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SCRUM ROLES

QUESTION 1 OF 67

What is the primary role of the Development Team, also known as Developers?

A
Help the team understand why their work matters
B
Maximize the value of the product delivered by the team
C
Build the productCorrect Answer
D
Ensure the team is building the right product
Explanation:

The primary role of the Development Team is to build the product.

QUESTION 2 OF 67

What are the primary responsibilities of a Product Owner? Select all that apply.

A
Coaches the Scrum Team
B
Makes sure the product or service fulfills the customer’s needsCorrect Answer
C
Ensures the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer
D
Prioritizes the Product Backlog to optimize delivery and value to customersCorrect Answer
Explanation:

The Product Owner is responsible for making sure the product or service fulfills the customer’s needs. They also prioritize the Product Backlog and ensure it is visible and transparent to all. Explanation: The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to everyone. They also prioritize the Product Backlog and ensure the product or service fulfills customer needs. Explanation: The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog. They also make sure that the Product Backlog is transparent and that the product or service fulfills customer needs.

QUESTION 3 OF 67

What is the primary role of the Scrum Master?

A
They do the work to build the product.
B
They work to continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum Team.
C
They promote and support the Scrum process by helping everyone understand and implement Scrum.Correct Answer
D
They ensure the team is building the right product.
Explanation:

The primary role of the Scrum Master is to promote and support the Scrum process. Ultimately, the Scrum Master is accountable for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness.

QUESTION 4 OF 67

Imagine you are a Scrum Master coaching Developers to embrace the traits of an effective Development Team: being cross-functional, self-organizing, and supportive. Which additional trait should effective Development Teams display?

A
They should be customer-oriented.Correct Answer
B
They should work as individuals rather than as a team.
C
They should operate independently, without direct oversight from the Product Owner
D
They should share expertise in the same discipline.
Explanation:

The Development Team includes the people who build the product. They should be customer-oriented, meaning they focus on the user when building their products. WEEKLY CHALLENGE 2

QUESTION 5 OF 67

In the three pillars of Scrum Theory, what does inspection refer to? Select all that apply.

A
Allowing stakeholders a look into project plans
B
Continuously checking in on progress and deliverables to detect any undesirable changesCorrect Answer
C
Performing regular evaluations in order to find improvementsCorrect Answer
D
Conducting timely checks towards the outcome of a sprint goal to detect undesirable variancesCorrect Answer
QUESTION 6 OF 67

In Agile, what is a mission statement?

A
A short statement that shows stakeholders what your team’s values are.
B
A short statement that helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.
C
A short statement that gives your team something to work towards and stays constant throughout the project.Correct Answer
D
A short statement that explains specific tasks your team members should work on.
QUESTION 7 OF 67

Fill in the blank: In Scrum, the _____ often assumes the role of the Scrum Master.

A
Product Owner
B
Stakeholder
C
project managerCorrect Answer
D
Development Team Member
QUESTION 8 OF 67

What are some key skills a successful Scrum Master should have? Select all that apply.

A
Budgeting
B
CoachingCorrect Answer
C
LeadershipCorrect Answer
D
CommunicationCorrect Answer
QUESTION 9 OF 67

What two qualities should a successful Development Team possess? Select all that apply.

A
Independent
B
Self-sufficient
C
Cross-functionalCorrect Answer
D
Self-organizingCorrect Answer
QUESTION 10 OF 67

What are the key characteristics of successful Product Owners? Select all that apply.

A
Independent
B
OptimisticCorrect Answer
C
Customer-focusedCorrect Answer
D
CollaborativeCorrect Answer
QUESTION 11 OF 67

A team member is working on a very specific solution involving a new technology. Teammates work together to speed up their progress. With their teammates’ help, they get it across the finish line. What core Scrum value is embodied in this scenario?

A
FocusCorrect Answer
B
Respect
C
Openness
D
Courage
QUESTION 12 OF 67

As a project manager organizing a development team, you want to make sure the team has the skills necessary to build the product or carry out the service. Which recommended team trait does this represent?

A
supportive
B
self-managing
C
customer-oriented
D
cross functionalCorrect Answer
QUESTION 13 OF 67

Fill in the blank: A Product Owner and project manager typically both have the responsibility of _____.

A
timebox management
B
Product Backlog management
C
team performance management
D
stakeholder managementCorrect Answer
QUESTION 14 OF 67

What are some of the tasks Product Owners are responsible for? Select all that apply.

A
Deal with vendors and contract negotiations
B
Ensure the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer
C
Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer
D
Ensure the team builds the right product or serviceCorrect Answer
QUESTION 15 OF 67

What is the main difference between a Scrum Master and a project manager?

A
A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a coach and facilitator to the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer
B
A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a customer liaison to the Scrum Team
C
A Scrum Master chiefly acts as the main line of communication between stakeholders and the Scrum Team
D
A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a product technical expert to the Scrum Team
QUESTION 16 OF 67

What is the optimal size of a Development Team?

A
3 to 9 peopleCorrect Answer
B
1 to 3 people
C
5 to 20 people
D
11 to 15 people
QUESTION 17 OF 67

Who on the Scrum Team is responsible for meeting customers’ needs and prioritizing the Product Backlog?

A
Development Team
B
Product OwnerCorrect Answer
C
Scrum Master
D
Project Manager
QUESTION 18 OF 67

What is one responsibility of both a Product Owner and a project manager?

A
Timebox management
B
Stakeholder managementCorrect Answer
C
Product Backlog management
D
Team performance management
QUESTION 19 OF 67

In the three pillars of Scrum, what does transparency mean? Select all that apply.

A
Only team members who deal with vendors or stakeholders must be transparent.
B
Teams must be upfront and open with all stakeholders, including team members, customers, sponsors, and management.Correct Answer
C
Everyone on the team must be transparent in order to avoid mixed signals, breakdowns of communication, and unnecessary complications.Correct Answer
D
Teams must make the most significant aspects of their work visible to those responsible for the outcome.Correct Answer
QUESTION 20 OF 67

In Scrum, the Product Owner is responsible for what? Select all that apply.

A
Coaching and facilitating Scrum events
B
Ensuring the product or service fulfill the customers’ needsCorrect Answer
C
Helping the Developers understand what to buildCorrect Answer
D
Prioritizing the Product BacklogCorrect Answer
QUESTION 21 OF 67

What are a Product Owner’s responsibilities? Select all that apply.

A
Facilitate Scrum events such as the Sprint Planning and Retrospective
B
Help the team understand the overall goal and mission of the projectCorrect Answer
C
Make sure the product fulfills the customers’ needsCorrect Answer
D
Clearly communicate and prioritize the Product BacklogCorrect Answer
QUESTION 22 OF 67

Scrum Teams behave according to what core values? Select all that apply.

A
Dissension
B
CommitmentCorrect Answer
C
RespectCorrect Answer
D
FocusCorrect Answer
E
OpennessCorrect Answer
QUESTION 23 OF 67

As a new project begins, the Scrum Team creates processes and structures they believe will help them efficiently complete the project. While they are open to ideas, the team doesn’t want to rely on outside processes to get the work done. Which Development Team trait does this represent?

A
Self-organizingCorrect Answer
B
Cross-organizing
C
Customer-oriented
D
Cross-functional
QUESTION 24 OF 67

Which of the following are responsibilities that a Product Owner would typically have and a project manager would not have? Select all that apply.

A
Monitor team performance
B
Manage stakeholders
C
Create and communicate Product Backlog itemsCorrect Answer
D
Timebox managementCorrect Answer
QUESTION 25 OF 67

Fill in the blank: A Scrum Team should be _____, which means people with different skill sets in the organization work together to complete the project successfully.

A
organized
B
decisive
C
self-disciplined
D
cross-functionalCorrect Answer
QUESTION 26 OF 67

What is one difference between a project manager and Scrum Master?

A
The project manager is concerned with the team’s performance, while the Scrum Master is concerned with managing the team’s Backlog.
B
The project manager prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a Scrum Master coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them.Correct Answer
C
There is no difference between the two.
D
The Scrum Master prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a project manager coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them.
QUESTION 27 OF 67

What are the benefits of locating a team in the same physical space (also known as co-locating)? Select all that apply.

A
The team collaborates effectively over video conferencing platforms.
B
The team works across time zones by coordinating schedules.
C
The team delivers a higher quality of work at a quicker rate.Correct Answer
D
The team gets together quickly to get work done or solve a problem.Correct Answer
QUESTION 28 OF 67

Which of the following are the pillars of Scrum Theory?

A
Collaboration, transparency, and adaptation
B
Adaptation, introspection, and transparency
C
Transparency, inspection, and adaptationCorrect Answer
D
Introspection, collaboration, and transparency
Explanation:

The pillars of Scrum Theory are transparency, inspection, and adaptation.

QUESTION 29 OF 67

Which Scrum value refers to having the grit needed to do the right thing and work on tough problems?

A
Respect
B
Openness
C
CourageCorrect Answer
D
Focus
E
Commitment
Explanation:

In any project, some work is simple, while other work may be complex and risky. This is where courage comes in. Courage may mean taking on hard tasks, asking for help, or calling out negative behaviors within the team—all of which helps to build team resilience.

QUESTION 30 OF 67

What are the three roles of every Scrum Team?

A
Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development TeamCorrect Answer
B
Project Manager, Product Team, and Development Team
C
Scrum Master, Product Manager, and Development Team
D
Project Manager, Product Manager, and Product Team
Explanation:

The three roles of every Scrum Team are Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team.

QUESTION 31 OF 67

What is the primary responsibility of the Scrum Master?

A
They negotiate contracts with vendors.
B
They work on things like budget management, risk spreadsheets, or GANTT charts.
C
They facilitate Scrum events and coach the Scrum Team.Correct Answer
D
They facilitate traditional project management-oriented work.
Explanation:

A Scrum Master’s primary responsibility is to act as a facilitator and coach to the Scrum Team.

QUESTION 32 OF 67

What are some traits Scrum Masters should possess? Select all that apply.

A
Coding skills
B
Stakeholder managementCorrect Answer
C
Facilitation skillsCorrect Answer
D
Leadership skillsCorrect Answer
E
Organizational skillsCorrect Answer
F
Coaching skillsCorrect Answer
Explanation:

Scrum Masters should have stakeholder management skills. Explanation: Scrum Masters should have facilitation skills. Explanation: Scrum Masters should have leadership skills. Explanation: Scrum Masters should have organizational skills. Explanation: Scrum Masters should have Agile coaching skills.

QUESTION 33 OF 67

Fill in the blank: A Product Owner’s main task is ensuring the team is _____.

A
following directions
B
building the right product or serviceCorrect Answer
C
staying on task
D
staying on time and on budget
Explanation:

A Product Owner’s main responsibility is making sure the team is building the right product or service.

QUESTION 34 OF 67

What are some traits of an effective Product Owner? Select all that apply.

A
Independent
B
AvailableCorrect Answer
C
OptimisticCorrect Answer
D
Customer-focusedCorrect Answer
E
DecisiveCorrect Answer
F
FlexibleCorrect Answer
G
CollaborativeCorrect Answer
Explanation:

An effective Product Owner should be available. Explanation: An effective Product Owner should be optimistic. Explanation: An effective Product Owner should be customer-focused. Explanation: An effective Product Owner should be decisive. Explanation: An effective Product Owner should be flexible. Explanation: An effective Product Owner should be collaborative.

QUESTION 35 OF 67

A team member runs into an issue within the project but they aren’t sure how to fix it. They share this problem with the team to ensure everyone is aware of the challenge they encountered. What core Scrum value is embodied in this scenario?

A
OpennessCorrect Answer
B
Respect
C
Commitment
D
Focus
QUESTION 36 OF 67

What are attributes of a project team that uses Scrum development? Select all that apply.

A
Customer-orientedCorrect Answer
B
Independent
C
Cross-functionalCorrect Answer
D
Self-managingCorrect Answer
QUESTION 37 OF 67

Which two of the following statements regarding a product vision are correct?

A
A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.
B
A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.Correct Answer
C
A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.
D
A product vision helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.Correct Answer
QUESTION 38 OF 67

Fill in the blank: The Product Owner’s key responsibility is acting as the voice of the _____ within the team.

A
stakeholder
B
vendor
C
organization
D
customerCorrect Answer
QUESTION 39 OF 67

What are some of the main responsibilities of a Scrum Master? Select all that apply.

A
Minimizes unhelpful interactions or interruptions coming from outside of the teamCorrect Answer
B
Facilitates scrum events such as Sprint RetrospectivesCorrect Answer
C
Acts as the voice of the customer
D
Coaching team members to use Agile and Scrum practicesCorrect Answer
QUESTION 40 OF 67

Fill in the blank: Product Owners should be _____.

A
customer-focusedCorrect Answer
B
meeting-facilitators
C
cross-functional
D
Agile leaders
QUESTION 41 OF 67

In Scrum, what is the main responsibility of the Development Team?

A
Planning the project
B
What the project mission statement is
C
Determining how a team will deliver a productCorrect Answer
D
Help unblock team obstacles so things can get done
QUESTION 42 OF 67

In Scrum, which role is responsible for ensuring that the right thing is being built?

A
Development Team
B
Product OwnerCorrect Answer
C
Scrum Master
D
Project Manager
QUESTION 43 OF 67

What are some tasks Product Owners are responsible for? Select all that apply.

A
Deal with vendors and contract negotiations
B
Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer
C
Ensure the the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer
D
Ensure the team builds the right product or serviceCorrect Answer
QUESTION 44 OF 67

Fill in the blank: In a Scrum team, the Scrum Master often assumes the same responsibilities, and in many ways is similar to the role of the _____.

A
Technical Manager
B
Project Owner
C
Developers
D
Project ManagerCorrect Answer
QUESTION 45 OF 67

As part of the Development Team, Gilly is working on a product feature which requires them to use an unfamiliar programming language. Another team member, Sakira, realizes they can help. Sakira decides to pause their current tasks to help Gilly complete the feature. What core Scrum value does this describe?

A
Respect
B
Courage
C
CommitmentCorrect Answer
D
Openness
QUESTION 46 OF 67

Your Scrum team encounters an issue with the review process that delays feedback to the team. In order to improve the review process, they reduce the deliverables in each review cycle. Which pillar of Scrum does this describe?

A
Malleability
B
AdaptationCorrect Answer
C
Flexibility
D
Transparency
QUESTION 47 OF 67

Scrum Masters should have which of the following skills? Select all that apply.

A
Programming knowledge
B
OrganizationCorrect Answer
C
LeadershipCorrect Answer
D
FacilitationCorrect Answer
QUESTION 48 OF 67

Who should be skilled in coaching team members on Scrum theory and application?

A
Product Owner
B
Developers
C
Scrum MasterCorrect Answer
D
Project Manager
QUESTION 49 OF 67

Which of the following statements regarding a product vision are correct? Select all that apply.

A
A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.
B
A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.
C
A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.Correct Answer
D
A product vision helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.Correct Answer
QUESTION 50 OF 67

In Scrum, the Development Team should operate in what way?

A
As hierarchical group
B
As a self-organizing groupCorrect Answer
C
As self-sufficient individuals
D
As an independent group
QUESTION 51 OF 67

A Development Team wants to become more effective. They have a tendency to work as individuals even when a team member is stuck on a task. What trait should they improve upon as a team?

A
SupportiveCorrect Answer
B
Self-organizing
C
Customer-oriented
D
Cross-functional
QUESTION 52 OF 67

In Scrum, which role is responsible for the team’s performance and overseeing tasks and progress?

A
Product Owner
B
Scrum Master
C
Development Team
D
Project managerCorrect Answer
QUESTION 53 OF 67

It is the responsibility of the Scrum Master to facilitate Scrum events which positively impact the team. Which of the following is an example of this?

A
RetrospectivesCorrect Answer
B
Introspectives
C
Performance reviews
D
Sprints
QUESTION 54 OF 67

Whose needs is the Product Owner responsible for meeting?

A
The customer’sCorrect Answer
B
The Scrum Master’s
C
The developer’s
D
The project manager’s
QUESTION 55 OF 67

A team member is concerned that the actions of another team member is counterproductive to the Scrum environment. They speak up at the next meeting in order to come to an amicable solution with this team member. What core Scrum value does this describe?

A
Respect
B
Commitment
C
CourageCorrect Answer
D
Focus
QUESTION 56 OF 67

Which Scrum team role is primarily responsible for reconciling conflict between team members?

A
Product Owner
B
Development Team
C
Scrum MasterCorrect Answer
D
Project Owner
QUESTION 57 OF 67

When using Scrum, the team repeats project processes in a timebox. What Agile term does this approach represent?

A
IterationsCorrect Answer
B
Increments
C
Inspections
D
Increases
QUESTION 58 OF 67

A Product Owner at your company regularly meets with the team and the stakeholders to ensure that the customer’s needs are being met. What beneficial trait is the Product Owner displaying?

A
CollaborationCorrect Answer
B
Optimism
C
Availability
D
Decisiveness
QUESTION 59 OF 67

Fill in the blank: The Development Team acknowledges that the best products come from teams who are _____.

A
cross-organizing
B
self-organizing
C
co-located
D
customer-orientedCorrect Answer
QUESTION 60 OF 67

The Scrum Master needs to make sure the team is able to get tasks done on time. How can they achieve this? Select all that apply.

A
They can pick up developer tasks
B
They can help remove blockersCorrect Answer
C
They can prioritize issues from usersCorrect Answer
D
They can add in iterations
QUESTION 61 OF 67

Your company has just formed its first Scrum team. Some members of the Development Team have raised the concern that the Product Backlog could be better organized and prioritized based on customer needs. Who is responsible for this issue?

A
Scrum Master
B
Development Team
C
Product OwnerCorrect Answer
D
Project Manager
QUESTION 62 OF 67

Fill in the blank: Product Owners represent the customer through their ownership of the _____.

A
Product BacklogCorrect Answer
B
Retrospectives
C
Project backlog
D
Project planning
QUESTION 63 OF 67

In Scrum, what is the Scrum Master responsible for?

A
Deciding what a team builds
B
Designing how to test the product
C
Directing how the team will deliver a product
D
Ensuring the team builds the product fastCorrect Answer
QUESTION 64 OF 67

Product Owners should have which of the following traits? Select all that apply.

A
CollaborativeCorrect Answer
B
AdaptiveCorrect Answer
C
Individualistic
D
Customer-focusedCorrect Answer
QUESTION 65 OF 67

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the single authoritative source that a Scrum team uses to pick up tasks and work towards the project goal.

A
Mission statement
B
Product BacklogCorrect Answer
C
Project roadmap
D
Product vision
QUESTION 66 OF 67

A Scrum Development Team is kept between three to nine members so that it is more effective at adapting to change. What could be possible downsides if the team is too big? Select all that apply.

A
The team will need multiple Scrum Masters.
B
Iterations will need to be extended.
C
Too many opinions may slow down development.Correct Answer
D
Too many streams of communication cause confusion.Correct Answer
QUESTION 67 OF 67

Which traits are desirable on a Scrum team, regardless of the role? Select all that apply.

A
Openness to feedbackCorrect Answer
B
Works best independently
C
CollaborationCorrect Answer
D
Learns from mistakesCorrect Answer

Ready to test your recall?

What is the primary role of the Development Team, also known as Developers?

A
Help the team understand why their work matters
B
Maximize the value of the product delivered by the team
C
Build the product
D
Ensure the team is building the right product

How confident are you in this answer?