PSM1_Daily Scrum_Q&A

 

1. What is the primary purpose of the Daily Scrum?

   • A) To review the Product Backlog
   • B) To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog
   • C) To report to the management
   • D) To plan the next Sprint

   Answer: B
   Explanation: The Daily Scrum is intended to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary.

2. How long is the Daily Scrum typically?

   • A) 10 minutes
   • B) 15 minutes
   • C) 30 minutes
   • D) 1 hour

   Answer: B
   Explanation: The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers of the Scrum Team.

3. Who participates in the Daily Scrum if they are actively working on items in the Sprint Backlog?

   • A) Only Developers
   • B) Product Owner and Scrum Master
   • C) Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers
   • D) Stakeholders

   Answer: C
   Explanation: If the Product Owner or Scrum Master are actively working on items in the Sprint Backlog, they participate as Developers.

4. Where and when is the Daily Scrum held?

   • A) Varies based on the day
   • B) At the same time and place every working day of the Sprint
   • C) At the beginning of each week
   • D) At the end of the Sprint

   Answer: B
   Explanation: To reduce complexity, the Daily Scrum is held at the same time and place every working day of the Sprint.

5. What does the Daily Scrum help eliminate the need for?

   • A) Sprint Planning
   • B) Sprint Review
   • C) Other meetings
   • D) Sprint Retrospective

   Answer: C
   Explanation: Daily Scrums promote quick decision-making and consequently eliminate the need for other meetings.

1. Which of the following are true about the Daily Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • A) It is a 15-minute event
   • B) It is for the entire organization
   • C) It helps identify impediments
   • D) It creates an actionable plan for the next day

   Answers: A, C, D
   Explanation: The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event that helps identify impediments and creates an actionable plan for the next day.

2. What are the key outcomes of the Daily Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • A) Improved communications
   • B) Progress toward the Sprint Goal
   • C) A detailed project report
   • D) Promotion of quick decision-making

   Answers: A, B, D
   Explanation: Daily Scrums improve communications, focus on progress toward the Sprint Goal, and promote quick decision-making.

3. During the Daily Scrum, what are Developers allowed to do? (Select all that apply)

   • A) Adjust their plan for the day
   • B) Meet throughout the day for detailed discussions
   • C) Change the Sprint Goal
   • D) Update the Product Backlog

   Answers: A, B
   Explanation: Developers are allowed to adjust their plan for the day and meet throughout the day for more detailed discussions.

4. What structures and techniques can Developers select for the Daily Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • A) Any structure they want
   • B) Techniques mandated by the Scrum Master
   • C) Techniques that produce an actionable plan for the next day
   • D) Structures approved by the Product Owner

   Answers: A, C
   Explanation: Developers can select whatever structure and techniques they want, as long as their Daily Scrum produces an actionable plan for the next day of work.

5. What roles might participate in the Daily Scrum if they are working on Sprint Backlog items? (Select all that apply)

   • A) Scrum Master
   • B) Product Owner
   • C) Stakeholders
   • D) Developers

   Answers: A, B, D
   Explanation: If the Product Owner or Scrum Master are actively working on items in the Sprint Backlog, they participate as Developers along with the regular Developers.

These questions and answers should provide a solid preparation for the PSM exam focusing on the Daily Scrum.