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Google Project Management Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

SCRUM ROLES

QUESTION 1 OF 67

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

Help the team understand why their work matters

Maximize the value of the product delivered by the team

Build the productCorrect Answer

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.

Coaches the Scrum Team

Makes sure the product or service fulfills the customer’s needsCorrect Answer

Ensures the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer

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?

They do the work to build the product.

They work to continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum Team.

They promote and support the Scrum process by helping everyone understand and implement Scrum.Correct Answer

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?

They should be customer-oriented.Correct Answer

They should work as individuals rather than as a team.

They should operate independently, without direct oversight from the Product Owner

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.

Allowing stakeholders a look into project plans

Continuously checking in on progress and deliverables to detect any undesirable changesCorrect Answer

Performing regular evaluations in order to find improvementsCorrect Answer

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 short statement that shows stakeholders what your team’s values are.

A short statement that helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.

A short statement that gives your team something to work towards and stays constant throughout the project.Correct Answer

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.

Product Owner

Stakeholder

project managerCorrect Answer

Development Team Member

QUESTION 8 OF 67

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

Budgeting

CoachingCorrect Answer

LeadershipCorrect Answer

CommunicationCorrect Answer

QUESTION 9 OF 67

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

Independent

Self-sufficient

Cross-functionalCorrect Answer

Self-organizingCorrect Answer

QUESTION 10 OF 67

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

Independent

OptimisticCorrect Answer

Customer-focusedCorrect Answer

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?

FocusCorrect Answer

Respect

Openness

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?

supportive

self-managing

customer-oriented

cross functionalCorrect Answer

QUESTION 13 OF 67

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

timebox management

Product Backlog management

team performance management

stakeholder managementCorrect Answer

QUESTION 14 OF 67

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

Deal with vendors and contract negotiations

Ensure the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer

Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer

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 Scrum Master chiefly acts as a coach and facilitator to the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer

A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a customer liaison to the Scrum Team

A Scrum Master chiefly acts as the main line of communication between stakeholders and the Scrum Team

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?

3 to 9 peopleCorrect Answer

1 to 3 people

5 to 20 people

11 to 15 people

QUESTION 17 OF 67

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

Development Team

Product OwnerCorrect Answer

Scrum Master

Project Manager

QUESTION 18 OF 67

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

Timebox management

Stakeholder managementCorrect Answer

Product Backlog management

Team performance management

QUESTION 19 OF 67

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

Only team members who deal with vendors or stakeholders must be transparent.

Teams must be upfront and open with all stakeholders, including team members, customers, sponsors, and management.Correct Answer

Everyone on the team must be transparent in order to avoid mixed signals, breakdowns of communication, and unnecessary complications.Correct Answer

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.

Coaching and facilitating Scrum events

Ensuring the product or service fulfill the customers’ needsCorrect Answer

Helping the Developers understand what to buildCorrect Answer

Prioritizing the Product BacklogCorrect Answer

QUESTION 21 OF 67

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

Facilitate Scrum events such as the Sprint Planning and Retrospective

Help the team understand the overall goal and mission of the projectCorrect Answer

Make sure the product fulfills the customers’ needsCorrect Answer

Clearly communicate and prioritize the Product BacklogCorrect Answer

QUESTION 22 OF 67

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

Dissension

CommitmentCorrect Answer

RespectCorrect Answer

FocusCorrect Answer

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?

Self-organizingCorrect Answer

Cross-organizing

Customer-oriented

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.

Monitor team performance

Manage stakeholders

Create and communicate Product Backlog itemsCorrect Answer

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.

organized

decisive

self-disciplined

cross-functionalCorrect Answer

QUESTION 26 OF 67

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

The project manager is concerned with the team’s performance, while the Scrum Master is concerned with managing the team’s Backlog.

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

There is no difference between the two.

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.

The team collaborates effectively over video conferencing platforms.

The team works across time zones by coordinating schedules.

The team delivers a higher quality of work at a quicker rate.Correct Answer

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?

Collaboration, transparency, and adaptation

Adaptation, introspection, and transparency

Transparency, inspection, and adaptationCorrect Answer

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?

Respect

Openness

CourageCorrect Answer

Focus

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?

Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development TeamCorrect Answer

Project Manager, Product Team, and Development Team

Scrum Master, Product Manager, and Development Team

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?

They negotiate contracts with vendors.

They work on things like budget management, risk spreadsheets, or GANTT charts.

They facilitate Scrum events and coach the Scrum Team.Correct Answer

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.

Coding skills

Stakeholder managementCorrect Answer

Facilitation skillsCorrect Answer

Leadership skillsCorrect Answer

Organizational skillsCorrect Answer

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 _____.

following directions

building the right product or serviceCorrect Answer

staying on task

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.

Independent

AvailableCorrect Answer

OptimisticCorrect Answer

Customer-focusedCorrect Answer

DecisiveCorrect Answer

FlexibleCorrect Answer

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?

OpennessCorrect Answer

Respect

Commitment

Focus

QUESTION 36 OF 67

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

Customer-orientedCorrect Answer

Independent

Cross-functionalCorrect Answer

Self-managingCorrect Answer

QUESTION 37 OF 67

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

A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.

A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.Correct Answer

A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.

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.

stakeholder

vendor

organization

customerCorrect Answer

QUESTION 39 OF 67

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

Minimizes unhelpful interactions or interruptions coming from outside of the teamCorrect Answer

Facilitates scrum events such as Sprint RetrospectivesCorrect Answer

Acts as the voice of the customer

Coaching team members to use Agile and Scrum practicesCorrect Answer

QUESTION 40 OF 67

Fill in the blank: Product Owners should be _____.

customer-focusedCorrect Answer

meeting-facilitators

cross-functional

Agile leaders

QUESTION 41 OF 67

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

Planning the project

What the project mission statement is

Determining how a team will deliver a productCorrect Answer

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?

Development Team

Product OwnerCorrect Answer

Scrum Master

Project Manager

QUESTION 43 OF 67

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

Deal with vendors and contract negotiations

Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum TeamCorrect Answer

Ensure the the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to allCorrect Answer

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 _____.

Technical Manager

Project Owner

Developers

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?

Respect

Courage

CommitmentCorrect Answer

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?

Malleability

AdaptationCorrect Answer

Flexibility

Transparency

QUESTION 47 OF 67

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

Programming knowledge

OrganizationCorrect Answer

LeadershipCorrect Answer

FacilitationCorrect Answer

QUESTION 48 OF 67

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

Product Owner

Developers

Scrum MasterCorrect Answer

Project Manager

QUESTION 49 OF 67

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

A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.

A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.

A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.Correct Answer

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?

As hierarchical group

As a self-organizing groupCorrect Answer

As self-sufficient individuals

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?

SupportiveCorrect Answer

Self-organizing

Customer-oriented

Cross-functional

QUESTION 52 OF 67

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

Product Owner

Scrum Master

Development Team

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?

RetrospectivesCorrect Answer

Introspectives

Performance reviews

Sprints

QUESTION 54 OF 67

Whose needs is the Product Owner responsible for meeting?

The customer’sCorrect Answer

The Scrum Master’s

The developer’s

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?

Respect

Commitment

CourageCorrect Answer

Focus

QUESTION 56 OF 67

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

Product Owner

Development Team

Scrum MasterCorrect Answer

Project Owner

QUESTION 57 OF 67

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

IterationsCorrect Answer

Increments

Inspections

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?

CollaborationCorrect Answer

Optimism

Availability

Decisiveness

QUESTION 59 OF 67

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

cross-organizing

self-organizing

co-located

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.

They can pick up developer tasks

They can help remove blockersCorrect Answer

They can prioritize issues from usersCorrect Answer

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?

Scrum Master

Development Team

Product OwnerCorrect Answer

Project Manager

QUESTION 62 OF 67

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

Product BacklogCorrect Answer

Retrospectives

Project backlog

Project planning

QUESTION 63 OF 67

In Scrum, what is the Scrum Master responsible for?

Deciding what a team builds

Designing how to test the product

Directing how the team will deliver a product

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.

CollaborativeCorrect Answer

AdaptiveCorrect Answer

Individualistic

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.

Mission statement

Product BacklogCorrect Answer

Project roadmap

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.

The team will need multiple Scrum Masters.

Iterations will need to be extended.

Too many opinions may slow down development.Correct Answer

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.

Openness to feedbackCorrect Answer

Works best independently

CollaborationCorrect Answer

Learns from mistakesCorrect Answer

Ready to test your recall?

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

Help the team understand why their work matters

Maximize the value of the product delivered by the team

Build the product

Ensure the team is building the right product

How confident are you in this answer?