EXIN ASM Exam
Agile Scrum Master (Page 4 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026

A Scrum Team has agreed on the following definition of Potentially Shippable:
Potentially Shippable increments must be tested and must meet the Conditions of Satisfaction provided by the Product Owner.
Why is it important to include `tested' in the definition of what is Potentially Shippable?

  1. Increments are not `Done' without testing for bugs.
  2. Increments that have passed these tests will be sent out.
  3. Testing shows how well the increments are integrated.
  4. The increments must be tested to be cohesive.

Answer(s): A



The Product Owner informs the team that the release will be date-driven.
What kind of buffer for uncertainty is most important to use in this type of release?

  1. Budget buffer
  2. Feature buffer
  3. Padding buffer
  4. Schedule buffer

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

In projects where time is of the essence, a schedule buffer can be implemented.


Reference:

https://www.productbookshelf.com/2012/09/agile-estimating-and-planning/



Your company wants to be highly responsive to bug reports or feature requests from your customers. For your customers it is more important to have confidence in the date by which you promise to have a fix than an occasional quick fix.
What part of Scrum allows you to have this predictability?

  1. Agile planning
  2. The Velocity of the Team
  3. Working in strict timeboxes

Answer(s): C



When two companies merge, there is often a lack of communication and transparency between locations.
What can best be done to reduce the risk of full-scale blow-ups between locations?

  1. Establish the `connector role' within the team
  2. Establish collaborating collocated teams
  3. Establish deliberately collocated teams
  4. Establish deliberately distributed teams

Answer(s): A



As items are developed and removed from the top of the Product Backlog, the Product Backlog iceberg develops a flat spot at the top and loses its shape.
What would be a necessary measure to counter this effect?

  1. Creating a chart of the number of Product Backlog Items
  2. Grooming the Product Backlog
  3. Prioritizing the Product Backlog
  4. Using an improvement Backlog

Answer(s): B






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