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 three benefits a Community of Practice offers?”

What are three benefits a Community of Practice offers?

(choose the best three answers)
A. To drive craftsmanship.
B. To provide a series of incremental steps forward through a shared and common framework and for implementing SAFe.
C. To facilitate the adoption of new methods and techniques.
D. To improve the confidence of stakeholders through a shared and common purpose.
E. To provide routine, periodic presentations of short- and longer-term Vision to the teams.
F. To provide a place to acquire knowledge.

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Answering: “What are the responsibilities of a Scrum Master on a train that go beyond basic team facilitation?”

What are the responsibilities of a Scrum Master on a train that go beyond basic team facilitation?

(choose the best three answers)
A. Write and estimate features.
B. Manage Daily Stand-up meetings.
C. Facilitate team preparation for PI Planning.
D. Participate in Scrum of Scrums.
E. Facilitate preparation for the System Demo.
F. Prioritize Program Backlog.

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Answering: “What are two common PI Planning anti-patterns?”

What are two common PI Planning anti-patterns?

(choose the best two answers)
A. Too much time is spent analyzing each Story.
B. Too much time spent prioritizing features.
C. Team decides which changes need to happen and when.
D. Scrum Masters who work with multiple teams do not have time for their teams.
E. Stories are created for the PI planning iterations.

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Answering: “What are two anti-patterns for the IP Iteration?”

What are two anti-patterns for the IP Iteration?

(choose the best two answers)
A. To plan work for the IP iteration during PI planning.
B. To allow for sufficient capacity in the program roadmap.
C. To ensure all stories and teams’ PI plans are completed prior to the IP iteration.
D. To minimize lost capacity when people are on vacation or holidays.
E. To wait for the IP iteration to fix defects.

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