1. What is Scrum primarily known as?
a) A project management methodology
b) A software development framework
c) A programming language
d) A testing technique
Correct answer: b) A software development framework
Explanation: Scrum is primarily known as a software development framework used for iterative and incremental development of software products.
2. Which of the following is not a Scrum artifact?
a) Product Backlog
b) Sprint Backlog
c) Burn down Chart
d) Daily Standup
Correct answer: d) Daily Standup
Explanation: Daily Standup is a meeting or activity within Scrum, not an artifact. Artifacts in Scrum include the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Burn down Chart.
3. Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog in Scrum?
a) Scrum Master
b) Development Team
c) Product Owner
d) Stakeholders
Correct answer: c) Product Owner
Explanation: The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, which involves prioritizing items, adding details, and ensuring the clarity of the items.
4. Which Scrum event is used to review the work completed during the sprint and adapt the Product Backlog if needed?
a) Sprint Planning
b) Daily Scrum
c) Sprint Review
d) Sprint Retrospective
Correct answer: c) Sprint Review
Explanation: Sprint Review is an event in Scrum where the team demonstrates the work completed during the sprint and gathers feedback from stakeholders to adapt the Product Backlog if needed.
5. What is the purpose of a Sprint Retrospective in Scrum?
a) To plan the work to be performed in the sprint
b) To review and demonstrate the work completed in the sprint
c) To inspect and adapt the process used in the sprint
d) To track the progress of the sprint
Correct answer: c) To inspect and adapt the process used in the sprint
Explanation: Sprint Retrospective is a Scrum event focused on reflecting on the previous sprint and identifying opportunities for improvement in the team’s processes.
6. Which Scrum role is responsible for ensuring the Scrum framework is understood and enacted?
a) Scrum Master
b) Product Owner
c) Development Team
d) Stakeholders
Correct answer: a) Scrum Master
Explanation: The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum framework is understood and enacted by the team, as well as facilitating Scrum events and removing impediments.
7. What is the purpose of a Daily Scrum in Scrum?
a) To plan the work for the next sprint
b) To review the work completed in the previous sprint
c) To inspect progress towards the sprint goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours
d) To demonstrate the completed work to stakeholders
Correct answer: c) To inspect progress towards the sprint goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours
Explanation: Daily Scrum is a short, daily meeting where the Development Team inspects its progress towards the sprint goal and adapts the plan for the next 24 hours as needed.
8. What is a common timebox for a Sprint in Scrum?
a) 1 month
b) 1 week
c) 2 weeks
d) 3 months
Correct answer: c) 2 weeks
Explanation: A common timebox for a Sprint in Scrum is typically 2 weeks, although it can vary depending on the specific needs and circumstances of the project.
9. Which Scrum artifact represents the work that the Development Team plans to accomplish during the Sprint?
a) Product Backlog
b) Sprint Backlog
c) Burn down Chart
d) Increment
Correct answer: b) Sprint Backlog
Explanation: The Sprint Backlog is a subset of the Product Backlog and represents the work that the Development Team plans to accomplish during the Sprint.
10. What is the purpose of a Burn down Chart in Scrum?
a) To track the remaining work in the Sprint
b) To track the velocity of the Development Team
c) To track the progress of the Product Backlog
d) To track the number of bugs discovered during testing
Correct answer: a) To track the remaining work in the Sprint
Explanation: A Burn down Chart in Scrum visually represents the remaining work in the Sprint, helping the team to track progress towards completing the Sprint goal.
11. What is the main purpose of a Sprint Planning meeting in Scrum?
a) To review the work completed during the Sprint
b) To inspect and adapt the process used in the Sprint
c) To plan the work to be performed during the upcoming Sprint
d) To demonstrate the completed work to stakeholders
Correct answer: c) To plan the work to be performed during the upcoming Sprint
Explanation: Sprint Planning meeting in Scrum is where the Scrum Team plans the work to be performed during the upcoming Sprint, including selecting Product Backlog items and creating a Sprint Goal.
12. What is the role of acceptance tests in Scrum?
a) To determine the duration of the Sprint
b) To verify that user stories meet their acceptance criteria
c) To track the progress of the Sprint
d) To prioritize items in the Product Backlog
Correct answer: b) To verify that user stories meet their acceptance criteria
Explanation: Acceptance tests are used in Scrum to verify that user stories meet their acceptance criteria, ensuring that the work completed meets the requirements specified by stakeholders.
13. In Scrum, who is responsible for prioritizing items in the Product Backlog?
a) Scrum Master
b) Development Team
c) Product Owner
d) Stakeholders
Correct answer: c) Product Owner
Explanation: The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing items in the Product Backlog based on business value and stakeholder feedback.
14. What is the purpose of a Sprint Review in Scrum?
a) To plan the work for the next Sprint
b) To review and demonstrate the work completed during the Sprint
c) To inspect and adapt the process used during the Sprint
d) To review the progress of the Product Backlog
Correct answer: b) To review and demonstrate the work completed during the Sprint
Explanation: Sprint Review is a Scrum event where the Development Team demonstrates the work completed during the Sprint and gathers feedback from stakeholders.
15. Which Scrum event provides an opportunity for the Development Team to inspect and adapt its processes?
a) Sprint Planning
b) Daily Scrum
c) Sprint Review
d) Sprint Retrospective
Correct answer: d) Sprint Retrospective
Explanation: Sprint Retrospective is a Scrum event focused on inspecting and adapting the team’s processes, tools, and behaviors to improve future Sprints.
16. What is the main responsibility of the Development Team in Scrum?
a) Managing the Product Backlog
b) Prioritizing user stories
c) Delivering potentially releasable increments of product functionality at the end of each Sprint
d) Facilitating Scrum events
Correct answer: c) Delivering potentially releasable increments of product functionality at the end of each Sprint
Explanation: The main responsibility of the Development Team in Scrum is to deliver potentially releasable increments of product functionality at the end of each Sprint.
17. Which Scrum role is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team?
a) Scrum Master
b) Product Owner
c) Development Team
d) Stakeholders
Correct answer: b) Product Owner
Explanation: The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by managing the Product Backlog and ensuring that the Development Team focuses on high-priority items.
18. What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum in Scrum?
a) To plan the work for the next Sprint
b) To review and demonstrate the work completed during the Sprint
c) To inspect progress towards the Sprint goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours
d) To review the progress of the Product Backlog
Correct answer: c) To inspect progress towards the Sprint goal and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours
Explanation: Daily Scrum is a daily meeting where the Development Team inspects its progress towards the Sprint goal and adapts the plan for the next 24 hours as needed.
19. What is the primary purpose of the Product Backlog in Scrum?
a) To track the progress of the Sprint
b) To plan the work for the next Sprint
c) To manage the work needed to achieve the product vision
d) To review and demonstrate the work completed during the Sprint
Correct answer: c) To manage the work needed to achieve the product vision
Explanation: The Product Backlog is a prioritized list of all the work needed to achieve the product vision, managed by the Product Owner.
20. Which Scrum artifact represents the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint, and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints?
a) Product Backlog
b) Sprint Backlog
c) Increment
d) Burn down Chart
Correct answer: c) Increment
Explanation: Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints. It is the output of each Sprint.