Scrum Master Certified (SMC) — Question 47

What is Quality Assurance?

Answer options

• A. The evaluation of processes and standards that govern quality management in a project to ensure that they continue to be relevant.
• B. Identification and definition of the product required from a Sprint and the project along with the Acceptance Criteria, any development methods to be followed, and the key responsibilities of Scrum Team members in regards to quality.
• C. The execution of the planned quality activities by the Scrum Team in the process of creating deliverables that are potentially shippable.
• D. A Scrum approach in which the team learns from experience and stakeholder engagement to constantly keep the Prioritized Product Backlog updated with any changes in requirements.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, accurately defines Quality Assurance as the assessment of processes and standards that ensure quality management remains relevant. Options B and C focus on specific activities and definitions related to Scrum but do not encompass the broader concept of Quality Assurance. Option D describes a Scrum practice that emphasizes learning and adaptation rather than the evaluation of quality processes.