them to adapt to changes and feedback faster. By integrating their work frequently, they can reduce the complexity and risk of integration, and discover and resolve any issues or dependencies sooner. They can also incorporate any new insights or requirements into their Product Backlog and Sprint Planning. It fosters collaboration and alignment among the teams. By integrating their work frequently, they can share their learnings and best practices, and coordinate

their efforts towards a common vision and goal. They can also leverage the collective intelligence and creativity of the teams to deliver a better product.

References:

Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: "When a Product Backlog item or an Increment is described as "Done", everyone must understand what "Done" means. Although this varies significantly per Scrum Team, members must have a shared

understanding of what it means for work to be complete, to ensure transparency." Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: "The moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, an Increment is born."

Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: "Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together." Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: "The purpose of each Sprint is to deliver Increments of

potentially releasable functionality that adhere to the Scrum Team's current Definition of Done."

Scrum Guide 2020, page 15: "The Sprint Review is an informal meeting, not a status meeting, and the presentation of the Increment is intended to elicit feedback and foster collaboration."

Correct Answer: E

Scrum During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team discusses how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done123. This includes methods of communication, the way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning, skills needed to improve the Developers' ability to deliver, and the Definition of Done123.

Correct Answer: AC

These are the best answers because they ensure that security concerns are addressed in a transparent and consistent way. By adding security criteria to the Definition of Done, the Scrum Team can make sure that every Increment meets a

high standard of quality and security. By creating Product Backlog items for specific security concerns, the Scrum Team can prioritize and plan them in collaboration with the Product Owner and stakeholders.

References:

Scrum Guide, page 14: "The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product." Scrum Guide, page 15: "The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of

what is needed to improve the product."