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.

Why do the Developers need a Sprint Goal

Answering: “Why do the Developers need a Sprint Goal?” (PSM I)

Why do the Developers need a Sprint Goal?
(choose the best answer)
A. Sprint Goals are not valuable. Everything is known from the Product Backlog.
B. The Developers are more focused with a common yet specific goal.
C. A Sprint Goal only gives purpose to Sprint 0.
D. A Sprint Goal ensures that all of the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint are implemented.

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How much of the Sprint Backlog must be defined during the Sprint Planning event

Answering: “How much of the Sprint Backlog must be defined during the Sprint Planning event?” (PSM I)

How much of the Sprint Backlog must be defined during the Sprint Planning event?
(choose the best answer)
A. Enough so the Developers can create their forecast of what they can do.
B. Just enough tasks for the Scrum Master to be confident in the Developers’ understanding of the Sprint.
C. Just enough to understand design and architectural implications.
D. The entire Sprint Backlog must be identified and estimated by the end of the Sprint Planning planning.

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How should Product Backlog items be chosen when multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog

Answering: “How should Product Backlog items be chosen when multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog?” (PSM I)

How should Product Backlog items be chosen when multiple Scrum Teams work from the same Product Backlog?
(choose the best answer)
A. The Developers pull in work in agreement with the Product Owner.
B. The Product Owner should provide each team with its own Product Backlog.
C. Each Scrum Team takes an equal number of items.
D. The Product Owner decides.
E. The Scrum Team with the highest velocity pulls Product Backlog items first.

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