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Module 2 Challenge ( Agile Project Management ) Answers 2025

Question 1

When using Scrum, the team repeats project processes in a timebox. What Agile term does this approach represent?

  • Increments

  • Increases

  • Inspections

  • Iterations ✅

🔹 Explanation: Scrum teams work in short, time-boxed cycles called iterations (or sprints).

Question 2

In Scrum, what is the main responsibility of the Development Team?

  • Planning the project

  • Determining how a team will deliver a product ✅

  • What the project mission statement is

  • Help unblock team obstacles so things can get done

🔹 Explanation: The Development Team self-organizes to decide how to deliver the product during each Sprint.

Question 3

What is one difference between a project manager and Scrum Master?

  • The Scrum Master prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a project manager coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them.

  • The project manager prepares the work schedule for the team members and assigns responsibilities, while a Scrum Master coaches the team on Scrum and motivates them. ✅

  • There is no difference between the two.

  • The project manager is concerned with the team’s performance, while the Scrum Master is concerned with managing the team’s Backlog.

🔹 Explanation: In Scrum, the Scrum Master coaches and supports, but does not assign tasks.

Question 4

What are some tasks Product Owners are responsible for? (Select all that apply)

  • Deal with vendors and contract negotiations

  • Continuously maximize the value of the product delivered by the Scrum Team ✅

  • Ensure the team builds the right product or service ✅

  • Ensure the Product Backlog is visible and transparent to all ✅

🔹 Explanation: The Product Owner owns the product vision and backlog — maximizing product value.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: In a Scrum team, the Scrum Master often assumes the same responsibilities, and in many ways is similar to the role of the _____.

  • Project Manager ✅

  • Project Owner

  • Developers

  • Technical Manager

🔹 Explanation: The Scrum Master guides processes and removes impediments like a Project Manager, but in an Agile context.

Question 6

What are the benefits of locating a team in the same physical space (also known as co-locating)? (Select all that apply)

  • The team collaborates effectively over video conferencing platforms.

  • The team works across time zones by coordinating schedules.

  • The team gets together quickly to get work done or solve a problem ✅

  • The team delivers a higher quality of work at a quicker rate ✅

🔹 Explanation: Co-location improves communication speed and quality of output.

Question 7

Whose needs is the Product Owner responsible for meeting?

  • The customer’s ✅

  • The developer’s

  • The Scrum Master’s

  • The project manager’s

🔹 Explanation: The Product Owner represents the customer and their priorities to the Scrum Team.

Question 8

As part of the Development Team, Gilly is working on a product feature which requires them to use an unfamiliar programming language. Another team member, Sakira, realizes they can help. Sakira decides to pause their current tasks to help Gilly complete the feature. What core Scrum value does this describe?

  • Openness

  • Commitment ✅

  • Respect

  • Courage

🔹 Explanation: Helping a teammate complete work demonstrates commitment to the Sprint Goal.

Question 9

A Development Team wants to become more effective. They have a tendency to work as individuals even when a team member is stuck on a task. What trait should they improve upon as a team?

  • Cross-functional

  • Supportive ✅

  • Self-organizing

  • Customer-oriented

🔹 Explanation: The issue is lack of collaboration. Being supportive — helping each other — will improve effectiveness.

Question 10

Which Scrum team role is primarily responsible for reconciling conflict between team members?

  • Scrum Master ✅

  • Development Team

  • Product Owner

  • Project Owner

🔹 Explanation: The Scrum Master facilitates team communication and resolves conflicts to keep the team functioning.

✅ Summary of Correct Answers

  1. Iterations

  2. Determining how a team will deliver a product

  3. Project manager assigns; Scrum Master coaches

  4. Maximize product value; Build right product; Keep backlog visible

  5. Project Manager

  6. Get together quickly; Deliver higher quality faster

  7. The customer’s

  8. Commitment

  9. Supportive

  10. Scrum Master