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Scaled Agile SAFe-SASM Exam - Topic 5 Question 18 Discussion

During Iteration planning, the Product Owner introduces multiple new Stories to the team. Following a discussion, the team is unclear on the scope of the work and adds spikes into the Iteration for research. How should a Scrum Master help resolve this issue?
B) Ensure the Product Owner and the team arrived at the planning session with proper preparation and C) Discourage the team from creating spikes so they can focus on other Stories
A) Have the team work on the Stories and identity the dependencies as they go
D) Allow the team to finish planning and commit to Stories with existing unknowns

Scaled Agile SAFe-SASM Exam - Topic 5 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-SASM exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 5
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During Iteration planning, the Product Owner introduces multiple new Stories to the team. Following a discussion, the team is unclear on the scope of the work and adds spikes into the Iteration for research. How should a Scrum Master help resolve this issue?

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Suggested Answer: B, C

Identify Impediments:

Purpose: The Scrum of Scrums meeting helps identify and address impediments that affect multiple teams. This ensures that these blockers are resolved quickly, allowing teams to continue their work without disruptions.

Process: Representatives from different teams come together to discuss challenges, share updates, and seek assistance in removing impediments.

Facilitate Cross-Team Collaboration:

Purpose: The meeting fosters collaboration among teams working on the same product or solution, ensuring that their efforts are aligned and integrated.

Process: Teams share their progress, dependencies, and upcoming work, enabling better coordination and synchronization across the Agile Release Train (ART).

SAFe Scrum Master Reference:

SAFe highlights the importance of the Scrum of Scrums meeting for coordinating efforts and solving cross-team issues, ensuring that the ART functions smoothly and efficiently.


by Dalene at Jan 22, 2025, 04:25 PM

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Lucia
9 months ago
D sounds like a recipe for chaos. How can you commit with unknowns?
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Olene
9 months ago
A seems risky. Identifying dependencies on the fly? No thanks.
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Rosenda
10 months ago
Wait, spikes are bad? I thought they were helpful for clarity.
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Lai
10 months ago
Totally agree with B! Can't skip that step.
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Noel
10 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Preparation is key!
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Kristeen
10 months ago
I’m a bit torn between letting the team commit to Stories with unknowns or addressing the scope first. Option D seems risky to me.
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Jenifer
10 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where the Scrum Master had to facilitate better communication. Option B feels like the right approach here.
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Bettina
11 months ago
I'm not sure if spikes are always a bad idea, but I feel like option C might limit the team's ability to explore unknowns.
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Marquetta
11 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of preparation before planning sessions. It seems like option B makes sense to ensure clarity.
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Jannette
11 months ago
I agree with Reena. The Scrum Master should allow the team to finish planning and commit to the stories, even with some existing unknowns. The spikes can help them address those.
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Reena
11 months ago
I'm not sure discouraging the spikes is the right approach. The team seems to have identified a legitimate need for more research, so the Scrum Master should support that.
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Lili
11 months ago
I'm leaning towards B. The Scrum Master should ensure both the Product Owner and the team are prepared for the planning session. That would help avoid this kind of confusion.
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Hobert
11 months ago
Hmm, I think the key here is that the team added spikes for research. That suggests they recognized the need to better understand the scope before committing to the stories.
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Mira
11 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should focus on the team's lack of preparation or the Scrum Master's role in resolving the issue.
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Dudley
1 year ago
Haha, the Scrum Master should just wave a magic wand and make all the unknowns disappear. Easy peasy!
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Regenia
1 year ago
Haha, the Scrum Master should just wave a magic wand and make all the unknowns disappear. Easy peasy!
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Veda
1 year ago
B) Ensure the Product Owner and the team arrived at the planning session with proper preparation
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Chanel
1 year ago
A) Have the team work on the Stories and identity the dependencies as they go
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Mica
1 year ago
C is a terrible idea! Discouraging spikes when the team is unclear on the scope is just setting them up for failure.
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Armando
1 year ago
B) Ensure the Product Owner and the team arrived at the planning session with proper preparation
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Virgie
1 year ago
A) Have the team work on the Stories and identity the dependencies as they go
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Shayne
1 year ago
I agree with Sommer. Proper preparation is key to a successful planning session. Spikes can be a waste of time if the team isn't ready.
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Sommer
1 year ago
B is the correct answer. The Product Owner and team should come prepared to the planning session to avoid confusion.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I think the team should work on the Stories and identify dependencies as they go. It will help clarify the scope.
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Dominic
1 year ago
I agree with Laurel. It's important for the team and Product Owner to be on the same page.
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Alethea
1 year ago
The team needs to understand the scope before committing to the stories. Spikes are a good way to research and clarify the unknowns.
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Queenie
1 year ago
B) Ensure the Product Owner and the team arrived at the planning session with proper preparation
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Filiberto
1 year ago
A) Have the team work on the Stories and identity the dependencies as they go
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Eloisa
1 year ago
B) Ensure the Product Owner and the team arrived at the planning session with proper preparation
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Mica
1 year ago
A) Have the team work on the Stories and identity the dependencies as they go
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Laurel
1 year ago
I think the Scrum Master should ensure proper preparation before the planning session.
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