True or False: Multiple scrum Teams working on the same product must have the same Sprint start date.

1. A. True
2. B. False

Correct Answer: B
According to the Scrum Guide, multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product do not have to have the same Sprint start date. They may start their Sprints at different times, as long as they synchronize their work and integrate their Increments at least by the end of each Sprint. The other option is not valid, as it implies that having the same Sprint start date is mandatory for multiple Scrum Teams.

What is the typical size for a Scrum Team? (choose the best answer)

1. A. 7 plus or minus 3.
2. B. At least 7.
3. C. 9
4. D. 10 or fewer.

Correct Answer: D
The correct answer is D. 10 or fewer. According to the Scrum Guide 20201, “The Scrum Team is small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work within a Sprint, typically 10 or fewer people.” The other options are outdated or incorrect. Option A was based on the previous version of the Scrum Guide, which suggested a range of 3 to 9 developers2. Option B is too vague and does not account for the upper limit of team size. Option C is too specific and does not allow for flexibility.

When does the next Sprint begin?

1. A. When the Product Owner is ready.
2. B. Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
3. C. The Monday following the Sprint Review.
4. D. Immediately following the next Sprint Planning.

Correct Answer: B
The next Sprint begins immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint, as stated in the Scrum Guide: “Sprints have consistent durations throughout a development effort. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.”

The Scrum Master observes the Product Owner struggling with ordering the Product Backlog. What is an appropriate action for the Scrum Master to take?

1. A. Suggest the Product Owner extend the Sprint, so he can have more time to order the Product Backlog.
2. B. Suggest that the Development Team does the ordering to be sure that it is a feasible ordering of work.
3. C. Offer the Product Owner help in understanding that the goal of ordering the Product Backlog is to maximize value.
4. D. Present the Product Owner with an ordered Product Backlog to use.
5. E. Encourage the Product Owner to work with the Development Team to see which items technically are fastest to implement.

Correct Answer: C
According to the Scrum Guide1, ordering Product Backlog items is solely up to the Product Owner’s discretion. The Product Owner orders items in the Product Backlog to best achieve goals and missions. To do this, they optimize value by considering various factors such as cost and benefit, risk, dependencies, date needed, etc. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the work the Development Team does. The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both within the Scrum Team and the organization. Therefore, an appropriate action for the Scrum Master to take if the Product Owner is struggling with ordering the Product Backlog is to offer the Product Owner help in understanding that the goal of ordering the Product Backlog is to maximize value.
References: Scrum Guide

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

Correct Answer: BD
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.