PSPO-I Question #139: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

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Options

• AThe Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).
• BThe Scrum Team is responsible.
• CThe Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.
• DThe hiring manager is responsible, they hired the Developer.

Explanation

The purpose of a Sprint is to produce a valuable, useful Increment that meets the Sprint Goal and the Definition of Done1. An Increment is a concrete step toward achieving the Product Goal and is the primary measure of progress in Scrum2. The Increment must be usable and potentially releasable, meaning that it meets the quality standards set by the Scrum Team and the stakeholders[3][3]. 1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9 2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6 [3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13 A new Developer is having continuing conflicts with existing members of the Scrum Team, which is impacting the delivery of the Increment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing the Developer from the Scrum Team? (choose the best answer) The Scrum Team is a self-managing unit that organizes its own work and delivers a valuable product1. The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers2. The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint[3][3]. If a Developer is having conflicts with other team members that affect the delivery of the Increment, the Scrum Team is responsible for resolving the issue and deciding whether to remove the Developer from the team or not. The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the hiring manager do not have the authority to remove a Developer from the Scrum Team, as this would violate the principle of self- 1: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 5 2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6 [3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9 4: Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

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