Self-management is more effective when it happens within boundaries. Select two relevant boundaries provided by the Scrum framework that provide direction to self-management:
(choose the best two answers)
A. Time-boxing all effort to allow regularly checking the validity of any chosen path and thus limit risk of going off-track.
B. The clear definition of sub-responsibilities and hand-overs within the Scrum Team.
C. Creating an integrated, releasable Increment by the end of each Sprint.
D. Having an even number of Developers in a Scrum Team in order to be able to do pair programming and be more productive.

A Scrum Team consists of Developers working from globally distributed locations. Organizing the Scrum events requires conferencing tools that are not easily available within the organization. The Developers propose doing a Daily Scrum only on Tuesdays. Which are the most appropriate responses for their Scrum Master?
(choose the best two answers)
A. Coach the Developers on why a daily frequency is important as an opportunity to update the Sprint Plan and how it helps the team organize work toward achieving the Sprint Goal.
B. Have the Developers vote to make sure there is consensus within the team.
C. Help the Developers understand that lowering the frequency of communication will only increase the feeling of disconnect between the team members.
D. Acknowledge and support this self-managing team’s decision.

True or False: Using Scrum ensures that adding more resources to a product delivery effort proportionally increases the value delivered.
A. True
B. False

In the Sprint Review, one of the stakeholders highlights the money spent this year, and that due to market changes, the funding may run out. An argument follows this statement, with raised voices and strong emotional statements. As a Scrum Master, what are your two best options?
(choose the best two answers)
A. Defend the budget, asking the stakeholders to support the funding of the work.
B. Encourage the stakeholders to focus on delivering the highest value items for the next Sprint.
C. Ask for a short break for people to calm down and be objective.
D. It is the Product Owner’s meeting, so do nothing.
E. Argue that the team needs to be kept busy while the funding is confirmed.

The Scrum Master is a true leader. How does a Scrum Master demonstrate true leadership?
(choose the best two answers)
A. The Scrum Master facilitates Scrum Events as requested or needed.
B. The Scrum Master coaches the Developers, the Product Owner and the organization how to work empirically.
C. The Scrum Master never intervenes in matters of the Developers, maximizing their autonomy and freedom.
D. The Scrum Master resolves every impediment that the Scrum Team runs into.

In the Daily Scrum, the Product Owner applauds every Developer who moves a Sprint Backlog item to completion. The Product Owner wants to encourage the Developers to make progress visible on the burn-down chart. Select the two best options for the Scrum Master to take.
(choose the best two answers)
A. Tell the Product Owner your concerns about how his behavior may impact the Developers, and ask him to stop attending the Daily Scrum for some time.
B. Take the opportunity to create more energy and team spirit and encourage
everyone to participate in the applause.
C. Nothing. The Scrum Master does not attend the Daily Scrum.
D. Coach the Scrum Team about the purpose of the Daily Scrum.