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Scrum PSM I Exam
Professional Scrum Master I (Page 5 )

Updated On: 26-Jan-2026
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When must a Product Owner release each Increment? (Choose the best answer.)

  1. When it makes sense.
  2. When the Scrum Team finishes their work.
  3. Whenever the product is free of defects.
  4. After every Sprint, Without exception.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A Product Owner releases each Increment when it makes sense, as stated in [2]: "The Product Owner decides when to release an Increment. This can be done at any time during or after a Sprint. The Product Owner may choose to release an Increment when it delivers enough value to customers or users, when it meets a market opportunity, when it reduces risk or uncertainty, or when it aligns with other business goals."



What techniques could the Scrum Master use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement

  1. Involve the complete Scrum Team in making a decision.
  2. Use coaching techniques; such as open QUESTION NO:s and active listening.
  3. Ask an external agile coach what they recommend.
  4. Ask team members to take the issue up with to the company's Human Resources department.

Answer(s): A,B

Explanation:

Two techniques that the Scrum Master could use when the Scrum Team gets caught in an internal disagreement about which agile practices to apply are to involve the complete Scrum Team in making a decision, and to use coaching techniques such as open questions and active listening, as stated in [3]: "The Scrum Master should facilitate a constructive dialogue among the team members and help them reach a consensus on which agile practices to use. The

Scrum Master should also use coaching techniques such as open questions and active listening to understand the underlying needs and motivations of each team member and to help them find common ground."



Who is responsible for the Sprint Backlog?
(choose the best answer)

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

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Detailed Explanation & Reference from Scrum
Scrum Guide


Reference:

"The Sprint Backlog is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how)." "The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint in order to achieve the Sprint Goal." Why is "C. The Developers" Correct?
The Sprint Backlog is owned and managed by the Developers because they are the ones responsible for planning and executing the work.
The Developers update and modify the Sprint Backlog as needed during the Sprint. The Scrum Team collaborates during Sprint Planning to define the Sprint Backlog, but the ongoing responsibility for managing it lies only with the Developers. This allows the team to self-manage and adapt as work progresses.

Incorrect Answers with Explanations
A . The Scrum Team
Why is this Incorrect?
While the Scrum Team (Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers) collaborates during Sprint Planning, only the Developers are responsible for the Sprint Backlog. The Scrum Master does not manage the Sprint Backlog, and the Product Owner does not modify it once the Sprint starts.
B . The Scrum Master
Why is this Incorrect?
The Scrum Master facilitates the process but does not own or manage the Sprint Backlog. The Scrum Master helps the team understand Scrum practices and remove impediments, but they do not decide or change the Sprint Backlog.
D . The Product Owner
Why is this Incorrect?
The Product Owner is responsible for the Product Backlog, NOT the Sprint Backlog.

Once a Sprint starts, the Product Owner cannot modify the Sprint Backlog--only the Developers can update it as they learn more.



Which of the following is an example of an Increment? (Choose the best answer.)

  1. A plan for the overall product release.
  2. A mock-up of the product marketing materials.
  3. A design for the product.
  4. A product roll-out plan.
  5. A valuable, useful set of products featured.
  6. All of the above.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

An example of an Increment is a valuable, useful set of product features, as stated in [4]: "An Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal. Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, each Increment must be usable."



During the Sprint Retrospective a Scrum Team has identified several high priority process improvements.
Which of the following statements is most accurate? (Choose the best answer.)

  1. The Scrum Team may add items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
  2. The Scrum Team should choose at least one high priority process improvement to place in the Product
    Backlog.
  3. The Scrum Team should decline to add a process improvement to the Sprint Backlog when things are running smoothly.
  4. The Scrum Master selects the most important process improvement and places it in the Sprint Backlog

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

During the Sprint Retrospective, the Scrum Team may add items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint, as stated in [5]: "The purpose of each Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team plans ways to implement improvements identified during this meeting into its way of working. By doing this it reinforces empiricism throughout its work. Improvements may be implemented at any time during a Sprint or they may be planned for subsequent Sprints."



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