Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 3 Question 23

What are the two responsibilities of testers in a Scrum Team?

(choose the best two answers)

ATracking quality metrics.

BScrum has no 'tester' role.

CVerifying the work of programmers.

DThe Developers are responsible for quality.

EFinding bugs.

Suggested Answer: C

The Developers on the Scrum Team share accountability for the Sprint Backlog, which is a forecast of the work and the plan to deliver the Sprint Goal12.The Sprint Backlog is dynamic and can be updated by the Developers as more is learned during the Sprint34.The Developers are not individually accountable for the items in the Sprint Backlog, nor are they assigned by the Scrum Master or the Product Owner5.

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33 comments · newest first

Sheridan 10 months ago

Not sure if finding bugs is enough to call it a responsibility.

Clarence 11 months ago

Tracking quality metrics is super important too!

Arlene 11 months ago

Wait, I thought testers were just part of the dev team?

Delsie 11 months ago

Totally agree, but isn't quality a team effort?

Teri 11 months ago

Testers mainly find bugs and verify work!

Denae 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the 'tester' role since Scrum doesn’t have a specific title for it. Does that mean we should focus on the team’s collective responsibility for quality?

Charlena 12 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think the Developers being responsible for quality is a common point in Scrum discussions.

Gregoria 12 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think finding bugs is definitely one of the responsibilities. It seems like a key part of testing.

Kenneth 1 year ago

I remember that Scrum emphasizes collaboration, so I think the testers' role might be more about supporting the team rather than just verifying work.

Viki 1 year ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at. While Scrum doesn't have a dedicated "tester" role, the Developers on the team are responsible for verifying their own work and finding bugs. That's probably the best way to approach this question.

Bong 1 year ago

I'll need to carefully consider the options here. Scrum doesn't have a separate "tester" role, so that rules out a few choices. I think the key is understanding that quality is the responsibility of the entire Scrum team, not just testers.

Micaela 1 year ago

The Developers are responsible for quality in Scrum, not testers. Tracking quality metrics and verifying the work of programmers are not the responsibilities of testers, since there is no such role in Scrum.

Goldie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I know Scrum doesn't have a dedicated "tester" role, but I think the developers are responsible for quality. Let me think this through...

Frederica 1 year ago

I've got this! The two responsibilities of testers in a Scrum team are verifying the work of programmers and finding bugs.

Claribel 1 year ago

MCS with App Layering seems like the obvious choice here. It hits all the key points - compatibility with the design and efficient updates. I'm confident that's the right answer.

Sean 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know ODI is for data integration, but I'm not too familiar with the specific knowledge modules and how they handle changed data capture. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Hyun 1 year ago

Developers responsible for quality? What is this, the stone age? Everyone knows testers are the real quality champions. Gotta keep those devs on their toes, am I right?

Denae 1 year ago

↳ replying to Hyun

C) Verifying the work of programmers.

Marica 1 year ago

↳ replying to Hyun

A) Tracking quality metrics.

Gwenn 1 year ago

I agree with Raul. Verifying the work of programmers and finding bugs are definitely two important responsibilities of testers in a Scrum team. I hope the correct answer includes those.

Maryanne 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

C) Verifying the work of programmers.

Vilma 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

A) Tracking quality metrics.

Lauran 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

Yes, finding bugs is definitely a key responsibility for testers.

Keshia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

I agree with you, E is crucial for testers in a Scrum team.

Tabetha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

I disagree, I believe E is more important than C.

Kina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gwenn

I think A and C are the best options.

Ammie 1 year ago

Wait, what? Scrum has no tester role? That can't be right. Even if the developers are responsible for quality, testers still play a crucial part in the process.

Dortha 1 year ago

I believe finding bugs is also a key responsibility of testers in a Scrum Team.

Raul 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm pretty sure testers have more responsibilities than just tracking quality metrics or finding bugs. Verifying the work of programmers seems like a key responsibility to me.

Nilsa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Raul

C) Verifying the work of programmers.

Twila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Raul

A) Tracking quality metrics.

Alberta 2 years ago

I agree with Kirk. Testers need to ensure quality and collaborate with programmers.

Kirk 2 years ago

I think the responsibilities of testers are tracking quality metrics and verifying the work of programmers.

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