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.

What are two ways that regulatory compliance issues are dealt with in Scrum

Answering: “What are two ways that regulatory compliance issues are dealt with in Scrum?” (PSM I)

What are two ways that regulatory compliance issues are dealt with in Scrum?
(choose the best two answers)
A. The are discussed, determined, and documented before the actual feature development Sprints.
B. They are addressed along with functional development of the product.
C. They are added to the Product Backlog and addressed in early Sprints, while always requiring at least some business functionality, no matter how small.
D. They are addressed by a separate team who is responsible for compliance issues.

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When does a Developer become accountable for an item in the Sprint Backlog

Answering: “When does a Developer become accountable for an item in the Sprint Backlog?” (PSM I)

When does a Developer become accountable for an item in the Sprint Backlog?
(choose the best answer)
A. At the Sprint Planning when all of the Sprint Backlog items are split evenly across the Developers.
B. Never. All Developers on the Scrum Team share accountability for items in the Sprint Backlog.
C. As soon as a Developer on the Scrum Team can accommodate more work.
D. During the Daily Scrum.

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Every Scrum Team must have a Product Owner and Scrum Master

Answering: “Every Scrum Team must have a Product Owner and Scrum Master.”

Every Scrum Team must have a Product Owner and Scrum Master.
(choose the best answer)
A. No.
B. Yes, and they must be 100% dedicated to each team.
C. Yes, and each Scrum Team’s performance may be affected by their degree of participation as influenced by any other responsibilities (e.g. other teams for which they are also the SM or PO).

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