When multiple Scrum Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the Definition of Done? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer: D
The reason for choosing this answer is that it is consistent with the Scrum Guide1 and the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO I) objectives and content2. The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product3. It applies to all Scrum Teams that are involved in creating an integrated Increment, regardless of their size, complexity, or skills12. The Definition of Done ensures that the product meets the expectations and needs of the stakeholders and customers12. The other answers are not as accurate or appropriate for this question: * A. Each Scrum Team defines and uses its own. The differences are discussed and reconciled during a hardening Sprint. * B. The Scrum Masters from each Scrum Team define a common Definition of Done. * C. Each Scrum Team uses its own, but must make their definition clear to all other teams so the differences are known. These answers imply that there is no need for a common or shared Definition of Done among multiple Scrum Teams working on a single product12. However, this can lead to confusion, inconsistency, and conflicts in terms of quality standards, expectations, and feedback12. Moreover, having different Definitions of Done can compromise the integrity and value of the product as a whole12. I hope this answer helps you understand how to apply your knowledge of Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO I) objectives and content in this question. If you have any further questions or feedback, please let me know. Thank you for using Bing! References: * Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO I) Study guide and documents * https://www.scrum.org/assessments/professional-scrum-product-owner-i-certification?check_logged * https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-competencies/understanding-and-applying-scrum-framew * https://www.scrum.org/resources/professional-scrum-competency-developing-people-and-teams * https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-competencies/managing-products-with-agility. * Definition of "Done" in multiple Team projects | Scrum.org * https://www.scrum.org/forum/scrum-forum/7286/definition-done-multiple-team-projects * Definition of Done - Scrum Inc. * https://www.scruminc.com/definition-of-done/ * The multiple Definitions of Done - Scrum Framework - Agile Uprising ... * https://coalition.agileuprising.com/t/the-multiple-definitions-of-done/593 * What is a Definition of Done? | Scrum.org * https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-definition-done
Question 27
Which of the following should a Scrum Master do to start a project?
Correct Answer: C
Question 28
Your management has asked you to take the lead in the development of a new product. Six teams new to Scrum will build this product. You have gathered a number of requirements and ideas into an early form of a Product Backlog. How would you minimize dependencies between the Scrum Teams? (choose the best answer)
Correct Answer: D
The best way to minimize dependencies between the Scrum Teams is to work with the Developers on how to best analyze and break apart the work. This is because: * The Developers are accountable for creating a "Done" Increment in every Sprint. They must ensure that every Product Backlog item they work on meets the Definition of Done before it is considered complete. * The Developers are self-managing professionals who organize and manage their own work. They decide how to best accomplish their work, rather than being directed by others outside the Scrum Team. * The Developers are cross-functional, meaning they have all the skills and competencies needed to accomplish the work without depending on others who are not part of the team. * The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are responsible for identifying and articulating the Product Goal, which is a long-term objective for the product that guides all the activities of the Scrum Team. * The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog, which is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product. They must ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by everyone who needs to work on it. * The Product Owner and the Developers must collaborate closely throughout the Sprint to ensure that they have a shared understanding of what they are building and why. The Product Owner must provide clarifications, feedback, and guidance to the Developers as needed to help them create a valuable Increment. * When there are multiple teams working on one product, it is important to minimize dependencies between them to avoid delays, conflicts, or waste. Dependencies may arise due to technical, functional, or organizational factors that affect how the teams can deliver value independently and effectively. * To minimize dependencies, the Product Owner should work with the Developers on how to best analyze and break apart the work into smaller and more manageable pieces that can be delivered by each team without relying on others. This may involve applying techniques such as feature slicing, component splitting, or domain-driven design. The Product Owner should also communicate and coordinate with other Product Owners and stakeholders to align expectations and priorities across teams. Other options, such as creating an independent Product Backlog per Scrum Team, dividing Product Backlog items among six Product Owners, identifying the dependencies and re-ordering the Product Backlog for the other five Product Owners, or raising this as an impediment with the Scrum Master, are not valid answers as they do not reflect how to minimize dependencies between the Scrum Teams or how to apply the Scrum values and principles. References: * [Scrum Guide], page 7, section "Developers" * [Scrum Guide], page 6, section "Product Owner" * [Scrum Guide], page 10, section "Definition of Done" * [Scrum Guide], page 10, section "Increment" * [Scrum Guide], page 10, section "Product Goal" * [Scrum Guide], page 11, section "Product Backlog" * [Professional Scrum Product Owner™ Training], page 9, section "Business Strategy" * [Professional Scrum Product Owner™ Training], page 8, section "Release Management"
Question 29
What does the Daily Scrums improve?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Question 30
Besides the normal items, each Sprint Backlog contains at least one item about improving the way we work.
