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Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) practice questions

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  1. 1.A Scrum Team has been consistently delivering 'Done' Increments every Sprint, yet the stakeholders are increasingly expressing dissatisfaction, stating that the product is not evolving fast enough to meet critical business needs. The Product Owner is diligent in ordering the Product Backlog based on perceived value. What is the MOST likely underlying cause of the stakeholder dissatisfaction?Scrum Framework
  2. 2.A Scrum Team has just finished Sprint Planning. They have a clear Sprint Goal and a well-defined Sprint Backlog. A few days into the Sprint, a critical security vulnerability is discovered in a previously released Increment, requiring immediate attention. The Product Owner determines this vulnerability must be addressed within the current Sprint. What is the MOST appropriate way for the Scrum Team to handle this situation?Scrum Framework
  3. 3.The Scrum Team is struggling to create a 'Done' Increment every Sprint. The Developers consistently cite external dependencies and lack of access to necessary environments as hindrances. What action should the Scrum Master prioritize to help the team improve?Scrum Framework
  4. 4.A Product Owner is struggling to maintain a clear and ordered Product Backlog. Stakeholders frequently approach the Developers directly with new feature requests, bypassing the Product Owner entirely. This leads to confusion and conflicting priorities within the Scrum Team. Which artifact's integrity is most at risk due to this behavior?Scrum Framework
  5. 5.A newly formed Scrum Team is struggling to understand the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective. They view it as a blame session and often skip it, citing 'no issues to discuss'. What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective in Scrum?Scrum Framework
  6. 6.During a Sprint, the Developers realize they will not be able to complete all the Product Backlog Items they committed to. They discuss this with the Product Owner. What is the most appropriate action the Developers should take?Scrum Framework
  7. 7.A Scrum Master is facilitating a Sprint Retrospective. The Developers suggest implementing a new automated testing tool to improve the quality of their code. They agree on a specific action plan to integrate this tool in the next Sprint. What artifact would this improvement plan typically be added to, to ensure its execution and transparency?Scrum Framework
  8. 8.During a Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team discusses their Definition of Done. They realize that their current DoD does not include any automated testing, leading to frequent manual regressions and slow releases. What is the most appropriate action for the Scrum Team to take regarding their Definition of Done?Scrum Framework
  9. 9.A Scrum Team has just completed their Sprint Planning. They have a clear Sprint Goal and a well-defined Sprint Backlog. Midway through the Sprint, a critical, high-priority bug is discovered in the existing production system, which significantly impacts users. What is the most appropriate action for the Developers to take regarding their Sprint Backlog?Scrum Framework
  10. 10.A Scrum Team has just finished its Sprint Retrospective. They identified a key improvement: automating their testing process. Who is primarily accountable for ensuring this improvement is actually implemented in the upcoming Sprints?Scrum Framework
  11. 11.A Scrum Team is consistently struggling to complete their Sprint Goal. They often carry over unfinished work to the next Sprint, impacting predictability. During which Scrum Event is the primary opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect their process and adapt it to increase their chances of completing the Sprint Goal in future Sprints?Scrum Framework
  12. 12.A Development Team has completed their Sprint and produced an Increment. During the Sprint Review, the Product Owner discovers that a critical feature, which was part of the Sprint Goal and expected to be 'Done', is not fully functional and has several known bugs. The Developers argue that 'Done' means all code is written and unit tested, as per their Definition of Done. What is the MOST likely issue with this team's Definition of Done?Scrum Framework
  13. 13.A Scrum Master is coaching a new Scrum Team. During the Sprint Retrospective, the Developers identify that they consistently struggle to understand the scope and technical requirements of Product Backlog Items (PBIs) during Sprint Planning, leading to frequent re-work. What artifact's state is primarily responsible for this issue, and how can it be improved?Scrum Framework
  14. 14.A Scrum Master observes that during Sprint Planning, the Developers are reluctant to commit to a Sprint Goal because they feel they lack sufficient information about the Product Backlog Items. They argue that the items are too vague and not well-understood. Which characteristic of a healthy Product Backlog is missing in this scenario?Scrum Framework
  15. 15.A Scrum Team is consistently delivering Increments that meet their Definition of Done, but stakeholders are frequently surprised by the functionality presented at the Sprint Review, sometimes leading to rework. What is the most likely cause of this issue?Scrum Framework
  16. 16.During a Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team identifies that their Sprint Planning sessions are consistently ineffective, leading to unclear Sprint Goals and frequently missed commitments. What is the most impactful action the Scrum Master should encourage the team to take?Scrum Framework
  17. 17.A Scrum Master is coaching a Development Team that frequently struggles to meet its Sprint Goal. Upon observation, the Scrum Master notices that the Developers often pick up new Product Backlog Items (PBIs) to work on as soon as they finish their current task, without considering what others are working on or if their Sprint Goal is at risk. What does this behavior indicate a lack of within the Development Team?Scrum Framework
  18. 18.The Developers are tasked with creating a 'Done' Increment by the end of each Sprint. What does the Scrum Guide state is a mandatory characteristic of a 'Done' Increment?Scrum Framework
  19. 19.During a Sprint Review, stakeholders express confusion about the Increment's functionality and how it addresses their current needs. Which Scrum Role is primarily accountable for ensuring the value of the work done during the Sprint and its communication to stakeholders?Scrum Framework
  20. 20.A Scrum Team has been working on a complex product for several Sprints. They regularly conduct Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives, and adapt their Product Backlog and processes as a result. However, stakeholders and management are still asking for detailed, long-term forecasts and fixed delivery dates for features that are far down the Product Backlog. This indicates a misunderstanding of which core Scrum principle?Scrum Framework
  21. 21.A new Scrum Master is coaching a Scrum Team that often struggles to deliver a 'Done' Increment by the end of the Sprint. The Developers frequently discover critical design flaws or technical dependencies late in the Sprint. Which Scrum Event, if conducted effectively, would best help the team proactively identify and address these issues earlier?Scrum Framework
  22. 22.A Scrum Team is about to start its first Sprint. The Product Owner has a clear Product Goal and a well-ordered Product Backlog. During Sprint Planning, the Developers are struggling to understand how much work they can realistically pull into the Sprint and commit to. What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Goal in this scenario?Scrum Framework
  23. 23.A new Developer joins an existing Scrum Team. During their first Sprint, they struggle to understand the team's progress and upcoming tasks, despite attending the Daily Scrum. They observe that other Developers often discuss highly technical implementation details without clearly linking them to the Sprint Goal. What aspect of the Daily Scrum is MOST likely being missed or misapplied by the team?Scrum Framework
  24. 24.A Scrum Team has been struggling with unpredictable Sprint durations. Sometimes Sprints last two weeks, other times three, based on when they feel 'Done' with the work. This makes it difficult for stakeholders to plan and for the Product Owner to forecast releases. Which Scrum Event's time-box is being fundamentally misunderstood or ignored?Scrum Framework
  25. 25.A Scrum Master observes that the Developers are spending too much time debating technical solutions during the Daily Scrum, often exceeding the 15-minute time-box. This causes frustration and delays. What is the most appropriate advice the Scrum Master should give?Scrum Framework
  26. 26.A Scrum Team is consistently delivering 'Done' Increments, but they frequently miss their Sprint Goals. During Sprint Planning, they tend to select a large number of Product Backlog Items (PBIs) and focus on completing as many as possible, rather than achieving a specific objective. What is the MOST likely root cause of missing Sprint Goals?Scrum Framework
  27. 27.A Scrum Team is consistently failing to meet their Sprint Goals. During the Sprint Retrospective, the Developers express frustration about frequently changing priorities within a Sprint. The Product Owner, however, states that these changes are necessary to respond to market shifts. What is the MOST appropriate action for the Scrum Master?Scrum Framework
  28. 28.A Scrum Team has been working on a product for several months. They consistently deliver 'Done' Increments, but the Product Owner is finding it increasingly difficult to explain the product's overall direction and value proposition to new stakeholders. The Product Backlog contains hundreds of items, some very detailed, others vague, and it is rarely reviewed as a whole. Which Scrum Artifact is MOST likely suffering from a lack of proper management?Scrum Framework
  29. 29.A Scrum Master is coaching a new Product Owner who is struggling to prioritize the Product Backlog. The PO currently orders items based solely on stakeholder requests, without considering implementation effort or dependencies. What advice should the Scrum Master offer to help the Product Owner improve Product Backlog ordering?Scrum Framework
  30. 30.A Scrum Team has just completed their Sprint Planning. They have committed to a Sprint Goal and selected several Product Backlog Items. During the Sprint, the Product Owner realizes that a newly emerged market trend makes one of the selected Product Backlog Items obsolete and wants it removed from the Sprint Backlog. What is the most appropriate action?Scrum Framework
  31. 31.A Scrum Team has been working on a product for several Sprints. They have a clear Definition of Done, and each Increment is potentially releasable. However, the Product Owner observes that the overall product value isn't growing as expected, despite delivering many features. What is the most likely area for the Scrum Team to improve?Scrum Framework
  32. 32.A Scrum Team is consistently struggling to integrate their work at the end of each Sprint, leading to significant delays in achieving a 'Done' Increment. Which Scrum Event provides the primary opportunity for the Developers to inspect their progress towards the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog if necessary?Scrum Framework
  33. 33.A newly formed Scrum Team is struggling with their Daily Scrums. They often run over the 15-minute timebox, and discussions frequently diverge into problem-solving sessions. As the Scrum Master, what is the most effective approach to coach the team?Scrum Framework
  34. 34.A Scrum Team has developed a 'Done' Increment at the end of their Sprint. The Product Owner decides not to release this Increment to users immediately, as they want to gather more feedback in the next Sprint. What is the most accurate statement regarding this 'Done' Increment?Scrum Framework
  35. 35.The Scrum Master observes that the Developers are often isolated in their tasks, leading to knowledge silos and a lack of shared understanding of the overall product. During the Daily Scrum, they primarily report individual progress to the Scrum Master rather than collaborating on the next steps for the Sprint Goal. What aspect of the Scrum Master's role should be emphasized to address this situation?Scrum Framework
  36. 36.A Scrum Team is experiencing friction because the Product Owner frequently changes the order of Product Backlog Items during a Sprint, often introducing new high-priority items. This disrupts the Developers' flow and makes it difficult to achieve the Sprint Goal. What is the Scrum Guide's guidance regarding changes to the Product Backlog during a Sprint?Scrum Framework
  37. 37.A Scrum Team is consistently delivering Increments, but the Product Owner feels disconnected from the technical implementation details. They struggle to understand the progress reported by the Developers during the Daily Scrum. What would be the most effective way for the Scrum Master to address this communication gap?Scrum Framework
  38. 38.During a Sprint Review, the stakeholders express concerns that the product demonstrated does not align with their current market needs, despite being 'Done' according to the Development Team's Definition of Done. The Product Owner acknowledges this feedback. What is the MOST appropriate next step for the Product Owner?Scrum Framework
  39. 39.During a Sprint Review, the Scrum Team demonstrates the 'Done' Increment to stakeholders. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the appropriate stakeholders are invited and that their feedback is collected?Scrum Framework
  40. 40.A Scrum Master observes that the Developers are consistently waiting for the Product Owner to assign tasks to them within a Sprint. This leads to bottlenecks and reduced team efficiency. Which characteristic of the Developers' role is being undermined in this situation?Scrum Framework
  41. 41.A Scrum Team's Definition of Done states that 'all code must be peer-reviewed.' However, due to time pressure towards the end of the Sprint, Developers sometimes skip peer reviews for minor code changes. What is the primary risk associated with this practice?Scrum Framework
  42. 42.A Scrum Team has been working together for several Sprints. During their last Sprint Retrospective, they identified a recurring issue: stakeholders are not consistently attending the Sprint Reviews, leading to delayed feedback. Which Scrum Role is primarily accountable for maximizing the value of the product, which implicitly includes ensuring effective stakeholder engagement for feedback?Scrum Framework
  43. 43.A Scrum Team has successfully delivered an Increment at the end of a Sprint. The Product Owner is eager to release it to users immediately. However, the organization's release process requires several days of manual testing by a separate QA department before deployment. What does this scenario indicate about the Scrum Team's 'Definition of Done'?Scrum Framework
  44. 44.During a Sprint, a Developer identifies that a crucial task needed to complete a Product Backlog Item (PBI) is outside their current skill set. What is the most appropriate action for the Developer to take?Scrum Framework
  45. 45.A Scrum Team is consistently delivering 'Done' Increments, but the Product Owner feels disconnected from the technical implementation details. Which Scrum Event provides the primary opportunity for the Developers to collaborate directly with the Product Owner on the 'how' of the work to be done?Scrum Framework
  46. 46.A Scrum Team is consistently unable to complete all selected Product Backlog Items by the end of the Sprint, although they are working hard. During Sprint Review, stakeholders express frustration about the unfinished work. What is the most appropriate next step for the Scrum Team to take to address this issue?Scrum Framework
  47. 47.A Scrum Team has just finished a Sprint. They have produced an Increment that meets their Definition of Done. The Product Owner decides not to release this Increment to production immediately, but rather to accumulate several Increments before a larger release. Which statement about this situation is true?Scrum Framework
  48. 48.A Scrum Team is struggling to maintain focus during a Sprint. They frequently find themselves working on tasks not directly related to the Sprint Goal. Which Scrum Artifact provides the single source of truth for the work the Developers plan to accomplish in the Sprint to achieve the Sprint Goal?Scrum Framework
  49. 49.During Sprint Planning, the Developers estimate that they can realistically complete 8 Product Backlog Items (PBIs) from the top of the Product Backlog. However, the Product Owner insists on pulling in an additional 4 PBIs to meet a critical market window, stating that the team should 'stretch' to deliver more. What is the MOST appropriate action for the Scrum Master in this situation?Scrum Framework
  50. 50.A Scrum Team has been working together for several Sprints. The Scrum Master observes that the Developers are primarily focused on completing their individual tasks and rarely communicate with each other about dependencies or progress. This often results in integration issues at the end of the Sprint. Which Scrum value is most directly being undermined in this situation?Scrum Framework