ScrumPrep instructor

Hiro Takashimya

Certification exam preparation expert

Hiro is one of ScrumPrep's key instructors, known for challenging practice questions, detailed explanations and personal support for learners preparing for certification exams from Scrum.org, SAFe, PMI and AWS.

Hiro's approach goes beyond finding the right answer. The goal is to understand the principles behind it, see how the concepts apply in real situations and build the confidence to handle unfamiliar questions. Learners have credited Hiro's clear explanations and quick, personal answers with helping them pass demanding certification exams, from first-time foundational certifications to advanced professional levels.

Exam questions answered by Hiro

Each answer explains the reasoning behind the correct option, so you can apply it on the real exam.

Answering: “Which statement best describes the Sprint Backlog as the output of the Sprint Planning?” (PSM I)

Which statement best describes the Sprint Backlog as the output of the Sprint Planning?
(choose the best answer)
A. It is a complete list of all work to be done in a Sprint.
B. Each task is estimated in hours.
C. It is the Scrum Team’s plan for the Sprint.
D. Every item has a designated owner.
E. It is ordered by the Product Owner.

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Answering: “For the purpose of transparency, when does Scrum say a valuable and useful Increment must be available?”

For the purpose of transparency, when does Scrum say a valuable and useful Increment must be available?
(choose the best answer)
A. Before the Release Sprint.
B. After the Acceptance Testing phase.
C. At the end of every Sprint.
D. Every 3 Sprints.
E. When the Product Owner asks to create one.

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Answering: “When many Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their Increments be integrated every Sprint?” (PSM I)

When many Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their Increments be integrated every Sprint?
(choose the best answer)
A. No, that is far too hard and must be done in a hardening Sprint.
B. No, each Scrum Team stands alone.
C. Yes, but only for Scrum Teams whose work has dependencies.
D. Yes, in order to accurately inspect what is done.

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