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Question#1

A new agile initiative is being mobilized, and you are the manager tasked with staffing the teams.
How do you decide which team each member should belong to? (choose the best answer)

A. Bring together interested people, discuss product goals, remind teams that they need to balance skills and experience, and let the teams self-organize.
B. Group people together who have a similar skill set to maximize efficiency and utilization.
C. Assign people to teams in such a way that balances skills, experience, and seniority as evenly as possible.
D. Group people together who already know each other from previous teams.
E. Group people together based on which components of the system they are most familiar with.

Explanation:
Agile encourages self-organizing teams, where individuals collaborate to determine how to best achieve their goals. This approach leverages the collective skills and experience of the team and fosters a sense of ownership and accountability. Letting teams self-organize also aligns with Agile’s emphasis on autonomy and empowerment.

Question#2

Which Scrum event most helps a Scrum Team to continuously improve? (choose the best answer)

A. Sprint Planning.
B. The Daily Scrum.
C. The Sprint Retrospective.
D. Refinement.
E. The Sprint Review.

Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective is dedicated to continuous improvement. It provides an opportunity for the Scrum Team to reflect on their process, identify areas of improvement, and implement changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in future Sprints. This focus on reflection and adaptation is key to the iterative nature of Scrum.

Question#3

You manage a development organization. The Scrum Master of one of the Scrum Teams you are responsible for requests that you only communicate with the team through her.
What do you do? (choose the best answer)

A. Agree to her request, yet indicate that there may be occasions where you may still communicate directly with the Scrum Team. As a leader, it is your responsibility to help the team retain focus.
B. Do not agree to her request. Explain that management holds you accountable for the Scrum Team’s results, and that you need access to the team to fulfill your responsibilities.

Explanation:
The Scrum Master facilitates communication within the team and shields it from unnecessary interruptions. While respecting the Scrum Master’s role, there may be cases where direct communication is necessary for leadership purposes. Balancing both responsibilities maintains the Scrum framework’s integrity while allowing for managerial oversight when needed.

Question#4

What is the primary benefit of an agile approach as compared to a traditional up-front approach? (choose the best answer)

A. To maximize value.
B. To utilize resources efficiently.
C. To deliver on-time, on-budget, and on-scope.
D. To minimize risks.

Explanation:
Agile prioritizes delivering the highest possible value to customers by iterating, adapting, and responding to feedback. This approach contrasts with traditional methods that prioritize efficiency, budget, and scope but may not always maximize value due to rigid upfront planning.

Question#5

What measure does NOT provide relevant or useful information about a team's ability to deliver value to the user/customer in the future? (choose the best answer)

A. Story points delivered trends.
B. User/customer satisfaction trends.
C. Technical debt trends.
D. Consistent achievement of Sprint Goals.

Explanation:
Story points are a measure of effort, not value. While tracking story points can help gauge team velocity, it does not provide insights into how much value is being delivered to the customer. The other options focus on value or quality, which are more relevant in Agile for ensuring future delivery capabilities​.

Exam Code: PAL-IQ & A: 36 Q&AsUpdated:  2025-06-01

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