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What is the primary difference between a defined process and an empirical process?

• AA defined process relies on documentation, while an empirical process does not
• BA defined process works well in simple environments, while an empirical process works bet…
• CA defined process is used by traditional project managers, while an empirical process is…
• DA defined process requires daily meetings, while an empirical process does not

According to the Agile Manifesto, which of the following is valued MORE than comprehensive documentation?

• ADetailed project plans
• BWorking software
• CFixed scope contracts
• DChange control boards

Which statement best describes the relationship between Agile and Scrum?

• AAgile is a specific framework, and Scrum is one way to implement it
• BScrum is a framework within the Agile umbrella of approaches
• CAgile and Scrum are competing methodologies with different goals
• DScrum came first, and Agile was developed based on Scrum principles

What are the three pillars of empirical process control in Scrum?

• APlanning, execution, and monitoring
• BTransparency, inspection, and adaptation
• CRequirements, design, and testing
• DInitiation, development, and delivery

A development team is working on a complex product where requirements are unclear and likely to change frequently. Why would an empirical approach like Scrum be appropriate in this situation?

• AIt eliminates the need for any planning
• BIt allows the team to make decisions based on observation and experience rather than upfr…
• CIt guarantees the project will be completed on time and within budget
• DIt removes the need for stakeholder involvement

Which of the following is one of the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto?

• AMaximize the amount of work not done
• BDeliver working software frequently, with a preference for shorter timescales
• CComprehensive documentation is more valuable than working software
• DFollow the project plan regardless of changes

What does Lean Thinking emphasize in the context of product development?

• AMaximizing the number of features delivered
• BEliminating waste and focusing on value delivery
• CCreating detailed specifications before starting work
• DHiring as many developers as possible to increase output

A team member argues that Scrum requires no planning because it is Agile. How should the Scrum Master respond?

• AAgree that planning is unnecessary in Scrum
• BExplain that Scrum involves planning, but it is iterative and adaptive rather than front-…
• CTell them to follow the project manager's plan instead
• DSuggest switching to a waterfall approach for better planning

What does transparency mean in the context of Scrum?

• AAll team members must share their personal information
• BThe process and work must be visible to those responsible for the outcome
• CAll communications must be made public to the entire organization
• DThe Product Owner must approve all decisions before they are made

When should inspection occur in Scrum?

• AOnly at the end of the project
• BOnly during Sprint Retrospectives
• CFrequently enough to detect unacceptable variances
• DOnce per quarter by external auditors

What is the purpose of adaptation in empirical process control?

• ATo ensure the team follows the original plan regardless of changes
• BTo adjust the process or work when deviations are detected that could lead to unacceptabl…
• CTo add more resources to the team when they fall behind schedule
• DTo change the Product Owner when goals are not met

Why is transparency considered the foundation of empirical process control?

• ABecause it is required by the Scrum Guide
• BBecause without transparency, meaningful inspection and adaptation are impossible
• CBecause it makes the Scrum Master's job easier
• DBecause stakeholders demand complete visibility into all team activities

A Scrum Master notices that the team is hiding problems and only reporting successes during the Daily Scrum. What is at risk?

• AThe team will finish the Sprint early
• BThe empirical process is compromised because transparency is lacking
• CThe Product Owner will be satisfied with the progress
• DThe stakeholders will be impressed by the team's efficiency

In complex environments where more is unknown than known, why is a predictive (defined) process less effective?

• ABecause predictive processes require more documentation
• BBecause predictive processes assume high certainty about requirements and solutions
• CBecause predictive processes are too expensive
• DBecause predictive processes do not allow for teamwork

Which of the following is true about inspection in Scrum?

• AInspection should be performed only by the Scrum Master
• BInspection should be frequent enough but not so frequent that it gets in the way of work
• CInspection should happen only at the Sprint Review
• DInspection is not necessary if the team is experienced

A product development effort involves cutting-edge technology where it is unclear which technical approach will work best. What aspect of empirical process control is most critical here?

• AFollowing the initial technical specification exactly
• BUsing adaptation to adjust based on learning from frequent inspections
• CEliminating all documentation to save time
• DAssigning a single expert to make all technical decisions

What are the five Scrum Values?

• APlanning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
• BCommitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect
• CSpeed, quality, cost, scope, and time
• DAnalysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment

A team member admits during the Sprint Retrospective that they have been struggling with a technical problem for three days but was afraid to ask for help. Which Scrum Value should the team focus on improving?

• AFocus
• BCourage
• CCommitment
• DRespect

The Product Owner shares difficult market feedback with the team about features they worked hard to develop. The team receives this information professionally and uses it to improve the product. Which Scrum Value is being demonstrated?

• AFocus
• BCommitment
• COpenness
• DRespect

A Scrum Team agrees to deliver a potentially releasable Increment by the end of the Sprint. This demonstrates which Scrum Value?

• ACommitment
• BFocus
• CRespect
• DCourage

During a Sprint, a team member declines to work on additional features that were not agreed to in Sprint Planning, explaining that they need to focus on achieving the Sprint Goal. Which Scrum Value is this team member demonstrating?

• AOpenness
• BFocus
• CRespect
• DCourage

A developer disagrees with a technical approach suggested by a senior team member but voices their concern respectfully, backing it up with technical reasoning. The senior member listens and they discuss the options. Which Scrum Value is being demonstrated?

• AOnly Courage
• BOnly Respect
• CBoth Courage and Respect
• DNeither Courage nor Respect

Which statement best describes how Scrum Values relate to the Scrum framework?

• AThe values are optional guidelines that teams can ignore if they want
• BThe values provide direction to the team with regard to their work, actions, and behavior
• CThe values are only relevant during Sprint Retrospectives
• DThe values are enforced by the Scrum Master through performance reviews

A team is pressured by management to cut corners on quality to meet a deadline. The team refuses, explaining that their definition of Done includes quality standards that they are committed to maintaining. Which values are being demonstrated?

• AOnly Commitment
• BOnly Courage
• CCommitment and Courage
• DFocus and Respect

What are the three accountabilities defined in the Scrum Team?

• AProject Manager, Business Analyst, and Developer
• BScrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers
• CTeam Lead, Architect, and Tester
• DManager, Supervisor, and Worker

How many Scrum Teams should a Product Owner be accountable for?

• AExactly one
• BNo more than three
• CAs many as they can effectively handle
• DExactly five

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional?

• AEvery team member must be able to do every type of work
• BThe team has all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint
• CThe team includes members from different departments
• DThe team reports to multiple managers

What is the recommended size for a Scrum Team?

• AExactly 7 people
• B3 to 9 people (small enough to remain nimble, large enough to complete significant work)
• C10 to 15 people
• DAs many as the budget allows

What does self-managing mean for a Scrum Team?

• AThe team has no oversight and can do whatever they want
• BThe team internally decides who does what, when, and how
• CThe team elects their own manager
• DThe team works from home without supervision

A Scrum Team of 12 people is struggling with coordination and communication. What should be considered?

• AAdd a project manager to coordinate the team
• BConsider reorganizing into multiple Scrum Teams with a shared Product Owner and Product B…
• CHave the Scrum Master make all work assignments
• DExtend the Sprint length to allow more time for coordination

Who is responsible for creating the plan for the Sprint?

• AThe Product Owner creates the plan
• BThe Scrum Master creates the plan
• CThe Developers create the plan
• DThe project manager creates the plan

A team is missing skills in database administration. They currently depend on an external DBA team to make schema changes. What should they do?

• AContinue depending on the external team indefinitely
• BAdd database skills to the team to become truly cross-functional
• CAsk the Product Owner to eliminate all database work
• DExtend the Sprint length to accommodate external dependencies

The Developers can remove someone from the team. True or False?

• ATrue - the Developers can remove someone if they are not performing
• BTrue - but only the Product Owner can remove the Product Owner
• CFalse - the Scrum Master removes team members
• DFalse - team composition changes are management decisions outside the team

What is true about the term "Developers" in Scrum?

• AIt refers only to software programmers
• BIt refers to anyone who does work to create a usable Increment, regardless of their speci…
• CIt excludes testers and designers
• DIt refers only to senior technical staff

A Scrum Team has specialists in frontend, backend, and database work. How should they organize their work during a Sprint?

• AEach specialist should work on separate Product Backlog items independently
• BThe team should collaborate to complete items together, even if it means specialists work…
• CThe Scrum Master should assign work based on specialty
• DThe Product Owner should create separate backlogs for each specialty

Who owns the decisions made by the Scrum Team?

• AThe Scrum Master owns all decisions
• BThe Product Owner owns business decisions, Developers own technical decisions
• CThe team manager owns all decisions
• DDecisions are voted on by all stakeholders