As the Sprint Planning progresses, the Developers realize that the workload may be greater
than their capacity to complete the work. Which two are valid actions? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer:AB
According to the Scrum Guide1, the Developers are responsible for selecting the amount of work they can do in a Sprint, based on their capacity and past performance2. If they realize that the workload may be greater than their capacity, they can either remove or change some of the selected Product Backlog items, or they can start the Sprint and monitor the progress, making adjustments as needed3. Recruiting additional Developers, canceling the Sprint, or working overtime are not valid actions, as they would disrupt the Scrum values of commitment, focus, and respect
What happens if the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:A
If the Scrum Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint, the Sprint does not get extended. Instead, the unfinished Sprint Backlog Items go back to the Product Backlog and can be addressed in the following Sprint12. This approach allows the team to get better at estimating and reduces complexity due to the consistency of the Scrum Events2. The Scrum Team continuously learns and adapts12.
What is a Product Owner typically responsible for during a Sprint? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer:EF
The Product Owner is typically responsible for collaborating with
stakeholders, users, and customers to understand their needs and expectations, and to validate the value of the product. The Product Owner is also responsible for working with the Scrum Team on Product Backlog refinement, which is the act of adding detail, estimates, and order to Product Backlog items.1 These two responsibilities help the Product Owner to maximize the value of the product and the work of the Developers. References:
✑ 1: The Scrum Guide2, page 18
✑ 2: The Scrum Guide
What is the timebox for the Sprint Planning event? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer:C
✑ The Sprint Planning is an event that occurs at the beginning of each Sprint, where the Scrum Team plans how to deliver a valuable product Increment. The Sprint Planning consists of two topics: What can be done this Sprint? and How will the chosen work get done? The outcome of the Sprint Planning is an agreed-upon Sprint Goal, a Sprint Backlog, and a plan for delivering the Increment.
✑ The timebox for the Sprint Planning event is proportional to the length of the Sprint. For a one-month Sprint, the timebox is 8 hours. For shorter Sprints, the timebox is usually shorter. The Scrum Team may decide how much time to spend on each topic within the timebox, depending on their needs and preferences.
✑ The timebox for the Sprint Planning event ensures that the Scrum Team does not spend too much or too little time on planning their work for the Sprint. The timebox also ensures that the Scrum Team has enough clarity and alignment on what and how they want to achieve during the Sprint.
References:
✑ Scrum Guide: https://www.scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html
✑ Sprint Planning: https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-sprint-planning
During a Sprint Retrospective, the Developers propose moving the Daily Scrum to only occur
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which two are the most appropriate responses for the Scrum Master to recommend?
(choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer:CE
The Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum Team, who helps the team understand and enact Scrum values, principles, and practices1. The Scrum Master also facilitates Scrum events as requested or needed2. The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary[3][3]. It is a key opportunity for the Developers to plan their work for the next 24 hours and collaborate on any challenges or impediments4. The Scrum Master should coach the team on the purpose and value of the Daily Scrum, and help them find ways to make it more effective and enjoyable. The Scrum Master should also learn
why the Developers want to reduce the frequency of the Daily Scrum, and work with them to address any underlying issues or concerns. The Scrum Master should not impose a decision on the team, nor delegate the decision to a vote, as these actions would undermine the self-management and empowerment of the Developers5.
References:
✑ 1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 7
✑ 2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 11
✑ [3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10
✑ 4: Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023