Discuss Scrum PSM-II Exam Topic 2 Question 79

True or False: During the Sprint Review of a scaled development effort, every Scrum Team should demonstrate its individual Increment separately.

ATrue

BFalse

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

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40 comments · newest first

Sena 10 months ago

Definitely true, it keeps everyone accountable.

Charlena 10 months ago

I disagree, it can be overwhelming to see everything separately.

Layla 10 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds a bit much!

Felicitas 10 months ago

I thought it was just one big demo for all teams?

Brock 11 months ago

True, each team should show their work.

Nelida 11 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.

Gwen 11 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.

Pamella 11 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned the importance of collaboration during Sprint Reviews, so I feel like it might be false.

Evangelina 12 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.

Eva 12 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.

Man 12 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.

Kanisha 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. The question is a bit tricky.

Chauncey 1 year 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.

Chanel 1 year 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.

Dylan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

True

Hillary 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

Haha, that would definitely make the Sprint Review more interesting!

Maile 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

B) False

Pamella 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

A) True

Tamera 1 year 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.

Freeman 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tamera

The whole point of the Sprint Review is to inspect the Increment together as a whole.

Adela 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tamera

I agree, it would be chaotic if each team demonstrated separately.

Monte 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tamera

False

Stephaine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tamera

True

Tatum 1 year ago

Haha, what is this, a middle school science fair? We're talking about professional software development here, not individual projects.

Ricki 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

True

Kaitlyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

True

Shenika 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

B) False

Dortha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

A) True

Dorothea 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

I agree, it does seem a bit elementary to have each team demonstrate separately.

Lashawna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

B) False

Luis 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tatum

A) True

Fatima 1 year ago

Hmm, I thought the whole point of a scaled effort was to have the teams work together. Demonstrating their increments separately seems counterintuitive.

Bulah 2 years 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.

Dorothea 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bulah

Yes, that's correct. It helps to ensure alignment and collaboration across the teams.

Alonso 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bulah

I agree, it's false. The Scrum Teams should present their work collectively.

Ashley 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bulah

B) False

Pamella 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bulah

A) True

Gilberto 2 years 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.

Edmond 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) False.

Gilberto 2 years ago

I think the answer is A) True.

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