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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.

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Exam questions answered by Hiro

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

Answering: “During a Sprint, it has been determined that the Developers will not be able to finish the complete forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Sprint work selected?”

During a Sprint, it has been determined that the Developers will not be able to finish the complete forecast. Who should be present to review and adjust the Sprint work selected?
(choose the best answer)
A. The Product Owner and all stakeholders.
B. The Product Owner and the Developers.
C. The Developers.
D. The Scrum Master, the project manager and the Developers.

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Answering: “What is the best suited structure for Scrum Teams in order to produce integrated Increments?”

What is the best suited structure for Scrum Teams in order to produce integrated Increments?
(choose the best answer)
A. Each Scrum Team develops functionality from beginning to end throughout all technical layers.
B. Each Scrum Team works only on one technical layer of the system (eg GUI, database, middle tier, interfaces).

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Answering: “When Developers are having trouble delivering an Increment because they do not understand a functional requirement, what should they do?”

When Developers are having trouble delivering an Increment because they do not understand a functional requirement, what should they do?
(choose the best answer)
A. Add a specialist to the Development Team.
B. Defer the work to a more appropriate Sprint.
C. Partially complete the functionality, and discuss the remaining work at the Sprint Review.
D. Collaborate with the Product Owner to determine what is possible and acceptable.

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Answering: “As the Developers start work during the Sprint, they realize they have selected too much work to finish in the Sprint. What should they do?” (PSM I)

As the Developers start work during the Sprint, they realize they have selected too much work to finish in the Sprint. What should they do?
(choose the best answer)
A. Reduce the Definition of Done and get all of the Product Backlog items done by the new definition.
B. As soon as possible in the Sprint, work with the Product Owner to remove some work or Product Backlog items.
C. Find another Scrum Team to give the excess work to.
D. Inform the Product Owner at the Sprint Review, but prior to the demonstration.

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