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: “When multiple Scrum Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the Definition of Done?”

When multiple Scrum Teams are working on a single product, what best describes the Definition of Done?
(choose the best answer)
A. Each Scrum Team uses its own, but must make their definition clear to all other Teams so the differences are known.
B. Each Scrum Team defines and uses its own. The differences are discussed and reconciled during a hardening Sprint.
C. The Scrum Masters from each Scrum Team define a common Definition of Done.
D. When multiple Scrum Teams are working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done.

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Answering: “A Project Manager working with your Scrum Team has raised concerns about progress and money spent. What are the two best responses?” (PSM I)

A Project Manager working with your Scrum Team has raised concerns about progress and money spent. What are the two best responses?
(Choose the best two answers)
A. Scrum does not have Project Managers so disregard their concerns.
B. Promote transparency by sharing the Product Backlog and ensuring the Project Manager has access.
C. Show the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) report.
D. Have a discussion with the Project Manager, share the current impediments and forecast for the Sprint.
E. Share the last stakeholder briefing document prepared by the Product Owner.

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Answering: “If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trend line through a release burndown chart indicate?” (PSM I)

If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trend line through a release burndown chart indicate?
(choose the best answer)
A. When all work will be completed so the Scrum Team can be released for other work.
B. When the project will be over if the Product Owner removes work that is equal in effort to any new work that is added.
C. When the work remaining will likely be completed if nothing changes on the Product Backlog or Scrum Team.
D. The evolution of the cost spent on the project.

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