SAFE 4 ADVANCED SCRUM MASTER 4.5

SAFE 4 ADVANCED SCRUM MASTER (4.5)

PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS

Which statement is true about the phase-gate milestone model and risk reduction? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'A'*

• *It does not mitigate risk as intended*
• It creates large batches of requirements
• It reduces product increment values
• It helps to visualize and limit WIP

-- https://www.scaledagileframework.com/base-milestones-on-objective-evaluation-of-working- systems/ When does the Inspect and Adapt event happen? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'D'*

• At the end of the System Demo
• At the end of every two weeks
• At the end of the second day of PI Planning
• *At the end of each PI*

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https://www.scaledagileframework.com/inspect-and-adapt/

Who reviews the top capabilities for the upcoming PI? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'C'*

• Project Manager
• Solution Architect/Engineer
• *Solution Management*
• Project Owner

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https://www.scaledagileframework.com/product-and-solution-management/

Why should team members continuously and actively engage with other teams during PI Planning? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'C'* A.To manage dependencies and resolve impediments 1 / 3

• To understand how the other team is working
• *To foster an environment of capacity and velocity*
• To create a backlog of features the team can adopt

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https://www.scaledagileframework.com/pi-planning/

What are two Release Train Engineer responsibilities? (Choose two.) - Correct Answer *Answer is 'A, C'*

• *Facilitate PI Planning readiness and the event itself*
• Understand Customer needs; validate solutions
• *Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt*
• Build an effective Product Owner / Product Manager team
• Manage and prioritize the flow of work to the program

-- https://www.scaledagileframework.com/release-train-engineer-and-solution-train-engineer/ What anti-pattern can emerge during the Scrum of Scrums? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'D'*

• Scrum Masters bring in risks and impediments for escalation
• Scrum Masters work with the Release Train Engineer to resolve risks and impediments
• Scrum Masters have a daily 15 minute meet-after with the Release Train Engineer
• *Scrum Masters report on the teams' task status each day* 2 / 3

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https://www.agilest.org/scaled-agile/scrum-of-scrums/

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https://www.scaledagileframework.com/scrum-master/

What action should be taken on Relentless Improvement Backlog items from the Problem Solving Workshop? - Correct Answer *Answer is 'C'*

• Assign points or prioritization levels
• Calculate for cost before continuing
• *Use as direct input into the PI Planning session that follows*
• Assign to the team best suited to solve

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https://www.scaledagileframework.com/inspect-and-adapt/

According to Daniel Pink, which three factors drive motivation and lead to better performance and personal satisfaction? (Choose three.) - Correct Answer *Answer is 'B, C, F'*

• Reward
• *Mastery*
• *Purpose*
• Recognition
• Responsibility
• *Autonomy*

-- https://www.scaledagileframework.com/unlock-the-intrinsic-motivation-of-knowledge-workers/ What are three Team Retrospective anti-patterns? (Choose three.) - Correct Answer *Answer is 'A, B, C'*

• *When the Scrum Master decides what the Retrospective topic(s) will be and directs the team on

specific improvement items to work on*

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