The Scrum Master Role Flashcards

A Scrum Master notices the Daily Scrum regularly runs 35 minutes. What is the most appropriate action?

Answer: Coach the Developers to keep it within the 15-minute timebox

The Scrum Master coaches the team to respect the 15-minute timebox while letting Developers own the event.

How does the Scrum Master primarily serve the Product Owner?

Answer: By helping with effective Product Backlog management techniques

The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner find techniques for effective Product Backlog management, not do the work for them.

A stakeholder repeatedly contacts Developers directly with new requirements mid-Sprint. The Scrum Master should:

Answer: Coach the stakeholder on Scrum and protect the team from disruption

The Scrum Master removes impediments and coaches stakeholders on how to interact with the team appropriately.

Which best describes the Scrum Master's authority over the Developers?

Answer: A servant-leader who has no command-and-control authority

The Scrum Master is a servant leader, not a manager with command-and-control authority over the Developers.

During Sprint Planning the team struggles to define a clear Sprint Goal. The Scrum Master should:

Answer: Facilitate the conversation so the team crafts the goal

The Scrum Master facilitates Scrum events so they are productive, helping the team reach a Sprint Goal themselves.

What is the Scrum Master's responsibility regarding organizational adoption of Scrum?

Answer: Lead and coach the organization in its Scrum adoption

The Scrum Master serves the organization by leading and coaching it in adopting Scrum.

A new Scrum Master finds the team has no Definition of Done. What should they do?

Answer: Help the team and organization create a Definition of Done

The Scrum Master helps establish a Definition of Done if organizational standards are missing.