Steven is a Scrum Master that was hired to help an organization, that is new to Scrum, understands and enacts Scrum effectively. Which three activities would be acceptable? (Choose three.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
The Scrum Master serves the organization in several ways, including: Leading and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption; Planning Scrum implementations within the organization; Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact Scrum and empirical product development.
Question 72
What are two signs that a Scrum Team is self-managing? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer: C,D
Explanation A self-managing Scrum Team is one that internally decides who does what, when, and how. It does not need external direction or supervision to accomplish its work. A self-managing Scrum Team can resolve conflicts and continue working, as this shows that the team members can collaborate effectively and handle disagreements without escalating them. Creativity flourishes and new possibilities are explored, as this shows that the team members are empowered to experiment and innovate, rather than following a fixed plan or process. References: The Scrum Guide 20201, section "The Scrum Team" The Scrum Master Learning Path2, module "The Self-Managing Scrum Team" The Professional Scrum Master II Course3, topic "Self-Management"
Question 73
Another team's Scrum Master seeks your advice. The Daily Scrum always runs longer than 15 minutes. The Developers suggest splitting the Scrum Team into two teams. What is your response? (Choose the best answer)
Correct Answer: A
Splitting a team into two teams is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. It may have implications for the product vision, the product backlog, the sprint goal, the sprint backlog, the definition of done, and the team dynamics. It may also reduce the effectiveness of the Scrum Team by creating dependencies, communication overhead, and coordination challenges. Therefore, before considering such a drastic measure, it is advisable to explore other options to improve the quality and efficiency of the Daily Scrum. One option is to ask for help from another Scrum Master who can observe the Daily Scrum and provide feedback and suggestions.
Question 74
Your organization always stresses the importance of on-time delivery and reliability. A manager has detected that your team's progress is too slow. They feel that your team's velocity needs to be 10% higher. The organization expects you, as the Scrum Master, to make it happen. How do you respond? (choose the best two answers)
Correct Answer: B,C
Explanation B: You inform management of organizational impediments that prevent the Scrum Team from being more productive. You enlist their help to remove these impediments. This is a good answer because it is consistent with the Scrum Master's accountability to serve the Scrum Team and the organization by identifying and addressing the factors that hinder the team's effectiveness12. By informing management of the organizational impediments, you can leverage their authority and influence to resolve them. By enlisting their help, you can also foster a collaborative and supportive relationship with them. C. You explain how a Scrum Team uses the velocity of a Sprint primarily to forecast work for the next Sprint, not to perfectly predict future productivity. You refer management to the Product Owner for all information concerning the progress of development. This is another good answer because it is consistent with the Scrum Master's accountability to educate and coach the organization on the Scrum framework and itsprinciples12. By explaining how velocity is used in Scrum, you can help management understand that it is not a reliable metric for measuring performance or comparing teams. By referring management to the Product Owner, you can also respect the Product Owner's accountability to manage the product backlog and communicate the value and status of the product34. References: 1: What is a Scrum Master? | Scrum.org 2: What is a scrum master? [+ Responsibilities] | Atlassian 3: What is a Product Owner? | Scrum.org 4: What is a product owner? [+ Responsibilities] | Atlassian : Scrum Guide | Scrum Guides
Question 75
What would be the best two ways to identify that a Development Team is self-organizing? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: B,D
In self-organized teams creativity thrives, conflicts can be resolved, and new possibilities are explored.