A Development Team selects a set of Product Backlog items for a Sprint Backlog with the intent to get the selected items “Done” by the end of the Sprint. Which three phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of “Done”? (Choose three.)

1. A. It controls whether the developers have performed their tasks.
2. B. It provides a template for elements that need to be included in the technical documentation.
3. C. It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review.
4. D. It trucks the percent completeness of a Product Backlog item.
5. E. It guides the Development Team is creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning.
6. F. It defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release.

Correct Answer: CEF
The correct answers are C, E, and F, because these phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of “Done”. It creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review, as it defines what it means for an Increment to be potentially releasable. It guides the Development Team in creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning, as it helps them estimate how much work they can accomplish in a Sprint. It defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release, as it ensures that the product meets the quality expectations of the stakeholders.

A Development Team asks their Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog. The team is waiting for an external supplier to deliver a specific software component. Without that component there won’t be enough work in the next Sprint to occupy the full team. The Product Owner asks the Scrum Master for help. What would be good advice to give the Product Owner?

1. A. Remind the Product Owner that his primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering of the Product Backlog.
2. B. Tell the Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog so the work involving the external component can be planned in a separate sprint.
3. C. Tell the Product Owner that the Product Backlog should be ordered to maximize utilization of the Development Team.

Correct Answer: A
According to the Scrum Guide1, ordering Product Backlog items is solely up to the Product Owner’s discretion. The Product Owner orders items in the Product Backlog to best achieve goals and missions. To do this, they optimize value by considering various factors such as cost and benefit, risk, dependencies, date needed, etc.

A Product Owner wants advice from the Scrum Master about estimating work in Scrum. Which of these is the guideline that a Scrum Master should give?

1. A. Product Backlog items must be estimated in story points.
2. B. Estimates are made by the Development Team.
3. C. Estimates must be in relative units.
4. D. Scrum forbids estimating.
5. E. Estimates are made by the Product Owner, but are best checked with the Development Team.

Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is B, because the guideline that a Scrum Master should give is that estimates are made by the Development Team. The Scrum Guide states that “the number of items selected from the Product Backlog for the Sprint is solely up to the Development Team. Only the Development Team can assess what it can accomplish over the upcoming Sprint.” Therefore, the Development Team should estimate the work in Scrum, using any method or unit they prefer.

During the Sprint Retrospective a Scrum Team has identified several high priority process improvements. Which of the following statements is most accurate? (Choose the best answer.)

1. A. The Scrum Team may add items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
2. B. The Scrum Team should choose at least one high priority process improvement to place in the Product Backlog.
3. C. The Scrum Team should decline to add a process improvement to the Sprint Backlog when things are running smoothly.
4. D. The Scrum Master selects the most important process improvement and places it in the Sprint Backlog

Correct Answer: A
During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team may add items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint, as stated in [5]: “The purpose of each Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team plans ways to implement improvements identified during this meeting into its way of working. By doing this it reinforces empiricism throughout its work. Improvements may be implemented at any time during a Sprint or they may be planned for subsequent Sprints.”

Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?

1. A. The Development Team.
2. B. The Product Owner.
3. C. The Scrum Master.
4. D. The Stakeholders.
5. E. The CEO.

Correct Answer: B
According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog, as he or she is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The other roles do not have this authority, although they may provide input and suggestions to the Product Owner.