ScrumStudy SMC Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam Exam Practice Test Questions

• Question 1

  You are the Scrum Master for your organization and you're training the Product Owner and the Development Team on the rules of Scrum. After a few Sprints in the project, the Development Team is getting used to processes and flow of the work. With their confidence, the Development Team has decided that a Sprint Retrospective is no longer needed in the project. What should you do regarding the team's desire to no longer have a Sprint Retrospective?

  • You should demand the Development Team host a retrospective as it is a rule of Scrum.
  • You should discuss the situation with the Product Owner to see how she feels about no longer having a Sprint Retrospective.
  • You should require the key Development Team members to participate in the Retrospective to shorten its duration.
  • You should do nothing as the Development Team is self-organized and self-managed.

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• Question 2

  You are a Scrum Master on a project creating an optical fiber cable network across the country. The project has reached the Create User Stories process. Which of the following is NOT an input to this process?

  • The Prioritized Product Backlog.
  • Identified Risks.
  • Personas.
  • Done CriteriA.

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• Question 3

  During a Daily Standup Meeting, several members of the team voice their concerns about some Acceptance Criteri

  • Which of the following would be the best course of action?
  • The Product Owner must proactively help the team solve issues during the meeting.
  • The Product Owner should discuss the issues with the management and come up with solutions after the meeting.
  • Discuss and resolve issues as and when they are spoken about during the meeting.
  • Discuss among Core Roles after the meeting and resolve the issues.

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• Question 4

  Listed below are some responsibilities of a Scrum Master. Identify the one that is NOT correct.

  • Coordinates with Product Owner in creation of the Prioritized Product Backlog.
  • Facilitates Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings.
  • Resolves the issues affecting the Scrum Team.
  • Identifies risks and implements risk mitigation actions.

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• Question 5

  The Scrum Master must ensure that a sustainable pace is maintained throughout every Sprint. What does sustainable pace mean in the context of Scrum?

  • Effort spent in each Sprint increases gradually, as the team gains momentum to deliver.
  • Effort spent in each Sprint decreases gradually, as the team becomes more familiar with the expected deliverables.
  • Effort expended in the present Sprint is similar to the effort spent on the previous Sprints, and is a comfortable pace for the team.
  • Effort spent in the Sprint is directly proportional to the cost incurred in the Sprint.

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