PSM1_Three Pillars_Adaptation_Questions and Answers

1. What should be done if any aspect of a process deviates outside acceptable limits?

   • a) Document the deviation for future reference.
   • b) Adjust the process or materials being produced.
   • c) Ignore the deviation until the next meeting.
   • d) Consult with external stakeholders for advice.

   Correct Answer: b) Adjust the process or materials being produced.

2. When should adjustments be made if a product is found to be unacceptable?

   • a) At the end of the project.
   • b) During the next sprint planning.
   • c) As soon as possible.
   • d) After consulting the project manager.

   Correct Answer: c) As soon as possible.

3. What can make adaptation more difficult in a Scrum Team?

   • a) A lack of formal training.
   • b) Not being empowered or self-managing.
   • c) Having too many team members.
   • d) Excessive documentation requirements.

   Correct Answer: b) Not being empowered or self-managing.

4. What is expected of a Scrum Team when it learns something new through inspection?

   • a) To document the findings for future reference.
   • b) To adapt immediately.
   • c) To discuss the findings in the next retrospective.
   • d) To seek approval from the Scrum Master before acting.

   Correct Answer: b) To adapt immediately.

5. Why is it important to make adjustments as soon as possible when deviations are detected?

   • a) To avoid creating detailed documentation.
   • b) To minimize further deviation.
   • c) To keep stakeholders informed.
   • d) To maintain team morale.

   Correct Answer: b) To minimize further deviation.

Multiple-Answer Questions

1. What actions should be taken if a product is found unacceptable? (Select all that apply)

   • a) Adjust the process being applied.
   • b) Adjust the materials being produced.
   • c) Wait until the next sprint to make changes.
   • d) Inform the stakeholders and delay changes.

   Correct Answers: a) Adjust the process being applied.
   b) Adjust the materials being produced.

2. What factors can hinder the adaptation process in Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • a) Lack of empowerment.
   • b) Lack of self-management.
   • c) Strict adherence to the original plan.
   • d) Insufficient documentation.

   Correct Answers: a) Lack of empowerment.
   b) Lack of self-management.

3. Which statements are true about the adaptation process in Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • a) It should be delayed until a full analysis is done.
   • b) It must happen as soon as possible to minimize deviation.
   • c) It becomes difficult without empowered and self-managing teams.
   • d) It requires formal approval from the product owner.

   Correct Answers: b) It must happen as soon as possible to minimize deviation.
   c) It becomes difficult without empowered and self-managing teams.

4. When a Scrum Team learns something new through inspection, what is expected? (Select all that apply)

   • a) Immediate adaptation.
   • b) Detailed documentation of the new learning.
   • c) Consultation with external stakeholders.
   • d) Self-management in making necessary changes.

   Correct Answers: a) Immediate adaptation.
   d) Self-management in making necessary changes.

5. What are the key aspects of adaptation in Scrum? (Select all that apply)

   • a) Adjusting processes or materials when deviations are detected.
   • b) Empowering teams to self-manage.
   • c) Delaying changes until the next planning meeting.
   • d) Minimizing further deviation by acting quickly.

   Correct Answers: a) Adjusting processes or materials when deviations are detected.
   b) Empowering teams to self-manage.
   d) Minimizing further deviation by acting quickly.