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Introduction to Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam

Candidates for Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam are seeking to create an atmosphere conducive to successful completion of the project. Before taking this exam, candidates are encouraged to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC) certification as a prerequisite education to ensure that they are knowing Scrum enough about to contribute successfully to a Scrum project. Additionally, a 2-day training in the online classroom given by SCRUMstudy is highly recommended to be attended by the candidates before taking the exam.

Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam has no official prerequisites. Eligible applicants will be awarded Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the qualification exam. The certification needs to be maintained by taking the SMC Recertification exam every 3 years through the SCRUMstudy online platform.

What is the duration, language, and format of the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam

• Type of Questions: Multiple choice (MCQs)
• Passing Rate: 95%
• No negative marking for wrong answers
• Duration of Exam: Two hours (120 minutes)

How to Prepare For Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam

Preparation Guide for Scrum Master Certified (SMC) Exam

Introduction

SCRUMstudy is the national Scrum and Agile certification accreditation body. SCRUMstudy provides education, training, resources and certifications to practitioners of Scrum and agile. Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s), being the biggest collaborator network of SCRUMstudy, provides a platform to deliver trainings and certifications.

According to SCRUMstudy, Scrum Master Certified (SMC) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team has an atmosphere conducive to successful completion of the project. The Scrum Master acts as guide, facilitator, and teaches Scrum activities to all participants in the project; eliminates challenges for the team; and, ensures the follow-up of Scrum processes.

The Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification has the aim to verify that the applicants have acquired the requisite knowledge of SCRUM application in SCRUM adaptation projects to a particular scenario. Candidates, with powerful agile practices learned, will be acknowledged as part of an elite group of professionals from Scrum who provide experience well beyond what a traditional project manager might contribute.

This guide provides a detailed overview of the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification including all sorts of prerequisites for the exam, the exam format, topics covered, exam difficulty and preparation methods, and the target audience profile.

 

NEW QUESTION 15
Which one of the following is an output of Sprint Planning and is used to give the Development Team a Sprint target?

• A. Sprint Goal
• B. Roles and Responsibilities
• C. Product Backlog
• D. Team charter

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 16
Listed below are some responsibilities of a Scrum Master. Identify the one that is NOT correct.

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

Answer: B

Explanation:
Reference:
http://www.cs.vsu.ru/~svv/spm/SBOK_Guide_3rd_edition_English_Sample.pdf

 

NEW QUESTION 17
Collaboration within a team is an important principle of Scrum. All of the following activities constitute collaboration EXCEPT:

• A. The Scrum Team discusses the best approach to creating deliverables during a Sprint.
• B. A Scrum Team member is facing difficulties in one of his tasks and another team member pitches in to help him.
• C. The Scrum Team decides which User Stories are important and assigns which Sprint they should be worked on.
• D. The Scrum Team interacts with the Product Owner to obtain clarification on User Stories.

Answer: C

Explanation:
Reference:
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-agile/9781491944684/ch04.html

 

NEW QUESTION 18
Peter is a Scrum Master on a software development project for a premier chain of hospitals. It is his responsibility to conduct Daily Standups.
Which of the following is not a QUESTION answeredby the Scrum Team during the Daily Standups?

• A. How will I solve the impediments that I am facing?
• B. What did I complete yesterday?
• C. What will I work on today?
• D. Am I facing any impediments or obstacles?

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 19
At the end of each Sprint the Scrumboard is _________.

• A. Reset or wiped off.
• B. Updated with new tasks and completed tasks.
• C. Placed besides the new one to compare team velocities in Sprints.
• D. Analyzed by the Scrum master to understand the project progress in that particular sprint.

Answer: D

 

NEW QUESTION 20
During a Scrum of Scrums, each Scrum Team representative provides an update on which of the following:
A) What has my team been working on since the last meeting?
B) What will my team do until the next meeting?
C) How many story points has my team completed since the last meeting?
D) What is our team planning on doing that might affect other teams?

• A. A, C, and D
• B. B, C, and D
• C. A, B, and C
• D. A, B, and D

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 21
Which of the following is NOT an objective of a Retrospect Sprint Meeting?

• A. Identify process improvements
• B. Identify process problems and bottlenecks
• C. Identify new product features
• D. Identify best practices

Answer: C

Explanation:
Primary objectives of the meeting are to identify three specific things:
* Things the team needs to keep doing: best practices
* Things the team needs to begin doing: process improvements
* Things the team needs to stop doing: process problems and bottlenecks
* These areas are discussed and a list of Agreed Actionable Improvements is created.
Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/all-about-retrospect-sprint-meeting/

 

NEW QUESTION 22
All of the following statements about Risk Communications are true, EXCEPT:

• A. The Product Owner is responsible for the prioritization of risks and for communicating the prioritized list to the Scrum Team.
• B. The Stakeholders should be continuously informed about risks, including the potential impact of these risks and the plans for responding to each risk.
• C. Information related to risks is maintained and updated through the Risk Burndown Chart.
• D. The Scrum Team may also discuss specific risks related to their Tasks with the Product Owner during Daily Standup Meetings.

Answer: D

Explanation:
Because stakeholders have an interest in the project, it is important to communicate with them regarding risks. Information provided to stakeholders related to risk should include potential impact and the plans for responding to each risk. This communication is on-going and should occur in parallel with the four sequential steps discussed thus far-risk identification, assessment, prioritization and mitigation. The Scrum Team may also discuss specific risks related to their Tasks with the Scrum Master during Daily Standup Meetings. The Product Owner is responsible for the prioritization of risks and for communicating the prioritized list to the Scrum Team. An important tool which can be used for communicating information related to risks is the Risk Burndown Chart.
Reference: http://blog.scrumstudy.com/risk-management-in-scrum/

 

NEW QUESTION 23
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?

• A. Done CriteriA.
• B. The Prioritized Product Backlog.
• C. Personas.
• D. Identified Risks.

Answer: D

Explanation:
The key inputs of creating user stories are Scrum Core Team, Prioritized Product Backlog, Done Criteria, and Personas. The most import tool is User Story Writing Expertise. And the major outputs are User Stories and User Story Acceptance CriteriA.
Reference:
http://blog.scrumstudy.com/how-are-user-stories-created-in-a-scrum-project/

 

NEW QUESTION 24
During a Scrum of Scrums Meeting certain questions are answered. Which of the following are the questions answered?
A) What has my team been working on since the last meeting?
B) What will my team do until the next meeting?
C) What were other teams counting on our team to finish that remains undone?
D) What is our team planning on doing that might affect other teams?

• A. A, B, and D.
• B. A and B
• C. C and D.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: http://www.cs.vsu.ru/~svv/spm/SBOK_Guide_3rd_edition_English_Sample.pdf (59)

 

NEW QUESTION 25
The Product Owner on a project, on which you are the Scrum Master, has identified disaster situations, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as potential risks to the underwater transnational communication sea link. The Stakeholders have suggested that steps to safeguard the foundations of the ocean infrastructure be taken at the earliest, and also have recommended that a contingency reserve be created, which could be used in case of disaster situations. This is an example of:

• A. Risk Avoidance.
• B. Risk Mitigation.
• C. Risk Assessment.
• D. Risk Prioritization.

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 26
A new Sprint has just started in your project. Some of the Development Team members need help determining when team members will actually take ownership of a Sprint Backlog item. What should you tell the Development Team?

• A. Ownership happens once the Scrum Master assigns a task to a Development Team member.
• B. Sprint Backlog items are owned by the entire Development Team, not individuals.
• C. The team should slice the Sprint Backlog into assignments as soon as the Sprint begins.
• D. The Development Team should elect a team leader that will assign tasks to the other Development Team members.

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 27
Which of the following statements about Release Planning Session is/are Correct?
A) Release Planning Sessions are conducted to develop a plan that defines when various sets of usable functionality or products will be delivered to the customer.
B) Release Planning Sessions enable the Scrum Team to have an overview of the releases and delivery schedule for the product they are developing.
C) Whether the releases will follow a phased deployment pattern or a continuous deployment pattern depends on the stakeholder requirements.
D) Release Planning Sessions should produce a detailed Release Plan for the entire project.

• A. A
• B. A and B
• C. B and C
• D. A and D

Answer: B

Explanation:
Release Planning Sessions are conducted to develop a Release Plan. The plan defines when various sets of usable functionality or products will be delivered to the customer. In Scrum, the major objective of a Release Planning Meeting is to enable the Scrum Team to have an overview of the releases and delivery schedule for the product they are developing so that they can align with the expectations of the Product Owner and relevant stakeholders (primarily the project sponsor).
Reference:
http://blog.scrumstudy.com/release-planning-sessions-in-scrum/

 

NEW QUESTION 28
A large software company has 8 Scrum teams with each team having a Scrum Master. After the Daily Standup everyday with their respective teams, all Scrum Masters meet for a Scrum of Scrums. What are they likely to do during this meeting?

• A. Share a status update on all individual team member' tasks.
• B. Discuss actions of a team that could potentially affect another team.
• C. Discuss ways to resolve technical impediments faced by development teams, especially if two or more teams face the same issue.
• D. Discuss what each individual development team member has worked on since the last time all Scrum Masters met.

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 29
During a Daily Standup Meeting, several members of the team voice their concerns about some Acceptance CriteriA. Which of the following would be the best course of action?

• A. The Product Owner shoulddiscuss the issues with the management and come up with solutions after the meeting.
• B. Discuss and resolve issues as and when they are spoken about during the meeting.
• C. Discuss among Core Roles after the meeting and resolve the issues.
• D. The Product Owner must proactively help the team solve issues during the meeting.

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 30
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