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A Quick view on Scrum

Scrum is a lightweight, iterative Agile framework designed to deliver value quickly in complex projects. It breaks work into fixed-length cycles called Sprints (typically 2-4 weeks), where teams focus on delivering a potentially shippable product increment. Scrum emphasizes empirical process control (transparency, inspection, and adaptation) and relies on self-organizing, cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency.

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CSM Exam Overview

Certification Body: Scrum Alliance

Exam Format: 50 multiple-choice questions (online, non-proctored)

Time Limit: 60 minutes

Passing Score: 74% (37 out of 50 correct)

Topics Covered:

Scrum Theory and Values
Roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers)
Events (Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective)
Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)
Facilitation and Servant Leadership

Practice Test Series

Agile & Scrum Series 1

Questions:

Total time:

40 Mins

Scrum Framework Unpacked: Q&A Guide

Question: 107

Timing: 1 Hour 30 Min

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1 / 107

What is the role of the Developers in Scrum?

To manage the project

To deliver a potentially releasable Increment of the product at the end of each Sprint

To write user stories

To facilitate Scrum events

2 / 107

What are the three pillars of Scrum?

Planning, Execution, Review

Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

Commitment, Focus, Respect

Goals, Tasks, Outcomes

3 / 107

Which of the following is an example of a visual radiator?

A Gantt chart

A burndown chart

A project proposal document

A performance review report

4 / 107

What is the significance of the Sprint Review in the Scrum process?

It is a formal presentation to stakeholders

It allows the Scrum Team to showcase the Increment and gather feedback

It is a retrospective of team performance

It is a meeting to plan the next Sprint

5 / 107

Which accountability is responsible for fostering an environment conducive to Scrum?

The Product Owner

The Scrum Master

The Developers

The Stakeholders

6 / 107

What is considered the primary measure of progress in Agile?

Comprehensive documentation

Customer satisfaction

Working software

Team velocity

7 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Team in delivering value?

To manage the project

To collaborate and deliver a potentially releasable Increment at the end of each Sprint

To evaluate team performance

To gather user feedback

8 / 107

How does the Scrum Master serve the Scrum Team?

By making all decisions for the team

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

By assigning tasks to team members

By conducting performance reviews

9 / 107

What are the Developers accountable for in a Scrum Team?

Managing the Product Backlog

Creating a usable Increment and adapting their plan toward the Sprint Goal

Facilitating Scrum events

Reporting progress to stakeholders

10 / 107

How long is a typical Sprint?

1 week

2-4 weeks

6 weeks

3 months

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What is the significance of empirical process control in Scrum?

It relies on detailed upfront planning

It emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation

It is only applicable to large projects

It is optional and not required

12 / 107

What is the role of stakeholders in Scrum?

To manage the Scrum Team

To provide feedback and collaborate with the Scrum Team

To dictate the tasks to be completed

To write user stories

13 / 107

What is the main focus of the Sprint?

To complete as many tasks as possible

To deliver a potentially releasable Increment of the product

To gather feedback from stakeholders

To conduct team-building activities

14 / 107

What is the primary purpose of visual radiators in a Scrum environment?

To provide detailed documentation of the project

To enhance transparency and facilitate communication among team members

To track individual performance metrics

To serve as a formal record for stakeholders

15 / 107

Who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team?

The Scrum Master

The Developers

The Product Owner

The Stakeholders

16 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Master in removing impediments?

To manage the team

To identify and help remove obstacles that hinder the Scrum Team’s progress

To write user stories

To evaluate team performance

17 / 107

What is the purpose of the Scrum Values?

To define the roles within the Scrum Team

To guide the behavior and actions of the Scrum Team

To outline the project timeline

To establish the Definition of Done

18 / 107

What is the main focus of the Daily Scrum?

To plan the next Sprint

To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog

To review the Definition of Done

To gather feedback from stakeholders

19 / 107

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Definition of Done is adhered to during the Sprint?

The Product Owner

The Scrum Master

The Developers

The stakeholders

20 / 107

What is the maximum timebox for a Sprint Retrospective in a one-month Sprint?

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

3 hours

21 / 107

What is the purpose of timeboxing in Scrum?

To limit the amount of work done

To create a sense of urgency and focus on delivering value

To extend the duration of tasks

To eliminate meetings

22 / 107

What is the purpose of a Sprint?

To plan the entire project

To create a potentially releasable Increment of the product

To review past performance

To gather stakeholder feedback

23 / 107

What is the preferred frequency for delivering working software in Agile?

Every year

Every few months

From a couple of weeks to a couple of months

Only at the end of the project

24 / 107

What is essential for self-organizing teams according to Agile principles?

Strict management oversight

Clear and detailed documentation

Trust and support from the environment

Frequent changes in team structure

25 / 107

What is the significance of the Scrum Values?

They dictate the tasks to be completed

They guide the behavior and interactions of the Scrum Team

They are used for performance evaluations

They are optional and not required

26 / 107

What is the commitment associated with the Product Backlog?

Sprint Goal

Definition of Done

Product Goal

Increment

27 / 107

What is the maximum timebox for the Daily Scrum?

30 minutes

15 minutes

1 hour

2 hours

28 / 107

What does Agile promote regarding development pace?

Rapid development with no breaks

A constant pace that can be maintained indefinitely

Long development cycles

Frequent changes in team members

29 / 107

When can an Increment be considered complete?

When it is presented at the Sprint Review

When it meets the Definition of Done

When it is added to the Product Backlog

When the Product Owner approves it

30 / 107

What does it mean for Scrum to be a “lightweight framework”?

It has minimal rules and guidelines

It requires extensive documentation

It is only for small teams

It is easy to implement without training

31 / 107

Which event is designed to create regularity and minimize the need for other meetings?

Sprint Planning

Daily Scrum

Sprint Review

Sprint Retrospective

32 / 107

What does the Scrum Guide state about the implementation of Scrum?

It should be followed strictly without any modifications

It is purposefully incomplete and built upon by the collective intelligence of the users

It requires detailed instructions for every step

It is only applicable to software development

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What is the role of Courage as a Scrum Value?

To encourage team members to take on more work

To empower team members to address difficult issues and make tough decisions

To promote competition among team members

To ensure that all team members follow the same approach

34 / 107

What is an Increment in Scrum?

A completed project

The sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint

A list of tasks for the next Sprint

A document outlining project requirements

35 / 107

What is the purpose of the Sprint Goal in Scrum?

To define the tasks to be completed

To provide a shared objective for the Scrum Team during the Sprint

To serve as a checklist for team members

To outline project requirements

36 / 107

What is the importance of stakeholder collaboration in Scrum?

It is optional and not required

It helps ensure that the product meets user needs and expectations

It complicates the process

It is only necessary at the end of the project

37 / 107

What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?

To plan the next Sprint

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

To evaluate team performance

To conduct a retrospective of the last Sprint

38 / 107

What is the Definition of Done?

A checklist of tasks to complete

A shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete

A document that outlines project requirements

A list of team member responsibilities

39 / 107

How do Scrum Values influence the behavior of the Scrum Team?

They dictate the specific tasks to be completed in each Sprint

They guide the team’s interactions and decision-making processes

They serve as a checklist for project completion

They are used to evaluate individual performance

40 / 107

What is the Scrum artifact that contains the work to be done in a Sprint?

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog

Increment

Definition of Done

41 / 107

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum Team adheres to Scrum practices?

The Product Owner

The Scrum Master

The Developers

The Stakeholders

42 / 107

What are the three pillars of Scrum theory mentioned in the guide?

Planning, Execution, Review

Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

Collaboration, Communication, Coordination

Goals, Tasks, Deliverables

43 / 107

What is the significance of the Scrum Values?

They dictate the tasks to be completed

They guide the behavior and interactions of the Scrum Team

They are used for performance evaluations

They are optional and not required

44 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Master in facilitating Scrum events?

To manage the team

To ensure that Scrum events occur and are productive

To write user stories

To evaluate team performance

45 / 107

What is the primary role of the Scrum Master?

To manage the team

To facilitate Scrum events and remove impediments

To define the product vision

To write user stories

46 / 107

What is the role of the Product Owner?

To manage the team

To represent the stakeholders and maximize the value of the product

To facilitate Scrum events

To write all the code

47 / 107

What is the significance of the Product Goal?

It defines the tasks for the current Sprint

It is the objective for the Scrum Team to achieve through the Product Backlog

It is a checklist for team members

It is optional and not required

48 / 107

What is one of the key responsibilities of the Scrum Master in relation to the Product Owner?

To manage the Product Backlog directly

To ensure the Product Owner is not overloaded with work

To help the Product Owner understand and practice agility

To dictate the priorities of the Product Backlog

49 / 107

What is the role of Developers in a Scrum Team?

To manage the Product Backlog

To create the Increment

To facilitate Scrum events

To report to stakeholders

50 / 107

What is the outcome of the Sprint Retrospective?

A revised Product Backlog

A plan for the next Sprint

A list of improvements to implement in the next Sprint

A presentation of the Increment to stakeholders

51 / 107

What is the maximum duration for a Sprint in Scrum?

1 week

2 weeks

1 month

3 months

52 / 107

What does the Scrum Team consist of?

Only the Product Owner and Scrum Master

Developers, a Product Owner, and a Scrum Master

Only the Development Team

Stakeholders and team members

53 / 107

What is the role of the Product Owner in stakeholder collaboration?

To manage the Scrum Team

To represent the stakeholders and ensure their needs are met

To write all the code

To facilitate Scrum events

54 / 107

What is the significance of the Sprint Retrospective for the Scrum Team?

It is a meeting to review the Increment

It allows the team to reflect on their process and identify improvements

It is a formal presentation to stakeholders

It is a meeting to plan the next Sprint

55 / 107

What is a Sprint Backlog?

A list of all tasks in the project

The set of items selected from the Product Backlog for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering the Increment

A record of completed Sprints

A document outlining team roles

56 / 107

During which event do the Scrum Team and stakeholders discuss what was accomplished in the Sprint?

Sprint Planning

Daily Scrum

Sprint Review

Sprint Retrospective

57 / 107

What is the primary purpose of the Scrum framework as defined in the guide?

To create detailed project plans

To generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems

To enforce strict project management methodologies

To eliminate the need for team collaboration

58 / 107

What is the purpose of the Increment?

To provide a record of completed tasks

To represent the sum of all completed Product Backlog items during a Sprint

To outline project requirements

To serve as a checklist for team members

59 / 107

What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

To review the Increment

To reflect on the past Sprint and identify improvements for the next Sprint

To plan the next Sprint

To gather stakeholder feedback

60 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Team during a Sprint?

To plan the entire project

To work collaboratively to deliver a potentially releasable Increment

To evaluate team performance

To gather user feedback

61 / 107

Who are the authors of “The Scrum Guide”?

Mike Cohn and Jeff Sutherland

Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland

Ken Schwaber and Mike Cohn

Jeff Sutherland and Mike Cohn

62 / 107

Which Agile value is focused on customer engagement?

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Working software over comprehensive documentation

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

Responding to change over following a plan

63 / 107

What is the role of the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog?

To write all the code

To prioritize and refine the Product Backlog items

To manage the Scrum Team

To evaluate team performance

64 / 107

What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

To review the entire project

To synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours

To discuss team member performance

To present completed work to stakeholders

65 / 107

What is a Product Backlog?

A list of completed tasks

An ordered list of everything that might be needed in the product

A document that outlines the project timeline

A record of team member performance

66 / 107

What is an Increment in Scrum?

A detailed project plan for the next Sprint

A complete and usable piece of the product that adds value

A list of tasks to be completed in the Sprint

A summary of the team’s performance during the Sprint

67 / 107

What is the importance of the Sprint Goal?

It defines the tasks to be completed

It provides a shared objective for the Scrum Team during the Sprint

It is a checklist for team members

It is optional and not required

68 / 107

What is a primary goal of the Scrum Master when working with the Scrum Team?

To ensure the team meets all deadlines

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

To oversee the technical work of the team

To manage the team’s budget

69 / 107

How often should the Scrum Team inspect the Increment?

At the end of the project

At the end of each Sprint

Once a month

Only when issues arise

70 / 107

What is one of the key responsibilities of the Product Owner regarding the Product Backlog?

To create the Increment

To order the Product Backlog items

To facilitate the Daily Scrum

To manage team dynamics

71 / 107

Which Agile principle emphasizes the importance of team reflection?

Deliver working software frequently

At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective

Business people and developers must work together daily

Simplicity is essential

72 / 107

What is the importance of transparency in Scrum?

It allows for detailed documentation

It ensures that all aspects of the process are visible to those responsible for the outcome

It limits communication to formal meetings

It is optional and not required

73 / 107

What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?

To plan the next Sprint

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

To evaluate team performance

To gather user feedback

74 / 107

Which event is held at the end of the Sprint to reflect on the process and identify improvements?

Sprint Planning

Daily Scrum

Sprint Review

Sprint Retrospective

75 / 107

What is the Scrum Team’s responsibility regarding the Definition of Done?

To create it once and never change it

To ensure that all work meets the Definition of Done before it is considered complete

To ignore it if time is short

To delegate it to the Product Owner

76 / 107

Which of the following is an accountability in the Scrum Team?

Architect

Business Analyst

Product Owner

Stakeholder

77 / 107

What does the term “Increment” refer to in Scrum?

A single task completed during a Sprint

The sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint

The total time spent on a project

A new feature added to the product

78 / 107

Who participates in the Daily Scrum?

Only the Scrum Master

Only the Product Owner

The Developers of the Scrum Team

All stakeholders

79 / 107

Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog?

The Scrum Master

The Development Team

The Product Owner

The stakeholders

80 / 107

What is emphasized by the principle of simplicity in Agile?

Maximizing the amount of work done

Minimizing the amount of work not done

Maximizing the amount of work not done

Following a detailed plan

81 / 107

What is the importance of the Definition of Done in Scrum?

It is a checklist of tasks to complete

It ensures that all work meets a shared understanding of completeness

It is optional and not required

It is a document outlining project requirements

82 / 107

What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

To review the Increment

To reflect on the past Sprint and identify improvements

To plan the next Sprint

To gather stakeholder feedback

83 / 107

What is the purpose of the Scrum Guide?

To provide a detailed project plan

To serve as a comprehensive manual for implementing Scrum

To outline team member responsibilities

To dictate the tasks to be completed

84 / 107

What is the outcome of the Sprint Retrospective?

A new Product Backlog

A plan for the next Sprint

An actionable plan for improvement

A review of the Increment

85 / 107

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a visual radiator?

Kanban board

Sprint burndown chart

Team member performance reviews

Cumulative flow diagram

86 / 107

Which principle supports welcoming changing requirements?

Build projects around motivated individuals

Continuous attention to technical excellence

Welcome changing requirements, even late in development

The best architectures emerge from self-organizing teams

87 / 107

How does the Scrum Master help the organization implement Scrum?

By creating detailed project plans

By establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide

By conducting annual performance reviews

By limiting the number of Scrum Teams

88 / 107

What is the Scrum Guide’s stance on modifying Scrum?

Scrum can be modified to fit any organization

Scrum should be implemented in its entirety

Only certain parts of Scrum can be used

Scrum is flexible and can be adapted as needed

89 / 107

What is the timebox for the Daily Scrum?

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

45 minutes

90 / 107

What is the highest priority in Agile development?

Comprehensive documentation

Satisfying the customer

Following a strict plan

Contract negotiation

91 / 107

Which Agile value emphasizes the importance of direct communication?

Working software over comprehensive documentation

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

Responding to change over following a plan

92 / 107

What is the significance of the Sprint Goal?

It defines the tasks to be completed

It provides a shared objective for the Scrum Team during the Sprint

It is a checklist for team members

It is optional and not required

93 / 107

What is the maximum timebox for Sprint Planning for a one-month Sprint?

4 hours

3 hours

12 hours

24 hours

94 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Master in relation to the Product Owner?

To manage the Product Owner’s tasks

To help the Product Owner understand and enact Scrum

To write user stories for the Product Owner

To evaluate the Product Owner’s performance

95 / 107

How long is the Sprint Review timeboxed for a one-month Sprint?

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

1 hour

96 / 107

Which of the following is NOT one of the five Scrum Values?

Commitment

Focus

Innovation

Respect

97 / 107

What role does the Product Owner play in the Scrum Team?

Facilitates the Daily Scrum

Orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog

Develops the Increment

Manages the team’s performance

98 / 107

What is the significance of timeboxing in Scrum events?

It allows for unlimited discussion

It creates a sense of urgency and focus on delivering value

It extends the duration of tasks

It eliminates meetings

99 / 107

How do visual radiators contribute to team collaboration in Scrum?

By providing a centralized location for all project documentation

By displaying real-time progress and status, enabling quick discussions and adjustments

By limiting communication to formal meetings

By serving as a historical record of past Sprints

100 / 107

What is the role of the Scrum Team in relation to the Product Backlog?

To manage it entirely

To collaborate with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize it

To ignore it if time is short

To delegate it to the Scrum Master

101 / 107

What is the Scrum Guide?

A detailed project plan

A comprehensive manual for implementing Scrum

A list of team member responsibilities

A document outlining project requirements

102 / 107

What is the Sprint Review?

A meeting to plan the next Sprint

A meeting to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

A retrospective of team performance

A formal presentation to stakeholders

103 / 107

What happens to a Product Backlog item that does not meet the Definition of Done?

It is considered complete and can be released

It is returned to the Product Backlog for future consideration

It is marked as a failure

It is presented at the Sprint Review anyway

104 / 107

What is the significance of the Definition of Done in the Scrum framework?

It defines the roles of the Scrum Team

It outlines the tasks for the next Sprint

It ensures that the Increment is complete and meets quality standards

It describes the project timeline

105 / 107

What is the purpose of the Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum?

To define the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Team

To ensure that the Increment is of high quality and meets the agreed-upon criteria

To outline the tasks that need to be completed in the Sprint

To provide a checklist for the Scrum Master

106 / 107

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Planning event?

To review the work completed in the previous Sprint

To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog

To lay out the work to be performed during the Sprint

To conduct a retrospective of the Sprint

107 / 107

In what way does the Scrum Master serve the larger organization?

By enforcing strict rules and regulations

By helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice

By taking control of all Scrum events

By limiting communication between teams

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CSM Exam FAQ:

What is Scrum?

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework, designed to help teams collaborate, adapt to change, and deliver high-value products through short cycles called Sprints (typically 2-4 weeks).

Is the CSM exam difficult?

With proper preparation (mock tests + workshop), most candidates pass on their first attempt.

How much does the CSM certification cost?

The exam fee is included in the 2-day CSM training course ( INR 17,999 [Lowest Price] ).

Do I need Agile experience before taking CSM?

No, but familiarity with Agile concepts is helpful.

Who can take this practice test?

Anyone interested in Agile & Scrum, including beginners and professionals preparing for certifications.

What’s the test format?

Multiple-choice questions with time limits, similar to real certification exams.

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