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Hiro Takashimya

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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: “What are three Team Retrospective anti-patterns?”

What are three Team Retrospective anti-patterns?

(choose the best three answers)
A. When the Scrum Master decides what the Retrospective topic(s) will be and directs the team on specific improvement items to work on.
B. When the team’s people manager comes in to observe.
C. When only part of the team attends.
D. When the team commits to working on 1-2 improvement items and adds them to the next Iteration Backlog.
E. When the team reviews their interactions during the last iteration and identifies 1-2 improvement items to work on as a team.
F. When the team reviews their interactions during the last iteration and identifies 1-2 improvement items for the Product Owner to work on.

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Answering: “According to Daniel Pink, which three factors drive motivation and lead to better performance on personal satisfaction?”

According to Daniel Pink, which three factors drive motivation and lead to better performance on personal satisfaction?

(choose the best three answers)
A. Reward.
B. Mastery.
C. Purpose.
D. Recognition.
E. Responsibility.
F. Autonomy.

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Answering: “During PI Planning, which two tasks are part of the Scrum Master’s role in the first team breakout?”

During PI Planning, which two tasks are part of the Scrum Master’s role in the first team breakout?

(choose the best two answers)
A. Provide clarifications necessary to assist the team with their story estimating and sequencing.
B. Review and prioritize the team backlog as part of the preparatory work for the second team breakout.
C. Manage the timebox.
D. identify as many risks and dependencies as possible for the management review.
E. Facilitate the coordination with other teams for dependencies

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Answering: “What are two good Scrum Master facilitation practices?”

What are two good Scrum Master facilitation practices?

(choose the best two answers)
A. Create an environment of safety so that everyone feels comfortable contributing to the discussion.
B. All unproductive conflict to encourage open communication.
C. All for deep meaningful conversations even if it is outside the scope of the agenda.
D. Ensure all voices are heard.
E. Do not enforce accountability as it creates an environment of distrust.

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