SCRUM The Scrum Master Role 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

How does the Scrum Master primarily serve the Product Owner?

Accepted Answer

By helping with effective Product Backlog management techniques

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Coach the stakeholder on Scrum and protect the team from disruption

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Facilitate the conversation so the team crafts the goal

Answer

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

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