What are the two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Development Team working at its highest level of productivity? (Choose two.)

1. A. By ensuring the meetings start and end at the proper time.
2. B. By removing impediments that hinder the Development Team.
3. C. By facilitating Development Team decisions.
4. D. By keeping high value features high in the Product Backlog.

Correct Answer: BC
The correct answers are B and C, because these are the two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Development Team working at its highest level of productivity. The Scrum Guide states that “the Scrum Master serves the Development Team in several ways, including … removing impediments to the Development Team’s progress; facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed; and coaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality.” Therefore, by removing impediments and facilitating decisions, the Scrum Master helps the Development Team focus on their work and deliver value.

user documentation is part ot your Definition ot Done. However, there are not enough technical writers for all teams. Your Scrum Team does not have a technical writer. What should the Scrum Team do?
(choose the best answer)

1. A. The Developers on the Scrum Team should write the user documentatiom
2. B. Wait until you have a technical writer on your Scrum Team to take care of this.
3. C. Form a separate team of technical writers that will work on an on-demand basis torthe various Product Owner
4. D. Work order will be first in, first out.
5. E. Let the user documentation remain undone and accumulate until after the last development Sprin
6. F. It will then be done by any available technical writers.

Correct Answer: A
According to the Scrum Guide, the Developers on the Scrum Team should write the user documentation, as they are responsible for creating a “Done” Increment that meets the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal. The other options are not valid, as they imply that the user documentation can be deferred, ignored, or outsourced, which is not consistent with Scrum values and principles.

Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project must have the same Sprint start date.

1. A. True
2. B. False

Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is B, because multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project do not have to have the same Sprint start date. The Scrum Guide states that “multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One product goal unites them. Therefore, they must mutually define and comply with a definition of ‘Done’ that applies to their combined work product.” Therefore, the synchronization of multiple Scrum Teams is based on their shared product goal and definition of ‘Done’, not on their Sprint start date.

You are the Scrum Master on a newly formed Scrum Team. Which three of the following activities would probably help the team in starting up? (Choose three.)

1. A. Introduce a bonus system for the top performers in the team.
2. B. Have the Scrum Team members introduce themselves to each other and give a brief background of their skills and work history.
3. C. Have the development managers for each Development Team member introduce their direct reports and go over their responsibilities on the Scrum Team.
4. D. Ensure the Scrum Team members have compatible personalities.
5. E. Ensure the team understands they need a definition of “Done”.
6. F. Ask the Product Owner to discuss the product or project, its history, goals, and context, as well as answer questions.

Correct Answer: BEF
The correct answers are B, E, and F, because these activities would probably help the team in starting up. Having the Scrum Team members introduce themselves and give a brief background of their skills and work history helps build trust and rapport among them. Ensuring the team understands they need a definition of “Done” helps create transparency and alignment on the quality standards for the product. Asking the Product Owner to discuss the product or project, its history, goals, and context, as well as answer questions helps clarify the vision and value of the product.
References: [Suggested Reading for Professional Scrum Master™ I]

You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (Choose two.)

1. A. There should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.
2. B. There should be six Product Owners, reporting to a chief Product Owner.
3. C. The product has one Product Backlog.
4. D. Each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.
5. E. There should be only one Product Owner.

Correct Answer: CE
The product has one Product Backlog, as it is a single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product. There should be only one Product Owner, who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. Having multiple Product Owners or Product Backlogs would create confusion, inconsistency, and waste.