Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 2 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 62
Topic #: 2

You have just been hired as a Scrum Master by a company new to Scrum. The company wants to use Scrum to build a new product that was conceived by the product management department. You will be the Scrum Master of two new teams that will build a first version of the product. The product management department assigns two new Product Owners, but wants more advice about the required participation with the new Scrum Teams. Which two suggestions would you offer?

(choose the best two answers)

AHaving one Product Owner will improve the clarity of accountability to the teams and to the product management department.

BTwo Product Owners are necessary, one for each Scrum Team. They report to an overarching chief Product Owner.

CEach Scrum Team has a separate Product Backlog, holding each team's assigned requirements.

DA single Product Backlog should be maintained holding all requirements for the new product.

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Suggested Answer: A

When multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog, they need to collaborate and coordinate their work to deliver a potentially releasable Increment that meets the Definition of Done. This requires minimizing dependencies between Scrum Teams, such as technical, functional, or organizational dependencies. Dependencies can cause delays, rework, waste, and lower quality.Scrum Teams should strive to be cross-functional and autonomous, and use techniques such as feature slicing, dependency mapping, and integration testing to reduce dependencies123.Reference:1: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/dependencies-between-scrum-teams2: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/feature-slicing-how-make-it-work3: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/integration-testing-scrum-projects

by Salena at Mar 16, 2024, 07:46 AM

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Lottie

6 months ago

I think clarity comes from having one Product Owner, not two.

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Bulah

6 months ago

Each team should have its own backlog to avoid confusion.

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Maryann

6 months ago

Surprised they think one Product Owner is enough for two teams!

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Billye

7 months ago

I disagree, having two Product Owners could help with focus.

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Lashaunda

7 months ago

A single Product Backlog is definitely the way to go!

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Ronny

7 months ago

I feel like having one Product Owner could help with accountability, but I also recall that two Product Owners might help manage the workload better.

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Trinidad

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think option D is the best choice because it keeps everything aligned under one backlog.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

I think having two Product Owners makes sense since each team can focus on their specific tasks, but I wonder if that complicates things too much.

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Delsie

8 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of having a single Product Backlog to avoid confusion, but I'm not sure if that applies here with two teams.

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Ria

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D - a single Product Backlog. That will help the teams stay focused on the same priorities and deliver a cohesive product. The Product Owners can still divide responsibilities, but the backlog should be shared.

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Celestina

8 months ago

Having two Product Owners could work, but they'd need to be well-coordinated and aligned. I'd suggest an overarching chief Product Owner to provide that coordination and alignment.

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Kristofer

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if having one or two Product Owners is the better approach. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Linwood

8 months ago

I think the key here is to maintain a single Product Backlog for the entire product, rather than having separate backlogs for each team. That will help ensure a unified vision and prioritization.

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Lyla

8 months ago

I think the Designer view is the best option for drag and drop commands in the IBM RPA Studio.

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Alyce

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know HR strategy is important, but I can't quite remember who is responsible for articulating it. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Hyman

8 months ago

I remember something about significant deficiencies and fraud, but I'm confused about whether something else might also be required.

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Lashon

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but "broadcast" feels entirely off for this question. We're not trying to reach everyone at once, right?

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Goldie

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the types of information an auditor can find in a client representation letter. I'm pretty confident I can narrow it down to the correct answer.

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Viki

1 year ago

This is like choosing between a one-legged race and a three-legged race - either way, somebody's gonna trip! I'll go with B and D, just to be on the safe side.

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Germaine

12 months ago

Definitely, having a single Product Backlog for all requirements will ensure transparency and alignment across both teams.

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Julianna

12 months ago

I agree, it can get confusing if there's only one Product Owner trying to manage all the requirements for both teams.

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Solange

1 year ago

I think having two Product Owners makes sense, it will help each team stay focused on their specific requirements.

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Leslee

1 year ago

One Product Owner? That's like asking a chef to do the waiter's job too. B is the only way to keep things organized and accountable.

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Linn

1 year ago

Hmm, single Product Backlog seems simpler, but I don't want any communication breakdowns between the teams. I'll go with B and D to be safe.

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Dana

1 year ago

D sounds like a good idea, but having separate backlogs could help the teams stay focused on their specific tasks. Tough call, but I'll go with B and D.

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