Question 1

In a scrum team, who should be responsible for the budget and release plans?

Options :

A : The scrum master assigns someone on the team to handle the budget, and the product owner is responsible for release plans

B : The finance department is responsible for budget, and the product owner is responsible for release plans

C : The scrum team as a whole, as they are self-organizing and share accountability

D : The product owner is responsible for both the budget and the release plans

Answer: D

Question 2

An agile team is working well together, but productivity has been flat.

What can the project leader do to help them improve performance?

Options :

A : Review the burndown chart to identify ways to increase efficiency

B : Chair a weekly team retrospective focusing on identifying areas for continuous improvement

C : Ask a senior manager to initiate a root-cause analysis

D : Identify team key performance indicators (KPIs) and create positive incentives when targets are achieved

Answer: A

Question 3

During an iteration planning meeting, the team suggests changes to add product value that will require extra work and impact the schedule. What should the agile project leader do?

Options :

A :

Re-estimate the project.

B :

Finish the product as it was initially planned.

C :

Try to include as many changes as possible.

D :

Ask the product owner for approval to proceed.

Answer: D

Question 4

A company has decided to combine two similar products consisting of multiple teams into one product. Engaged customers want to know how the company is looking at re-organizing its teams. What strategy should be employed to re-organize the teams?

Options :

A : All the teams from both products should be simultaneously called together and allowed to completely self-manage

B : Teams that worked on similar components in the separate products should be combined to minimize disruption and capitalize on synergies

C : After grouping individuals by role, multi-discipline teams should be created that are comprised of one member from each role

D : Features should be prioritized and then teams should be organized around those priorities

Answer: A

Question 5

A senior team member feels underutilized.
What should the agile practitioner do?

Options :

A : Transfer the senior member to another team that will more fully utilize their skill set

B : Conduct a performance evaluation to determine whether or not this member is a team player

C : Encourage the project team to involve the senior member in more project activities

D : Ask the functional manager to determine the best course of action

Answer: C