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Scrum PSM I Exam
Professional Scrum Master I (Page 14 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026
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You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams.
What are two key concerns for the Scrum Master to take into account in this situation? (Choose two.)

  1. The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
  2. The benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
  3. The need to have enough work to keep all Development Team members busy.
  4. The ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.

Answer(s): B,D

Explanation:

The Scrum Master should be concerned about the ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments, as this is one of the goals of Scrum. The Scrum Master should also encourage the Development Teams to figure out a solution for themselves, as this fosters self-management and collaboration. The other options are not relevant or important for the Scrum Master in this situation.



You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. (Choose two.)

  1. There should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.
  2. There should be six Product Owners, reporting to a chief Product Owner.
  3. The product has one Product Backlog.
  4. Each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.
  5. There should be only one Product Owner.

Answer(s): C,E

Explanation:

The product has one Product Backlog, as it is a single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product. There should be only one Product Owner, who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. Having multiple Product Owners or Product Backlogs would create confusion, inconsistency, and waste.



A Scrum Team has been working on a product for nine Sprints. A new Product Owner comes in,

understanding he is accountable for the Product Backlog. However, he is unsure about his responsibilities.
Which two activities are part of the Product Owner role according to Scrum? (Choose two.)

  1. Ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times.
  2. Interacting with stakeholders.
  3. Providing the Development Team with detailed specifications.
  4. Describing features as Use Cases.
  5. Creating detailed functional test cases.

Answer(s): A,B

Explanation:

The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times, by ordering and prioritizing the Product Backlog. The Product Owner also interacts with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to communicate the vision and progress of the product. The other options are not part of the Product Owner role according to Scrum, as they are either too prescriptive or too technical.



Who does the work to make sure Product Backlog items conform to the Definition of Done? (choose the Best answer)

  1. The Quality Assurance Team
  2. The Scrum Team
  3. The Product Owner
  4. The Scrum Master
  5. The Developers

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

According to the Scrum Guide, the Developers do the work to make sure Product Backlog items conform to the Definition of Done, as they are responsible for creating a "Done" Increment that meets the Definition of Done. The other options are not valid, as they imply that the work is done by someone else outside the Development Team (such as Quality Assurance Team) or by another role on the Scrum Team (such as Product Owner or Scrum Master).



Which are NOT appropriate topics for discussion in a Sprint Retrospective? (Choose all that apply.)

  1. Definition of "Done".
  2. How the team does its work.
  3. Team relations.
  4. The value of work currently represented in the Product Backlog.
  5. Arranging the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.

Answer(s): D,E

Explanation:

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. The topics that are appropriate for discussion are those that relate to how the team does its work, such as processes, tools, communication,

collaboration, quality, etc. The value of work currently represented in the Product Backlog and arranging the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint are not appropriate topics for discussion in a Sprint Retrospective, as they belong to the Sprint Review and Sprint Planning events respectively.



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