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You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams. What are two key concerns for the Scrum Master to take into account in this situation? (Choose two.)
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Lai
10 months ago
I think having enough work is overrated, focus on quality!
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Enola
11 months ago
Workload balance is key, but integration matters too!
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Daniel
11 months ago
Isn't it risky to rely on an external specialist?
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Leontine
11 months ago
Totally agree, teams should solve their own issues.
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Marshall
11 months ago
Gotta keep that stable velocity!
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Marsha
12 months ago
I wonder if having enough work to keep everyone busy is really a priority here. It seems like the focus should be on delivering quality increments instead.
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Henriette
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question about teams needing to solve problems on their own, which could relate to this situation. Maybe that’s a concern?
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Tijuana
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think maintaining a stable velocity is important too, especially if the teams are relying on that specialist.
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Elza
1 year ago
I remember discussing how external dependencies can impact the team's ability to deliver integrated increments, so I think that might be a key concern.
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Sang
1 year ago
I've got a strategy - I'll focus on the concerns around maintaining velocity and the teams' ability to integrate their work. Those seem like the most relevant factors to consider in this situation.
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Trevor
1 year ago
Okay, I think the key is balancing the desire for stable velocity with empowering the teams to solve the problem themselves. The ability to produce integrated Increments is also important.
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Lajuana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure if the need to keep all team members busy is a key concern here. I'll have to think this through.
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Herminia
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the concerns around maintaining velocity and the benefits of the teams figuring out a solution themselves.
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Anissa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions the team has been delivering value incrementally, so I'm wondering if there might be some value in exploring new solution components as suggested in option D. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Agustin
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about the priority range for transform rules on the Cisco Expressway. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, so I'll go with option C.
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Carin
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the benefits of using simulators for testing. I'll need to carefully consider each option and think about the key advantages of simulators.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
This is a classic Scrum dilemma - balancing the needs of the teams with the constraints of the real world. The Scrum Master has their work cut out for them!
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Clement
1 year ago
You know, if the technical specialist is that critical, maybe we need to rethink the team structure. But either way, the Scrum Master has to find a way to make it work.
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Daniela
1 year ago
B) The benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
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Camellia
1 year ago
A) The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
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Tresa
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the developers are just trying to get out of doing any real work. But the Scrum Master has to make sure the teams can figure things out for themselves.
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Rory
1 year ago
C) Haha, I bet the developers are just trying to get out of doing any real work.
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Yasuko
1 year ago
B) The benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
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Junita
1 year ago
A) The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
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Meaghan
1 year ago
I agree, maintaining a stable velocity is also crucial. We can't let external dependencies disrupt the flow of the Sprints.
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Stephanie
1 year ago
I agree, maintaining a stable velocity is also crucial. We can't let external dependencies disrupt the flow of the Sprints.
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Victor
1 year ago
D) The ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.
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Odette
1 year ago
A) The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
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Lucina
1 year ago
Hmm, the ability to produce integrated Increments is definitely a key concern here. We don't want to jeopardize the teams' progress just to keep everyone busy.
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Hester
1 year ago
B) The benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
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Moon
1 year ago
True, we need to ensure the teams can deliver a working product.
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Jackie
1 year ago
D) The ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.
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Leonor
1 year ago
A) The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
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Barbra
1 year ago
D) The ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.
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Martin
1 year ago
A) The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
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Marsha
2 years ago
I see your points. But I also think the desire to maintain a stable velocity is important in this situation.
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France
2 years ago
I agree with Dorcas. Another concern could be the benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
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Dorcas
2 years ago
I think the key concern is the ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.