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Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 2 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 2
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True or False: During the Sprint Review of a scaled development effort, every Scrum Team should demonstrate its individual Increment separately.

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Suggested Answer: D

The best way to determine if the Product Owner is interacting with the Developers enough throughout a Sprint is to observe whether both parties are satisfied with the Increment.The Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal1.It must be usable and meet the Definition of Done1.The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Developers1.The Developers are accountable for creating a valuable, useful, and potentially releasable Increment every Sprint1. Therefore, if both the Product Owner and the Developers are happy with the quality and value of the Increment, it means that they have communicated and collaborated effectively throughout the Sprint.

Some reasons why the other options are not correct are:

A: The Developers should determine the percentage of time the Product Owner is required to be present and monitor whether the Product Owner's average presence is around this figure. This option is not correct because it implies that there is a fixed or optimal amount of time that the Product Owner should spend with the Developers, which may not be true. The Product Owner's interaction with the Developers may vary depending on the context, complexity, and uncertainty of the product and the Sprint.The Scrum Guide does not prescribe any specific time or frequency for the Product Owner's involvement with the Developers1.The Product Owner should be available to provide guidance and feedback to the Developers as needed, but not interfere with their self-organization and autonomy1.

B: Check the Daily Scrum reports to see whether the Product Owner was present at the majority of the Daily Scrum meetings. This option is not correct because it assumes that the Daily Scrum is a meeting where the Product Owner should be present, which is not true.The Daily Scrum is an event for and by the Developers12, not for reporting or accountability to anyone else.The Product Owner may attend as an observer or a collaborator, but only if invited by the Developers12. The presence or absence of the Product Owner at the Daily Scrum does not indicate how much they interact with the Developers throughout the Sprint.

C: Observe whether the Developers need to ask the Product Owner questions at times other than during the Daily Scrum. This option is not correct because it implies that asking questions is a sign of insufficient interaction, which may not be true. Asking questions is a natural and healthy part of communication and collaboration between the Product Owner and the Developers. It shows that they are engaged, curious, and willing to learn from each other. It also helps them to clarify requirements, expectations, and feedback, and to resolve any ambiguities or conflicts. Asking questions does not necessarily mean that there is a lack of interaction, but rather that there is a need for more information or clarification.


What is an Increment? | Scrum.org

What Is a Daily Standup? | A Guide to Running Effective Standup Meetings | Atlassian

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Sena
2 months ago
Definitely true, it keeps everyone accountable.
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Charlena
2 months ago
I disagree, it can be overwhelming to see everything separately.
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Layla
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds a bit much!
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Felicitas
3 months ago
I thought it was just one big demo for all teams?
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Brock
3 months ago
True, each team should show their work.
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Nelida
3 months ago
I’m pretty sure it’s false; I think the focus should be on the overall Increment rather than individual team demos in a scaled context.
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Gwen
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards true because each team needs to showcase their work, but I could see how it might be different in a scaled setup.
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Pamella
4 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned the importance of collaboration during Sprint Reviews, so I feel like it might be false.
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Evangelina
4 months ago
I think it's true that each Scrum Team should demonstrate their Increment separately, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the case in scaled environments.
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Eva
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The Scrum Guide talks about the Scrum Teams demonstrating the Increment, but I don't recall it specifying whether it should be individual or joint demos. I'll have to guess on this one.
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Man
4 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. The key is that it says "every Scrum Team" should demonstrate separately. That sounds like it's asking for individual team demos, not a joint demo. I'll go with true on this one.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. The question is a bit tricky.
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Chauncey
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident this one is false. The Scrum Guide says the Scrum Teams should demonstrate their Increments together during the Sprint Review.
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Chanel
9 months ago
Wait, are we sure the Scrum Teams aren't supposed to do some kind of synchronized dance routine during the Sprint Review? That would be way more entertaining.
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Dylan
8 months ago
True
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Hillary
8 months ago
Haha, that would definitely make the Sprint Review more interesting!
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Maile
8 months ago
B) False
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Pamella
9 months ago
A) True
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Tamera
9 months ago
Definitely false. The teams should be collaborating, not putting on their own little shows. I bet the product owner would be so confused if they had to hop between teams.
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Freeman
8 months ago
The whole point of the Sprint Review is to inspect the Increment together as a whole.
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Adela
8 months ago
I agree, it would be chaotic if each team demonstrated separately.
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Monte
9 months ago
False
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Stephaine
9 months ago
True
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Tatum
10 months ago
Haha, what is this, a middle school science fair? We're talking about professional software development here, not individual projects.
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Ricki
9 months ago
True
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Kaitlyn
9 months ago
True
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Shenika
9 months ago
B) False
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Dortha
9 months ago
A) True
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Dorothea
9 months ago
I agree, it does seem a bit elementary to have each team demonstrate separately.
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Lashawna
9 months ago
B) False
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Luis
9 months ago
A) True
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Fatima
10 months ago
Hmm, I thought the whole point of a scaled effort was to have the teams work together. Demonstrating their increments separately seems counterintuitive.
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Bulah
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is false. In a scaled development effort, the Scrum Teams should present their work collectively during the Sprint Review.
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Dorothea
9 months ago
Yes, that's correct. It helps to ensure alignment and collaboration across the teams.
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Alonso
9 months ago
I agree, it's false. The Scrum Teams should present their work collectively.
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Ashley
10 months ago
B) False
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Pamella
10 months ago
A) True
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Gilberto
11 months ago
But in a scaled development effort, it makes sense for each Scrum Team to demonstrate their individual Increment separately to ensure transparency and alignment.
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Edmond
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) False.
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Gilberto
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) True.
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