PSM1_Three Pillars_Transparency_Questions and Answers

 

Transparency

Question 1:

Which of the following best describe the importance of transparency in Scrum? A. It ensures that only the Product Owner knows the state of the product backlog.
B. It enables inspection and adaptation.
C. It allows the Development Team to hide their progress.
D. It allows stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Correct Answers: B, D

Question 2:

Why is transparency critical in Scrum? A. It helps to create a false sense of progress.
B. It ensures that all stakeholders have the same understanding of the current state of the project.
C. It hides the details of the work from the team members.
D. It allows for more accurate inspection and adaptation.

Correct Answers: B, D

Question 3:

What are the three formal artifacts in Scrum that require high transparency? A. Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment
B. Sprint Plan, Sprint Retrospective, Sprint Review
C. Product Backlog, Daily Scrum, Increment
D. Sprint Plan, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment

Correct Answer: A

Question 4:

Who benefits from the transparency of Scrum artifacts? A. Only the Development Team
B. Only the Product Owner
C. Both those performing the work and those receiving the work
D. Only the Scrum Master

Correct Answer: C

Question 5:

Which activities in Scrum directly rely on transparency for their effectiveness? A. Sprint Planning and Daily Scrum
B. Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective
C. Product Backlog Refinement and Increment
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Question 6:

How does low transparency affect decision-making in Scrum? A. It leads to more accurate decisions.
B. It can lead to decisions that diminish value and increase risk.
C. It makes the work process easier to manage.
D. It has no impact on decision-making.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7:

Which statement about transparency and inspection in Scrum is true? A. Inspection without transparency can be misleading and wasteful.
B. Transparency without inspection is enough for a successful Scrum implementation.
C. Inspection and transparency are unrelated in Scrum.
D. Transparency only benefits the Scrum Master.

Correct Answer: A

Question 8:

What is a consequence of lacking transparency in the Product Backlog? A. The team will complete the work faster.
B. Stakeholders may misunderstand the progress and state of the product.
C. It will be easier to manage changes.
D. The Product Owner will have better control over the project.

Correct Answer: B

Question 9:

What is the role of the Scrum Master in ensuring transparency? A. To hide the real progress to avoid panic.
B. To ensure that everyone involved understands the current state of the Scrum artifacts.
C. To update the stakeholders only at the end of the project.
D. To make decisions on behalf of the team.

Correct Answer: B

Question 10:

Which of the following practices promote transparency in Scrum? A. Frequent updates to the Product Backlog
B. Detailed documentation of every task
C. Regular Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives
D. Hiding issues until they are resolved

Correct Answers: A, C