Preparing for the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam requires a deep understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and roles. This practice test is designed to help you test your knowledge and understanding of Scrum. Each question includes an answer and an explanation to help reinforce your learning.
1. What is the maximum duration of a Sprint in Scrum?
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In Scrum, a Sprint can last up to a maximum of 4 weeks, but many teams prefer shorter Sprints, such as 2 weeks.
2. Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?
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The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, including its content, availability, and ordering.
3. What artifact represents the work that the Development Team plans to complete in the current Sprint?
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The Sprint Backlog is the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint and a plan for delivering them.
4. What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?
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The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Development Team to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary.
5. Who determines the definition of "Done"?
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The Development Team is responsible for creating the definition of "Done" for any product Increment.
6. What is the primary responsibility of the Scrum Master?
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The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that Scrum is understood and enacted by the Scrum Team and the organization.
7. Who has the final say on the priority of the Product Backlog items?
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The Product Owner is responsible for ordering the items in the Product Backlog to achieve the goals and missions.
8. Who is allowed to change the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint?
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Only the Development Team can change its Sprint Backlog during a Sprint.
9. What is the main role of the Development Team in Scrum?
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The main role of the Development Team is to deliver a potentially releasable Increment of “Done” product at the end of each Sprint.
10. Who represents the voice of the customer in a Scrum Team?
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The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring that the team delivers value to the business.
11. What is the time-box for a Sprint Review in a one-month Sprint?
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The Sprint Review is time-boxed to a maximum of 4 hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.
12. What is the main purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
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The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint.
13. Which Scrum event is held at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog?
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The Sprint Review is held at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed.
14. When does the Scrum Team formally discuss improvements for the next Sprint?
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The Sprint Retrospective is the event where the Scrum Team discusses what went well during the Sprint, what could be improved, and how to implement improvements for the next Sprint.
15. What is the maximum duration of the Sprint Planning event for a one-month Sprint?
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Sprint Planning is time-boxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.
16. Which Scrum artifact helps in tracking the total work remaining in a Sprint?
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The Burndown Chart is a visual representation that shows the total work remaining in a Sprint, helping the Development Team manage its progress.
17. What does the Increment represent in Scrum?
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The Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the Increments of all previous Sprints.
18. Who is responsible for tracking the remaining work required to reach the Sprint Goal?
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The Development Team is responsible for tracking the remaining work required to achieve the Sprint Goal.
19. What is the purpose of the Product Backlog?
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The Product Backlog is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product.
20. Which artifact is an ordered list of the features and requirements needed in the product?
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The Product Backlog is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product.
21. When can a new item be added to the Sprint Backlog?
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New items can be added to the Sprint Backlog anytime during the Sprint by the Development Team.
22. What happens if the Development Team cannot complete the Sprint Backlog by the end of the Sprint?
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If the Development Team cannot complete the Sprint Backlog by the end of the Sprint, the incomplete items are re-evaluated and returned to the Product Backlog.
23. Who is responsible for facilitating the Scrum events?
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The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating (or ensuring the facilitation of) the Scrum events.
24. How often should the Product Backlog be refined?
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Product Backlog refinement is an ongoing activity to add details, estimates, and order to items in the Product Backlog.
25. What is the primary focus of the Scrum Master role?
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The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team and the organization in several ways, including coaching, facilitating, removing impediments, and helping the team adhere to Scrum practices.
This practice test is designed to help you review key concepts and principles covered in the Certified ScrumMaster exam. It’s important to deeply understand the Scrum Guide, practice Scrum in real-life situations, and engage with the Scrum community for discussions and learning. Good luck with your preparation!