10 free Scrum PSPO I practice questions with the correct answer and a full explanation for each, taken from the CertStash pack of 159 questions. Work through them, then open each answer to check your reasoning.
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Question 1
Who starts the Daily Scrum?
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Correct answer: B. Whoever the Development Team decides should start.
The Scrum framework does not prescribe who starts the Daily Scrum. The Development Team is self-organizing and decides how to conduct their own meetings, including who facilitates or starts the discussion. While the Scrum Master ensures the meeting happens and timebox is respected, the team retains autonomy over their internal processes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Scrum does not use incentive-based mechanisms like this to encourage punctuality.
- C. There is no 'token' mechanism in Scrum for determining who starts meetings.
- D. The Scrum Master facilitates the process but does not necessarily start the meeting; the Development Team is self-organizing.
- E. Build failures have no bearing on who starts the Daily Scrum.
Question 2
When can a Development Team cancel a Sprint?
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Correct answer: D. It cannot. Only Product Owners can cancel Sprints.
Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint. The Product Owner can cancel a Sprint if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete or if circumstances change significantly. The Development Team cannot cancel a Sprint unilaterally, regardless of technical challenges, unachievable items, or other difficulties they encounter.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Technical dependencies, while challenging, do not give the Development Team authority to cancel a Sprint.
- B. The Development Team works to resolve unachievable items through re-planning, but cannot cancel the Sprint.
- C. The Product Owner's absence is addressed through process adjustments, not Sprint cancellation authority.
- E. Unclear requirements are handled through clarification and collaboration, not by canceling the Sprint.
Question 3
How should a Development Team deal with non-functional requirements?
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Correct answer: D. Ensure every Increment meets them.
The Development Team is responsible for ensuring that every Increment meets no-unctional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability. Non-functional requirements are part of the Definition of Done and must be met in every Sprint, not deferred to later phases or treated as secondary concerns.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Non-functional requirements are the Development Team's responsibility, not just the release department's.
- B. Non-functional requirements are a team concern, not assigned solely to lead developers.
- C. Non-functional requirements must be met in every Sprint, not deferred to a separate integration or hardening phase.
Question 4
When many Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their Increments be integrated every Sprint?
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Correct answer: C. Yes, otherwise the Product Owners (and stakeholders) may not be able to accurately inspect what is done.
When multiple Scrum Teams work on the same product, their Increments should be integrated every Sprint. This allows the Product Owner and stakeholders to accurately inspect the integrated product and assess progress toward the product goal. Without regular integration, teams may discover incompatibilities or issues late, and the true state of the product becomes unclear.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Teams working on the same product must integrate to maintain product coherence.
- B. Integration should happen every Sprint regardless of dependencies, to ensure visibility of the true product state.
- D. Hardening or integration Sprints are not appropriate alternatives; integration must occur continuously within each Sprint.
Question 5
The Development Team should have all the skills needed to: (Choose the best answer.)
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Correct answer: A. Turn Product Backlog items into an Increment of potentially releasable product functionality.
The Development Team should have all the skills needed to turn Product Backlog items into an Increment of potentially releasable product functionality. This is a cross-functional requirement emphasizing that the team collectively possesses the competencies to deliver a complete, working Increment without external dependencies on specialized roles or teams.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The team should not exclude specialized testing; all work needed to produce a releasable Increment is the team's responsibility.
- C. The Development Team commits to a Sprint Goal and effort, but cannot guarantee completion within predetermined project dates and costs controlled by external factors.
Question 6
Which output from Sprint Planning provides the Development Team with a target and overarching direction for the Sprint?
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Correct answer: A. The Sprint Goal.
The Sprint Goal is the primary output of Sprint Planning that provides the Development Team with a target and overarching direction for the Sprint. It articulates why the Sprint is valuable and helps the team maintain focus and make decisions about what work to include. All other outputs serve to support achievement of the Sprint Goal.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Sprint Review minutes are an artifact of the Sprint Review, not Sprint Planning.
- C. The Sprint Backlog is a list of items to accomplish, but the Sprint Goal provides the overarching direction and purpose.
- D. The release plan is a separate artifact not directly produced by Sprint Planning.
Question 7
In the middle of the Sprint, the customer decides that there are two new features she wants. The Product Owner could: (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, D
B. Add these features to the Product Backlog. D. Ask the Developers to consider whether they can add these features to the current Sprint without endangering the Sprint Goal. The Product Owner can add new features to the Product Backlog (the appropriate place for new requests) and can ask the Development Team to consider whether they can add these features to the current Sprint without endangering the Sprint Goal. This respects the team's autonomy while allowing flexibility. The Product Owner should not unilaterally add items to the Sprint or use the Daily Scrum as the forum for introducing new features.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Daily Scrum is for the Development Team to synchronize work, not for introducing new features.
- C. The Scrum Master does not add items to the Sprint; only the Product Owner and Development Team make that decision together.
Question 8
Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?
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Correct answer: A. The Development Team.
The Development Team is required to attend the Daily Scrum. This is their synchronization meeting where they coordinate work and address impediments. The Scrum Master and Product Owner may attend to listen, but only the Development Team members are required to participate in this time-boxed event.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The entire Scrum Team is not required; it is specifically the Development Team's meeting.
- C. While the Scrum Master may attend, they are not required to be present.
- D. The Product Owner is not required to attend the Daily Scrum.
- E. Neither the Scrum Master nor Product Owner is required to attend.
Question 9
Which are properties of the Daily Scrum? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, F
C. It is fifteen minutes or less in duration. F. It is location and time remain constant. The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute or less timeboxed event held at the same time and location each day to inspect progress and adapt the Sprint plan. Option C correctly identifies the duration limit, and option F correctly identifies that the time and location remain constant. The Daily Scrum is self-managed by the Developers, not facilitated by a team lead, and it is not restricted to mornings or structured around the Scrum Master asking prescribed questions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Daily Scrum is facilitated by the Developers themselves, not a team lead.
- B. While often held in the morning, the time can be any consistent point in the day.
- D. While conversation is promoted, this is not a defining property in the way that duration and consistency are.
- E. The Developers conduct the Daily Scrum; the Scrum Master does not ask the questions.
Question 10
When the Developers determine that they will not be able to finish the complete forecast, who has to be present when reviewing and adjusting the Sprint work selected? (Choose the best answer.)
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Correct answer: D. The Product Owner and the Developers.
When the Developers determine they cannot complete the forecasted work, the Product Owner and Developers must collaborate to review and adjust the Sprint work selected. The Product Owner has authority over what work is in the Product Backlog and prioritization, while the Developers provide input on feasibility. The Scrum Master may be present to facilitate, but is not required for this specific decision-making authority.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. All stakeholders do not need to be present; this is a conversation between the Product Owner and Developers.
- B. While the Scrum Master may facilitate, they are not a decision-maker in Sprint work adjustment.
- C. A project manager is not a Scrum role and is not required for this decision.
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