PSPO I: Professional Scrum Product Owner I Backlog Practice Questions

Which two things are appropriate for a Scrum Master to do, if the Scrum Team does not have the tools and environment to completely finish each selected Product Backlog item? (choose the best two answers)

Select 2 answers.

• AA. Coach the Scrum Team to improve its skills, tools and environment over time and adjust the Definition of Done accordingly.
• BB. Refocus the current Sprint on establishing the Scrum Team's environment instead of delivering an Increment.
• CC. Encourage the Product Owner to accept partially done Increments until the situation improves.
• DD. Have the Scrum Team establish a Definition of Done that is actually possible to achieve given current circumstances.
• EE. Declare the Scrum Team not ready for Scrum.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Scrum Explore The correct answers are A and D. * A. Coach the Scrum Team to improve its skills, tools and environment over time and adjust the Definition of Done accordingly. This is an appropriate action for a Scrum Master, as it helps the Scrum Team to overcome the impediments that prevent them from delivering a potentially releasable Increment. The Definition of Done should reflect the current reality of the Scrum Team, but also be a source of continuous improvement12. * D. Have the Scrum Team establish a Definition of Done that is actually possible to achieve given current circumstances. This is also an appropriate action for a Scrum Master, as it ensures that the Scrum Team has a clear and shared understanding of what it means to complete a Product Backlog item. The Definition of Done should be realistic and achievable, but also challenging and ambitious12. * B. Refocus the current Sprint on establishing the Scrum Team’s environment instead of delivering an Increment. This is not an appropriate action for a Scrum Master, as it violates the purpose of the Sprint, which is to deliver a valuable product Increment that meets the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Team should not change the Sprint Goal or scope during the Sprint, unless the Product Owner decides to cancel the Sprint3. * C. Encourage the Product Owner to accept partially done Increments until the situation improves. This is not an appropriate action for a Scrum Master, as it compromises the quality and value of the product. The Product Owner should only accept Increments that meet the Definition of Done and the acceptance criteria. Partially done Increments increase technical debt and risk, and reduce transparency and feedback12. * E. Declare the Scrum Team not ready for Scrum. This is not an appropriate action for a Scrum Master, as it undermines the Scrum values and principles. The Scrum Master should support the Scrum Team in adopting and applying Scrum, regardless of the challenges and constraints they face. The Scrum Master should foster a culture of empiricism, self-organization, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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True or False: Dependencies could influence how the Product Owner orders Product Backlog items.

• AA. True
• BB. False