Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 5 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 5

A Scrum Team selected a Product Backlog item during Sprint Planning. However, at the end of the Sprint the work does not meet the Definition of Done. What two things should happen with this incomplete Product Backlog item?

(choose the best two answers)

AReview the item, add the done part of the estimate to the velocity and create a Story for the remaining work.

BThe item is not included in the Increment for this Sprint.

COnly the stakeholders decide over acceptance of undone work and whether to
release it.

DIt is put on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.

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Suggested Answer: B, D, E

The Scrum values of courage, openness, and respect are touched in this situation. Courage means that the Scrum Team members have the courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems, and also to speak up when they have concerns or disagreements. Openness means that the Scrum Team members and stakeholders agree to be open about all the work and the challenges with performing the work. Respect means that the Scrum Team members respect each other to be capable, independent people, and also respect the opinions and ideas of others.

In this case, the newest developer showed courage by expressing his feelings during the Sprint Retrospective, which is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements. The rest of the Developers should have been more open to listening to his perspective and ideas throughout the Sprint, as they might have valuable insights or suggestions for improving the product or the process. The Developers should also have respected the newest developer as a member of the team, and given him a fair chance to contribute and collaborate with them.

The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13-14

What are the 5 Scrum Values?, Visual Paradigm, accessed on September 30, 2023

Scrum Values Poster, Scrum.org, accessed on September 30, 2023

by Willodean at Jul 02, 2024, 04:56 AM

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Miesha

3 months ago

Not sure if just adding the done part to velocity is a good idea.

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Ricki

3 months ago

Agree, it should go back to the Product Backlog.

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Sue

3 months ago

Surprised that stakeholders can decide on acceptance of undone work!

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Adrianna

4 months ago

I think the Product Owner should decide what to do with it.

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Miesha

4 months ago

The item definitely isn't included in the Increment!

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Taryn

4 months ago

I vaguely remember that stakeholders have a say in acceptance, but I don't think they solely decide on undone work. So maybe C isn't the best choice after all.

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Jonell

4 months ago

I think we practiced a question like this, and I recall that the work not meeting the Definition of Done means it can't be included in the Increment. So B seems right, but I'm not sure about the second choice.

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Ming

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the options, but I feel like D makes sense too since the Product Owner needs to decide the next steps for the incomplete work.

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Marion

5 months ago

I remember discussing how incomplete items should not count towards the Sprint's Increment, so I think B is definitely one of the answers.

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India

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure here. Should the stakeholders be involved in deciding what to do with the undone work? I'm not sure if that's the right approach.

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Sol

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident on this one. The item should be reviewed, the completed work added to the velocity, and a new Story created for the remaining work. That seems like the most sensible way to handle it.

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Glory

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The item didn't meet the Definition of Done, so it can't be included in the Increment. I think the key is to review the work and capture what was completed.

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Alyce

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think through the Scrum principles carefully to figure out the best approach.

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Josphine

5 months ago

D sounds appealing because it emphasizes brand consistency, but I’m hesitant about using the same images repeatedly. It might come off as stale.

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Lavonna

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The options don't seem to directly address why a governance specialist would be involved in pre-deployment. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can figure out the right approach.

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Jamika

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going with B and D, though. Can't have unfinished work in the Increment, and the Product Owner's gotta take the lead on what to do with it. Anything else would just be a recipe for disaster, am I right?

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Glendora

10 months ago

A? Really? Adding an unfinished item to the velocity? That's just asking for trouble. B and D are the clear winners here. Gotta keep that Scrum train on the right track, you know?

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Dalene

8 months ago

Agreed, sticking to the process is key. Let the Product Owner decide what to do with that incomplete item.

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Freeman

8 months ago

Definitely, B and D are the way to go. Can't compromise on the Definition of Done.

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Luis

9 months ago

A? Really? Adding an unfinished item to the velocity? That's just asking for trouble. B and D are the clear winners here. Gotta keep that Scrum train on the right track, you know?

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Patria

10 months ago

Ah, the joys of Scrum. I'd say B and D are the right choices here. Can't be including unfinished work in the Increment, and the Product Owner needs to sort it out. Simple as that.

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Twana

9 months ago

D) It is put on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.

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Lemuel

9 months ago

B) The item is not included in the Increment for this Sprint.

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Willow

10 months ago

Definitely not C - the stakeholders shouldn't be the ones deciding on undone work. That's the team's job. B and D all the way!

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Carlee

9 months ago

Yeah, and it shouldn't be included in the Increment for this Sprint.

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Kirk

9 months ago

I think we should definitely put it back on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide.

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Josphine

9 months ago

I agree, the team should be responsible for deciding on undone work.

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Elin

11 months ago

Hmm, I think B and D are the way to go. The incomplete item shouldn't be part of the Increment, and the Product Owner should decide how to handle it. Seems straightforward enough.

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