Scrum PSK-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSK-I exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 3

True or False: If Scrum is used with Kanban then having a Scrum Master is optional.

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: B

Kanban does not eliminate the need for a Scrum Master when used with Scrum. The Scrum Master remains an essential role to facilitate the Scrum framework, help the team adopt both Scrum and Kanban practices effectively, and ensure the team understands and adheres to Scrum principles.

The role of the Scrum Master includes coaching the team on both Scrum and Kanban practices, removing impediments, and promoting continuous improvement. Therefore, even when Scrum is used with Kanban, the Scrum Master is not optional but a critical role in ensuring that the integration of these practices is successful(

by Malinda at Nov 19, 2025, 06:35 AM

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Rory

10 hours ago

I’m not so sure about that, seems like a gray area.

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Anissa

6 days ago

False for sure, can't skip the Scrum Master role.

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Kristofer

11 days ago

Wait, really? I thought it could be optional with Kanban.

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Vi

16 days ago

Totally agree, having a Scrum Master is essential!

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Laquanda

21 days ago

I think it's False. Scrum needs a Scrum Master.

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Marget

26 days ago

I'm going to have to go with B) False on this one. The Scrum Master is the quarterback of the team, you can't just bench them.

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Susana

1 month ago

Haha, the Scrum Master is the glue that holds it all together. B) False, no doubt about it.

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Merri

1 month ago

That's a tricky one. I'm going to go with B) False.

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Sage

1 month ago

I could be wrong, but I feel like combining Scrum and Kanban still requires a Scrum Master to facilitate the team effectively.

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Kris

2 months ago

I think I saw a practice question about this, and it mentioned that the Scrum Master role is crucial for maintaining Scrum principles.

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Lyndia

2 months ago

False, for sure. The Scrum Master is essential in Scrum, regardless of whether you're also using Kanban. I'm confident about that.

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Freida

2 months ago

I think the answer is False. The Scrum Master is a core part of the Scrum framework, even if you're also using Kanban. But I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.

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Brande

2 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the Scrum Master helps with the process, even if Kanban is involved.

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Keshia

2 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The Scrum Master is a key role in Scrum, but if you're also using Kanban, maybe that changes things? I'll have to review my notes on Scrum-Kanban integration.

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Glendora

2 months ago

I remember discussing how the roles in Scrum are pretty defined, so I think having a Scrum Master is important regardless of Kanban.

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Mila

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Scrum and Kanban together? Sounds like a recipe for chaos.

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Sherman

3 months ago

B) False, definitely. You can't have Scrum without a Scrum Master, that's like having a car without wheels.

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Lavera

3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know Scrum and Kanban can be used together, but I'm not confident if that means the Scrum Master role is optional.

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Mayra

3 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'll need to think through the relationship between Scrum and Kanban to decide if a Scrum Master is optional.

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