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: “What are two examples of team tasking anti-patterns?”

What are two examples of team tasking anti-patterns?

(choose the best two answers)
A. The team waits to close OR TEST the story until after the related tasks are complete.
B. The team focuses on task completion over story completion and acceptance criteria.
C. The team focuses on story completion and acceptance criteria over task completion.
D. The team provides updates only on tasks during the Daily Stand-up.
E. Team members are swarming on stories.

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Answering: “During Iteration Review, the team decides to carry forward three stories to the next Iteration. This is the second time during this PI that some of the team’s stories are carried over. What are two actions the Scrum Master should take?”

During Iteration Review, the team decides to carry forward three stories to the next Iteration. This is the second time during this PI that some of the team’s stories are carried over. What are two actions the Scrum Master should take?

(choose the best two answers)
A. Coach the team to honor their commitments.
B. Take a ‘wait and see’ approach because the team assures they are still on track for the PI.
C. Discuss the issue at the next Iteration Retrospective.
D. See if the Product Owner is agreeable to moving the stories into the next Iteration.
E. Perform the 5 Whys to find the root cause of all delays.

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