GAQM CASPO-001 Exam Dumps

Incremental delivery in Scrum involves delivering usable product pieces iteratively. The Scrum Guide defines an Increment as: 'a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal' that is 'usable' and 'meets the Definition of Done.' Option D---deploying functional increments over the project---reflects this, emphasizing cumulative value delivery.

A: Nonfunctional increments contradict the 'usable' requirement.

B: Testing is part of creating a 'Done' Increment, not a post-delivery step.

C: Process improvement is a Retrospective focus, not incremental delivery.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, the Increment must be usable.' (Section: 'The Increment')

Thus, D is correct.

The Sprint Backlog is collectively owned by the Developers, not assigned to individuals. The Scrum Guide defines it as: 'The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers... It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint.' Self-organization means the Developers decide who does what, without fixed ownership of items.

A, B: Individual assignment isn't mandated; it's a team effort.

C: Correct---the Developers as a whole own it.

D: The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how).' (Section: 'Sprint Backlog')

Thus, C is correct.

The Scrum Guide grants the Product Owner sole authority over the Product Backlog: 'The Product Owner is one person, not a committee... For Product Owners to succeed, the entire organization must respect their decisions.' No external roles or processes override this.

A, C, D, E: These introduce roles (CFO, CEO, program manager, architect, change board) not recognized in Scrum as limiting the Product Owner's authority.

F: Impediments affect execution, not the Product Owner's right to update the backlog.

B: This reflects the Scrum Guide's intent---ultimate authority rests with the Product Owner, though they may delegate tasks (not authority).

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes: Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal; Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items; Ordering Product Backlog items; and, Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood... The Product Owner is one person, not a committee.' (Section: 'The Product Owner')

Thus, B is correct.

The Product Owner's primary duty is to maximize value, with flexibility in how they order the Product Backlog. The Scrum Guide states: 'The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes... Ordering Product Backlog items.' Option E gives the Product Owner latitude to consider value, effort, risk, dependencies, or other factors relevant to the Product Goal.

A, C: Prioritizing effort or cost over value is too narrow.

B: Cohesion is a Developer concern, not the Product Owner's primary focus.

D, F: Resource availability is a constraint, not the sole criterion.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs, but those who will perform the work are the final judge as to what goes into the Increment.' (Section: 'Sprint Planning') E reflects this holistic approach.

Thus, E is correct.

The Scrum Guide describes the Sprint Retrospective as an event where the Scrum Team inspects itself and plans improvements, with the Scrum Master playing a dual role: 'The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective... and ensures that the event takes place and is positive and productive.' Option C captures this---participating as a team member and facilitating when needed. Option A (scribe) is too narrow and not required. Option B (prioritizing) is a team decision, not the Scrum Master's alone. Option D (reporting to management) violates Scrum's team autonomy. Thus, C is correct.