question: 1

What is the primary purpose of the Definition of Done (DoD)?

A. To describe features of the final product
B. To track progress on a task
C. To ensure transparency about what “done” means
D. To define who does what in the team

correct answer: C
explanation: The Definition of Done creates a shared understanding among Scrum Team members of what it means for work to be complete, ensuring transparency and consistent quality.

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question: 2

What is the responsibility of the Development Team during the Sprint?

A. Select Product Backlog items
B. Plan and deliver a working product increment
C. Assign tasks to Product Owner
D. Prioritize the Product Backlog

correct answer: B
explanation: The Development Team is responsible for turning selected Product Backlog items into a working, potentially shippable product increment during the Sprint.

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question: 3

Which practice supports continuous code integration and feedback?

A. Pair Programming
B. Manual Testing
C. Continuous Integration (CI)
D. Sprint Planning

correct answer: C
explanation: Continuous Integration (CI) helps developers integrate code frequently, run automated tests, and detect issues early.

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question: 4

What happens if a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done by the end of the Sprint?

A. It is shipped anyway
B. It is considered done
C. It is returned to the Product Backlog
D. It is deleted

correct answer: C
explanation: If a Product Backlog item does not meet the DoD, it is considered incomplete and returned to the Product Backlog.

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question: 5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Test-Driven Development (TDD)?

A. Better design
B. Confidence in code
C. Reduced test coverage
D. Refactor safely

correct answer: C
explanation: TDD increases test coverage, helps write better designs, and supports safe refactoring.

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question: 6

Who owns the Sprint Backlog?

A. Scrum Master
B. Product Owner
C. Development Team
D. Project Manager

correct answer: C
explanation: The Development Team owns the Sprint Backlog, as it contains the team’s plan for delivering the Sprint Goal.

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question: 7

Why is refactoring important during a Sprint?

A. To add more features
B. To redesign the UI
C. To keep the codebase clean and maintainable
D. To impress the Product Owner

correct answer: C
explanation: Refactoring is done to improve code structure, reduce technical debt, and ensure maintainability without changing external behavior.

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question: 8

What is a Product Increment?

A. A component of the UI
B. The new features delivered in the next Sprint
C. The sum of all completed Product Backlog items in a Sprint
D. The total hours logged by the team

correct answer: C
explanation: The Product Increment is the sum of all the completed work and must be in usable condition at the end of every Sprint.

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question: 9

Which technique is typically used to estimate the size of Product Backlog items?

A. Use-case modeling
B. Gantt charts
C. Story points
D. Code reviews

correct answer: C
explanation: Story points are commonly used to estimate relative effort for Product Backlog items in Agile/Scrum.

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question: 10

What does “potentially shippable increment” mean?

A. It can be shipped immediately if the Product Owner chooses
B. It will definitely be released
C. It is only for internal testing
D. It is a prototype

correct answer: A
explanation: The increment is usable and meets the DoD, so it can be shipped immediately if the Product Owner decides to release it.

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question: 11

Who should attend the Daily Scrum?

A. Scrum Master and Product Owner
B. Development Team
C. All stakeholders
D. Only testers

correct answer: B
explanation: The Daily Scrum is for the Development Team only to inspect progress and adapt the plan for the next 24 hours.

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question: 12

What is the role of unit tests in Scrum development?

A. To test the UI
B. To test the whole system
C. To test small, isolated components of code
D. To test business requirements

correct answer: C
explanation: Unit tests are designed to verify the behavior of small, isolated units of code, like functions or classes.

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question: 13

Which of the following tools best supports Continuous Integration?

A. Trello
B. Jenkins
C. Google Sheets
D. Slack

correct answer: B
explanation: Jenkins is a popular tool used for automating builds and tests in a Continuous Integration workflow.

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question: 14

Which of the following is a technical practice that supports the Scrum framework?

A. Pair Programming
B. Product Backlog Grooming
C. User Story Mapping
D. Sprint Planning

correct answer: A
explanation: Pair Programming is an Agile engineering practice where two developers work together to write code, improving quality and knowledge sharing.

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question: 15

Why is automation important in Scrum software development?

A. It slows down deployment
B. It helps identify bugs early
C. It requires less collaboration
D. It replaces documentation

correct answer: B
explanation: Automation (especially testing) detects bugs early, supports rapid feedback, and ensures higher quality.

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question: 16

What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?

A. Evaluate team performance
B. Review budget
C. Inspect the increment and gather feedback
D. Assign work for the next Sprint

correct answer: C
explanation: The Sprint Review focuses on inspecting the delivered increment and gathering feedback from stakeholders.

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question: 17

What should be done when a team member breaks the build in a CI environment?

A. Ignore it
B. Log the error
C. Immediately fix the issue
D. Call a meeting

correct answer: C
explanation: In a CI environment, if the build breaks, it should be fixed immediately to maintain a healthy codebase.

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question: 18

What is technical debt?

A. Outstanding project tasks
B. Code written quickly that may require rework
C. Business process delay
D. Late payments on tools

correct answer: B
explanation: Technical debt is code that’s written with shortcuts or poor practices, which may hinder future changes or cause defects.

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question: 19

What does velocity measure in Scrum?

A. Team satisfaction
B. Number of bugs fixed
C. Amount of work completed per Sprint
D. Developer productivity

correct answer: C
explanation: Velocity is the amount of work (in story points) a Scrum Team completes in a Sprint, used for forecasting.

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question: 20

What is the benefit of integrating code frequently?

A. Longer testing cycles
B. Early detection of integration issues
C. Less team communication
D. Delayed feedback

correct answer: B
explanation: Frequent integration of code leads to early detection of conflicts or bugs, enabling smoother collaboration.

question: 21

What is the best time to perform code refactoring?

A. After release
B. During Sprint Retrospective
C. During the Sprint, as needed
D. Only when the Product Owner approves

correct answer: C
explanation: Refactoring should be done during the Sprint as part of regular development to maintain code quality without delaying delivery.

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question: 22

What’s a key benefit of using version control in a Scrum development environment?

A. It reduces the need for testing
B. It prevents collaboration
C. It tracks and manages code changes
D. It speeds up Sprint Planning

correct answer: C
explanation: Version control systems like Git help track code changes, support collaboration, and allow rollback when needed.

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question: 23

Who can change the Product Backlog?

A. Only Scrum Master
B. Only Product Owner
C. Only Stakeholders
D. Anyone in the Scrum Team, with Product Owner’s consent

correct answer: D
explanation: While the Product Owner owns the backlog, anyone can suggest changes, and with their approval, updates can be made.

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question: 24

What is one of the goals of automated testing?

A. Replace developers
B. Eliminate the need for manual testing
C. Provide fast, repeatable validation of code
D. Make the application slower

correct answer: C
explanation: Automated tests provide fast and consistent feedback, improving quality and allowing faster iterations.

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question: 25

Which of the following is not typically part of the Definition of Done?

A. Code is committed
B. Code is peer-reviewed
C. Unit tests are written and passed
D. Feature is documented

correct answer: A
explanation: Simply committing code does not mean a feature is done. DoD includes testing, reviews, and sometimes documentation.

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question: 26

Which Scrum artifact helps the team understand what to build next?

A. Sprint Goal
B. Sprint Backlog
C. Product Backlog
D. Burn-down Chart

correct answer: C
explanation: The Product Backlog lists everything that might be needed in the product, helping guide development priorities.

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question: 27

Which statement about technical debt is correct?

A. It should never occur
B. It is useful and can be strategic
C. It is unrelated to Scrum
D. It is always caused by bad developers

correct answer: B
explanation: Some technical debt is strategic, allowing faster delivery now, with plans to refactor later.

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question: 28

Which is the best practice when a developer finishes a task early?

A. Take a break until the next Sprint
B. Help others or pull more work from the Sprint Backlog
C. Ask the Product Owner for new features
D. Wait for the Daily Scrum to take action

correct answer: B
explanation: If a developer finishes early, they should collaborate with the team and continue contributing, not wait passively.

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question: 29

Which is NOT a core Scrum event?

A. Sprint Review
B. Daily Scrum
C. Product Backlog Grooming
D. Sprint Planning

correct answer: C
explanation: Backlog refinement/grooming is a recommended activity, but not one of the four official Scrum events.

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question: 30

What is a spike in Agile?

A. A delay in testing
B. A story that has no value
C. A time-boxed investigation or research task
D. An urgent bug fix

correct answer: C
explanation: A spike is a time-boxed research task used when the team needs more information or technical exploration.

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question: 31

Who is responsible for ensuring the product increment is releasable?

A. Scrum Master
B. QA Lead
C. Development Team
D. Product Owner

correct answer: C
explanation: The Development Team ensures that each increment is potentially shippable and meets the Definition of Done.

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question: 32

What is continuous delivery?

A. Releasing software every day
B. Keeping the product in a deployable state at all times
C. Delivering by the end of the project
D. A form of project planning

correct answer: B
explanation: Continuous delivery ensures software is always ready to be deployed, even if it isn’t released immediately.

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question: 33

What’s the primary goal of Sprint Planning?

A. Estimate user stories
B. Assign work
C. Decide what to deliver in the Sprint and how
D. Finalize the product release plan

correct answer: C
explanation: Sprint Planning sets the Sprint Goal and defines what will be done and how it will be accomplished.

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question: 34

What is emergent architecture?

A. Pre-defined structure
B. No structure at all
C. Architecture that evolves with the product
D. Architecture decided by management

correct answer: C
explanation: In Agile, emergent architecture means allowing the design to evolve as new requirements and needs emerge.

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question: 35

What is the benefit of cross-functional teams in Scrum?

A. Higher specialization
B. Better predictability
C. No external dependencies
D. Faster bug fixes only

correct answer: C
explanation: Cross-functional teams have all skills needed to deliver a product increment, reducing external dependencies.

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question: 36

What role does the Scrum Master play during code development?

A. Assigns tasks
B. Writes unit tests
C. Coaches on Scrum practices
D. Approves pull requests

correct answer: C
explanation: The Scrum Master is a servant leader and coach, helping the team follow Scrum principles.

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question: 37

Which is NOT a characteristic of a good Product Backlog item?

A. Valuable
B. Estimated
C. Large and complex
D. Testable

correct answer: C
explanation: Good Product Backlog items should be small enough to be completed in a Sprint and testable.

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question: 38

When can a Sprint be canceled?

A. When the team misses its target
B. When the Product Owner decides the goal is no longer valid
C. When the Scrum Master says so
D. When the stakeholders are unhappy

correct answer: B
explanation: Only the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint, usually when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.

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question: 39

Which statement about the Development Team is correct?

A. It includes testers and designers only
B. Members are assigned specific tasks
C. It is self-organizing and cross-functional
D. It is led by the Scrum Master

correct answer: C
explanation: The Development Team is self-organizing and contains all skills needed to deliver the product increment.

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question: 40

What is the best measure of progress in Scrum?

A. Hours worked
B. Tasks completed
C. Product increment delivered
D. Team satisfaction

correct answer: C
explanation: In Scrum, the only measure of progress is the working product increment delivered at the end of each Sprint.