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What is one way the Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team?

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Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality

This involves guiding team members to take ownership of their work and collaborate effectively.

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What is the Scrum Master’s role regarding the Definition of Done?

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Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done

Ensures that the team produces work that meets agreed-upon standards.

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How does the Scrum Master assist in the team’s progress?

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Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress

This involves identifying and addressing obstacles that hinder the team’s performance.

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What is the Scrum Master’s responsibility during Scrum events?

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Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

This includes facilitating meetings like Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, and Sprint Review.

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What technique does the Scrum Master help the Product Owner with?

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Finding techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management

This ensures that the Product Owner can clearly articulate objectives and manage tasks effectively.

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What does the Scrum Master help the Scrum Team understand?

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The need for clear and concise Product Backlog items

Clear backlog items enhance understanding and improve workflow.

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In what way does the Scrum Master facilitate product planning?

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Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment

Empirical planning relies on observation and experimentation to guide decisions.

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How does the Scrum Master facilitate collaboration?

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Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed

This encourages communication between stakeholders and the Scrum Team.

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What is one way the Scrum Master serves the organization?

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Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption

This helps the organization effectively implement Scrum practices.

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What does the Scrum Master do regarding Scrum implementations?

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Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization

This ensures that Scrum is adapted to fit the organizational context.

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How does the Scrum Master support employees and stakeholders?

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Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work

This promotes a culture of learning and adaptation.

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What is the Scrum Master’s role in removing barriers?

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Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams

This fosters better communication and collaboration.

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The Scrum Master uses their knowledge and experience with Scrum as well as a host of other skills and knowledge. True or False?

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True

Their multifaceted expertise enhances their effectiveness in the role.

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A SCRUM MASTER: change Agent

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Drives change at the
team and organizational level

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A SCRUM MASTER: WORKS ACROSS THE
ORGANIZATION

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A SCRUM MASTER:

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Engages the whole organization including management and leadership

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A SCRUM MASTER: CREATES
TRANSPARENCY

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Fosters a shared understanding of the
work and goals of the Scrum Team and stakeholders

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A SCRUM MASTER: EMPOWERS SELF-MANAGEMENT

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Helps Scrum Teams to become more effective at making decisions

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A SCRUM MASTER: IS EMPIRICALLY FOCUSED

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Promotes ongoing inspection and adaptation based on measurable goals

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A SCRUM MASTER: KNOWS MORE
THAN SCRUM

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Has a strong understanding of different
complimentary practices and agile
techiques

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A SCRUM MASTER: IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SCRUM TEAM EFFECTIVENESS

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Ensures value is delivered every Sprint

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A SCRUM MASTER: IS A TEAM BUILDER

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Brings people together to drive collective success

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A SCRUM MASTER: IS A LEADER

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Inspires and influences
others to work toward a
common goal

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A SCRUM MASTER:TAKES APPROPRIATE
STANCES

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Takes on the correct persona and techniques for the situation at hand
(Facilitator, Coach, Manager, Mentor, Teacher)

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What is the primary role of a Scrum Master?

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To act as a servant-leader and empower the Scrum Team

The Scrum Master facilitates the team’s needs and removes obstacles to create a thriving environment.

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How does the Scrum Master differ from traditional managers?

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The Scrum Master does not exercise authority or make decisions; they facilitate and empower the team

Unlike traditional managers, Scrum Masters focus on the process rather than product decisions.

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What is one of the essential responsibilities of the Scrum Master?

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To enable the Scrum Team to improve its practices continuously within the Scrum framework

This includes fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

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True or False: The Scrum Master is part of the decision-making process regarding the product.

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False

The Scrum Master focuses on the process and adherence to the Scrum framework.

29
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What unique perspective does the Scrum Master have that allows them to coach other levels of the organization?

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A thorough understanding of Agile and Scrum principles

This enables them to bring about cultural shifts within the organization.

30
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Fill in the blank: The Scrum Master promotes the _______ and principles as defined in the Scrum Guide.

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[Scrum values]

They ensure everyone involved understands and embraces these core tenets.

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What dynamic does the Scrum Master create within the team?

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Collaboration, communication, and self-organization

This is crucial for the team’s effectiveness.

32
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What does the Scrum Master’s focus on process and improvement drive?

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The success of Scrum in delivering value to the organization

Without a Scrum Master, teams may struggle to implement Scrum principles effectively.

33
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What is the significance of the Scrum Master accountability in Agile development?

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It fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and adaptability

This empowers the team to deliver higher-quality products efficiently.

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True or False: The Scrum Master holds a formal managerial position.

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False

They are not traditional managers but serve as facilitators and coaches.

35
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How does the Scrum Master contribute to the Scrum Team’s environment?

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By removing obstacles and creating a thriving environment

This helps the team to work without unnecessary impediments.

36
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What makes the Scrum Master accountability seem ‘weirdly indispensable’?

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Its uniqueness defies traditional organizational structures, promoting effective teamwork

This peculiarity is what enables Scrum to be effective.

37
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What is the primary responsibility of a Scrum Master?

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Ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted by the Scrum Team

38
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What role does a Scrum Master play in relation to the Scrum Team?

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Servant Leader

39
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How does a Scrum Master help those outside the Scrum Team?

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By clarifying which interactions are helpful and which aren’t

40
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What is one key characteristic of a great Scrum Master?

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Awareness of different stances and when to apply them

41
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List three roles that a Scrum Master fulfills.

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  • Facilitator
  • Coach
  • Conflict navigator
42
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What does a great Scrum Master do regarding team involvement?

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Involves the team in setting up the process

43
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What are Tuckman’s stages of team development?

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  • Forming
  • Storming
  • Norming
  • Performing
  • Adjourning
44
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True or False: A great Scrum Master believes principles are less important than practices.

45
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What book by Patrick Lencioni should a great Scrum Master have read?

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The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team

46
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What is the acronym RE-TRAINED in relation to a great Scrum Master?

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  • Resourceful
  • Enabling
  • Tactful
  • Respected
  • Alternative
  • Inspiring
  • Nurturing
  • Empathic
  • Disruptive
47
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Fill in the blank: A great Scrum Master encourages _______ of their process.

48
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What is the significance of ‘The Smell of the Place’ in Scrum?

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It relates to the impact a Scrum Master can have on organizational culture

49
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How does a great Scrum Master view team failure?

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Allows it occasionally for valuable lessons

50
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What does a great Scrum Master do to maintain sprint rhythm?

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Creates and maintains a steady sprint rhythm

51
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What is one method a great Scrum Master uses to resolve team conflict?

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Applies different activities to resolve it

52
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What is the role of silence in a Scrum Master’s practice?

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To listen actively and understand unspoken issues

53
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What should a great Scrum Master possess in terms of retrospective formats?

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A backpack full of different retrospective formats

54
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What is the importance of professional coaching for a Scrum Master?

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Helps guide team members and close the gap between thinking and doing

55
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True or False: A great Scrum Master is always actively present during team sessions.

56
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What partnership is crucial for a great Scrum Master?

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With the Product Owner

57
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What does a great Scrum Master do to allow leadership to thrive?

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Encourages everyone in the team to adopt a leadership attitude

58
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What additional methodologies should a great Scrum Master be familiar with?

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  • XP
  • Kanban
  • Lean
59
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What is an essential trait of a great Scrum Master in terms of facilitation?

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Has facilitation as second nature

60
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What is a key outcome of the Scrum events facilitated by a great Scrum Master?

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They are enjoyable, well-prepared, and have a clear outcome

61
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What is the main reason for the Scrum Master to be at the Daily Scrum?

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He or she does not have to be there; he or she only has to ensure the Developers have a Daily Scrum.

The Scrum Master teaches the Developers to keep the Daily Scrum within the 15-minute time-box.

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Who is responsible for ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox?

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The Scrum Master

63
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How often should the Scrum Team membership change?

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As needed while taking into account a short-term reduction in productivity

64
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What are the two primary ways a Scrum Master keeps a Scrum Team working at its highest level of productivity?

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By causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress

By coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality

65
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Scrum Master participates in the Sprint Retrospective as a:

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Peer team member

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