agile project management weekly challenge 2 answers
1. When using Scrum, the team repeats project processes in a timebox. What Agile term does this approach represent?
- Increases
- Increments
- Inspections
- Iterations
2. Which two of the following statements regarding a product vision are correct?
- A product vision helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.
- A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.
- A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.
- A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.
3. What is one difference between a project manager and Scrum Master?
- The project manager prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a Scrum Master coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them
- The project manager is concerned with the team’s performance, while the Scrum Master is concerned with managing the team’s Backlog.
- There is no difference between the two.
- The Scrum Master prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a project manager coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them.
4. Fill in the blank: The Product Owner’s key responsibility is acting as the voice of the _____ within the team.
- customer
- organization
- stakeholder
- vendor
5. What is the main difference between a Scrum Master and a project manager?
- A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a coach and facilitator to the Scrum Team
- A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a customer liaison to the Scrum Team
- A Scrum Master chiefly acts as the main line of communication between stakeholders and the Scrum Team
- A Scrum Master chiefly acts as a product technical expert to the Scrum Team
6. What two qualities should a successful Development Team possess? Select all that apply.
- Independent
- Cross-functional
- Self-organizing
- Self-sufficient
7. Fill in the blank: Product Owners should be _____.
- customer-focused
- meeting-facilitators
- cross-functional
- Agile leaders
8. A team member is working on a very specific solution involving a new technology. Teammates work together to speed up their progress. With their teammates’ help, they get it across the finish line.
What core Scrum value is embodied in this scenario?
- Respect
- Focus
- Openness
- Courage
9. As a project manager organizing a development team, you want to make sure the team has the skills necessary to build the product or carry out the service. Which recommended team trait does this represent?
- self-managing
- cross functional
- customer-oriented
- supportive
10. What is one responsibility of both a Product Owner and a project manager?
- Product Backlog management
- Team performance management
- Timebox management
- Stakeholder management
11. Your Scrum team encounters an issue with the review process that delays feedback to the team. In order to improve the review process, they reduce the deliverables in each review cycle. Which pillar of Scrum does this describe?
- Flexibility
- Transparency
- Adaptation
- Malleability
12. In Agile, what is a mission statement?
- A short statement that explains specific tasks your team members should work on.
- A short statement that gives your team something to work towards and stays constant throughout the project.
- A short statement that helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.
- A short statement that shows stakeholders what your team’s values are.
13. Scrum Masters should have which of the following skills? Select all that apply.
- Leadership
- Programming knowledge
- Organization
- Facilitation
14. What are some tasks Product Owners are responsible for? Select all that apply.
- Ensure the team builds the right product or service
- Deal with vendors and contract negotiations
- Ensure the the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to all
- Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum Team
15. In Scrum, the Development Team should operate in what way?
- As a self-organizing group
- As hierarchical group
- As self-sufficient individuals
- As an independent group
16. What are the key characteristics of successful Product Owners? Select all that apply.
- Collaborative
- Independent
- Optimistic
- suppoCustomer-focusedrtive
17. As part of the Development Team, Gilly is working on a product feature which requires them to use an unfamiliar programming language. Another team member, Sakira, realizes they can help. Sakira decides to pause their current tasks to help Gilly complete the feature. What core Scrum value does this describe?
- Openness
- Courage
- Commitment
- Respect
18. As a new project begins, the Scrum Team creates processes and structures they believe will help them efficiently complete the project. While they are open to ideas, the team doesn’t want to rely on outside processes to get the work done. Which Development Team trait does this represent?
- Self-organizing
- Cross-organizing
- Co-located
- Customer-oriented
19. Which of the following is a responsibility of both a Product Owner and a project manager?
- Cross-functional team management
- Timebox management
- Team performance management
- Stakeholder management
20. In Scrum, the Product Owner is responsible for what? Select all that apply.
- Helping the Developers understand what to build
- Ensuring the product or service fulfill the customers’ needs
- Prioritizing the Product Backlog
- Coaching and facilitating Scrum events
21. What are a Product Owner’s responsibilities? Select all that apply.
- Make sure the product fulfills the customers’ needs
- Facilitate Scrum events such as the Sprint Planning and Retrospective
- Help the team understand the overall goal and mission of the project
- Clearly communicate and prioritize the Product Backlog
22. What are some of the main responsibilities of a Scrum Master? Select all that apply.
- Acts as the voice of the customer
- Facilitates scrum events such as Sprint Retrospectives
- Coaches team members to use Agile and Scrum practices
- Minimizes unhelpful interactions or interruptions coming from outside of the team
23. Which Scrum value most closely resonates with the following: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
- Respect
- Dissension
- Commitment
- Focus
24. A Development Team wants to become more effective. They have a tendency to work as individuals even when a team member is stuck on a task. What trait should they improve upon as a team?
- Self-organizing
- Customer-oriented
- Supportive
- Cross-functional
25. Fill in the blank: A Scrum Team should be _____, which means people with different skill sets in the organization work together to complete the project successfully.
- cross-functional
- self-disciplined
- organized
- decisive
26. In Scrum, which role is responsible for ensuring that the right thing is being built?
- Development Team
- Scrum Master
- Project Manager
- Product Owner
27. Your company has just formed its first Scrum team. Some members of the Development Team have raised the concern that the Product Backlog could be better organized and prioritized based on customer needs. Who is responsible for this issue?
- Product Owner
- Development Team
- Project Manager
- Scrum Master
28. What are some key skills a successful Scrum Master should have? Select all that apply.
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Communication
29. Fill in the blank: Product Owners represent the customer through their ownership of the _____.
- Project backlog
- Retrospectives
- Project planning
- Product Backlog
30. A team member is concerned that the actions of another team member is counterproductive to the Scrum environment. They speak up at the next meeting in order to come to an amicable solution with this team member. What core Scrum value does this describe?
- Courage
- Focus
- Commitment
- Respect
31. Which traits are desirable on a Scrum team, regardless of the role? Select all that apply.
- Openness to feedback
- Collaboration
- Learns from mistakes
- Works best independently
32. Your Scrum team regularly holds stakeholder reviews of the completed work. These reviews ensure that the team is meeting the project’s goals and there are no undesirable changes to the project. Which pillar of Scrum does this describe?
- Transparency
- Inspection
- Adaptation
- Review
33. In Scrum, what is the Scrum Master responsible for?
- Deciding what a team builds
- Designing how to test the product
- Directing how the team will deliver a product
- Ensuring the team builds the product fast
34. Fill in the blank: The Development Team acknowledges that the best products come from teams who are _____.
- customer-oriented
- self-organizing
- co-located
- cross-organizing
35. Fill in the blank: A Product Owner and project manager typically both have the responsibility of _____.
- cross-functional team management
- timebox management
- stakeholder management
- team performance management
36. Who should be skilled in coaching team members on Scrum theory and application?
- Scrum Master
- Project Manager
- Product Owner
- Developers
37. A Scrum Development Team is kept between three to nine members so that it is more effective at adapting to change. What could be possible downsides if the team is too big? Select all that apply.
- Iterations will need to be extended.
- The team will need multiple Scrum Masters.
- Too many streams of communication cause confusion.
- Too many opinions may slow down development.
38. A team member runs into an issue within the project but they aren’t sure how to fix it. They share this problem with the team to ensure everyone is aware of the challenge they encountered.
What core Scrum value is embodied in this scenario?
- Commitment
- Focus
- Openness
- Respect
39. A strong Development Team provides assistance to team members when needed so that individuals are not left stuck on a task. Which Development Team trait does this describe?
- Cross-functional
- Supportive
- Customer-oriented
- Self-organizing
40. Product Owners should have which of the following traits? Select all that apply.
- Customer-focused
- Adaptive
- Collaborative
- Individualistic
41. It is the responsibility of the Scrum Master to facilitate Scrum events which positively impact the team. Which of the following is an example of this?
- Performance reviews
- Sprints
- Retrospectives
- Introspectives
42. In Scrum, which role is responsible for the team’s performance and overseeing tasks and progress?
- Scrum Master
- Project manager
- Development Team
- Product Owner
43. In Scrum, what is the main responsibility of the Development Team?
- How a team will deliver a product
- Building the right thing
- What the project mission statement is
- Planning the project
44. The Scrum Master needs to make sure the team is able to get tasks done on time. How can they achieve this? Select all that apply.
- They can prioritize issues from users
- They can add in iterations
- They can help remove blockers
- They can pick up developer tasks
45. Fill in the blank: The _____ is the single authoritative source that a Scrum team uses to pick up tasks and work towards the project goal.
- Mission statement
- Project roadmap
- Product Backlog
- Product vision
46. A Product Owner at your company regularly meets with the team and the stakeholders to ensure that the customer’s needs are being met. What beneficial trait is the Product Owner displaying?
- Collaboration
- Optimism
- Availability
- Decisiveness
47. You create a Scrum team with five members. This small size helps avoid mixed signals, a breakdown of communication, and unnecessary project complications. Which pillar of Scrum does this describe?
- Adaptation
- Flexibility
- Transparency
- Inspection
48. As a Scrum master, you write a short statement for the project that your team can work towards. You remind them of this statement throughout the project to keep the team motivated. What type of statement are you writing?
- Roadmap
- Focus
- Plan
- Mission
49. What are some key skills a successful Scrum Master should have? Select all that apply.
- Communication
- Budgeting
- Coaching
- Leadership
50. A Scrum Development Team is kept between three to nine members so that it is more effective at adapting to change. What could be possible downsides if the team is too small? Select all that apply.
- Lack of diverse skills
- Lack of diverse ideas
- Lack of enough tasks to complete
- Lack of need for a Scrum Master
51. Whose needs is the Product Owner responsible for meeting?
- The customer’s
- The developer’s
- The project manager’s
- The Scrum Master’s
52. Which of the following statements regarding a product vision are correct? Select all that apply.
- A product vision helps your team imagine what the work will be like when they’re done.
- A product vision makes it clear where your team’s boundaries are.
- A product vision tells your team the specific tasks they need to complete.
- A product vision is a short statement that stays constant throughout the project.