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Scrum PSM I Exam
Professional Scrum Master I (Page 3 )

Updated On: 26-Jan-2026
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Which two activities will a Product Owner engage in during a Sprint? (Choose two.)

  1. Run the Daily Scrum.
  2. Prioritize the Development Team’s work on the Sprint Backlog.
  3. Update the Sprint burndown chart.
  4. Answer questions from the Development Team about items in the current Sprint.
  5. Work with the stakeholders.

Answer(s): D,E

Explanation:

According to the Scrum Guide, two activities that a Product Owner may engage in during a Sprint are updating management on what is being worked on and answering questions from the Development Team about items in the current Sprint. These activities are part of the Product Owner's responsibilities to manage and prioritize the Product Backlog, communicate with stakeholders, and collaborate with the Development Team. The other options are not activities that a Product Owner should engage in during a Sprint, as they are either done by the Scrum Master (such as running the Daily Scrum) or by the Development Team (such as prioritizing their work on the Sprint Backlog).



Several Sprints into a project, the Product Owner tells the Scrum Master that a key stakeholder just started using the product. The stakeholder is unhappy with the quality of the product, and the Product Owner agrees with the stakeholder's assessment that the quality is low. How should the Scrum Master respond to the Product Owner?

(choose the best two answers)

  1. Encourage the Product Owner to include quality specifications in the Product Backlog and to communicate the stakeholders' concerns to the Developers.
  2. Bring the concern to the testers to improve how the Product is verified.
  3. Work with the Product Owner to understand their desired resolution and help formulate an approach for raising the concern with the Developers.
  4. Tell the Product Owner they have noted the concern and will raise this issue at the Sprint Retrospective.
  5. Explain to the Product Owner that it is up to the Developers to decide on acceptable quality standards.

Answer(s): A,C

Explanation:

Several Sprints into a project, a key stakeholder begins using the product and finds the quality lacking. The Product Owner (PO) agrees and shares this concern with the Scrum Master (SM). The Scrum Master needs to determine the best way to respond. Scrum emphasizes empiricism, which is based on transparency, inspection, and adaptation. This means that if quality concerns arise, the Scrum Team must inspect the issue, adapt accordingly, and ensure quality is built into the product incrementally.

A . Encourage the Product Owner to include quality specifications in the Product Backlog and to communicate the stakeholders' concerns to the Developers.
Reference from the Scrum Guide:
"The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product. It is the single source of work undertaken by the Scrum Team."
"The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team."
Why is this Correct?
Since the Product Owner represents the stakeholders, they should translate the stakeholder's concerns into actionable Product Backlog Items (PBIs) that reflect quality improvements. Developers can refine and plan these PBIs in upcoming Sprints to ensure quality is systematically addressed.
The Product Backlog is the single source of work, meaning all quality requirements should be made explicit there.
This approach aligns with Scrum's empirical process of making work transparent so that the team can inspect and adapt.
C . Work with the Product Owner to understand their desired resolution and help formulate an approach for raising the concern with the Developers.
Reference from the Scrum Guide:
"The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including: Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management." "The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including: Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done." Why is this Correct?
The Scrum Master is a servant leader, responsible for facilitating collaboration between the Product Owner and Developers so that the concern is effectively addressed.

Instead of dictating a solution, the Scrum Master guides discussions and enables the team to decide how best to improve quality.
The Definition of Done (DoD) should be reviewed to ensure it is clear, measurable, and includes quality standards.
This approach ensures that all stakeholders--Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master-- collaborate in a self-managing way to improve quality.

Incorrect Answers with Explanations
B . Bring the concern to the testers to improve how the Product is verified.
Reference from the Scrum Guide:
"Developers are always accountable for: Instilling quality by adhering to a Definition of Done." Why is this Incorrect?
Scrum does not have a separate testing team; instead, the Developers are responsible for all aspects of quality (coding, testing, integration, etc.).
Quality should not be "verified" by an external group; rather, it must be built into the Increment from the start.
Instead of passing the issue to testers, the Scrum Team should improve their Definition of Done to ensure the product meets the necessary quality standards.
D . Tell the Product Owner they have noted the concern and will raise this issue at the Sprint Retrospective.
Reference from the Scrum Guide:
"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."
Why is this Incorrect?
While the Sprint Retrospective is useful for discussing improvements, waiting until the Retrospective delays the resolution of a critical issue.
The Scrum Team should act immediately by addressing quality issues in the Product Backlog and adapting their work in upcoming Sprints.
Transparency and fast feedback are key principles in Scrum--delaying discussions goes against empiricism.
E . Explain to the Product Owner that it is up to the Developers to decide on acceptable quality standards.
Reference from the Scrum Guide:
"The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product."
"If the Definition of Done for an increment is part of the standards of the organization, all Scrum Teams must follow it as a minimum."
Why is this Incorrect?
While the Developers are responsible for meeting the Definition of Done, quality is a shared responsibility across the Scrum Team.
The Product Owner must ensure that the product delivers value to stakeholders, which includes meeting their quality expectations.
Ignoring the Product Owner's concerns contradicts Scrum's emphasis on collaboration and transparency.



How is management external to the Scrum Team involved in the Daily Scrum? (Choose the best answer.)

  1. The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.
  2. Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum.
  3. Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.
  4. The Product Owner represents their opinions.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

According to the Scrum Guide, management external to the Scrum Team is not involved in the Daily Scrum at all. The Daily Scrum is an internal event for the Development Team to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and plan their work for the next 24 hours. The other options are not valid ways for management to be involved in the Daily Scrum, as they are either intrusive (such as giving an update or speaking on behalf of others) or unnecessary (such as being represented by the Product Owner or the Scrum Master).



How do you know that a Scrum Team is cross-functional? (Choose the best answer.)

  1. Scrum Team has all the skills to create an increment by the end of every Sprint.
  2. A few of the Development Team members pair program and do Test Driven Development.
  3. There are no conflicts within the Scrum Team.
  4. Every member of the Scrum Team is able to perform every task.

Answer(s): A



Several Sprints into a project, the Product Owner tells the Scrum Master that a key stakeholder just started using the product. The stakeholder is unhappy with the quality of the product.
What are two good options for the
Scrum Master? (Choose the best two answers.)

  1. Wait to bring this up until the Sprint Retrospective.
  2. Encourage the Product Owner to put quality specifications on the Product Backlog and express the stakeholder's concern to the Developers.
  3. Bring the concern to the testers to improve how the Product is verified.
  4. Explain to the Product Owner that it is up to the Developers to decide on acceptable quality standards.
  5. Coach the Product Owner on how to talk with the Developers about this concern.

Answer(s): B,E



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