Scrum PSM-I Exam - Topic 5 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-I exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 5

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How is management external to the Scrum Team involved in the Daily Scrum? (Choose the best answer.)

AThe Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

BManagers are not required at the Daily Scrum.

CManagement gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.

DThe Product Owner represents their opinions.

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the Scrum Guide, management external to the Scrum Team is not involved in the Daily Scrum at all. The Daily Scrum is an internal event for the Development Team to inspect their progress toward the Sprint Goal and plan their work for the next 24 hours. The other options are not valid ways for management to be involved in the Daily Scrum, as they are either intrusive (such as giving an update or speaking on behalf of others) or unnecessary (such as being represented by the Product Owner or the Scrum Master).

by Earleen at Jul 08, 2025, 09:34 PM

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Vincenza

5 months ago

Wait, does the Scrum Master really speak for management?

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Willow

5 months ago

Totally agree, it's for the team!

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Beatriz

6 months ago

Management giving updates seems unnecessary.

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Twila

6 months ago

I thought the Product Owner had a say in this?

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Eloisa

6 months ago

Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum.

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Yolande

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the role of the Product Owner here. Do they really represent management’s opinions during the Daily Scrum?

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Janna

7 months ago

I think there was a practice question about this, and it mentioned that management doesn’t give updates at the Daily Scrum.

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Annabelle

7 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like the Scrum Master shouldn’t be speaking for management during the Daily Scrum.

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Elly

7 months ago

I remember discussing how the Daily Scrum is really for the team, so I think managers might not be required to attend.

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Jerilyn

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I know the Daily Scrum is for the Scrum Team, but I'm not sure how management is involved, if at all. I'll need to think this through carefully and review the Scrum principles to make sure I choose the best answer.

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Velda

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The Daily Scrum is for the Scrum Team to coordinate their work, so managers are not required to attend. The Product Owner might represent management's interests, but the Scrum Master doesn't speak on their behalf. I'm feeling pretty confident about this one.

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Argelia

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the Daily Scrum is for the Scrum Team, but I'm not sure how management fits in. I'll need to review the Scrum Guide to make sure I understand the right answer.

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Adolph

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the involvement of management in the Daily Scrum, but I think the key is to focus on the Scrum Team and their responsibilities.

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Felicitas

10 months ago

This question is a total no-brainer. Managers have no business being at the Daily Scrum. It's like asking a cat to do your taxes - just doesn't make sense!

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Vincent

8 months ago

B) Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum.

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Adell

9 months ago

A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

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Kimberely

10 months ago

Actually, I think the correct answer is D) The Product Owner represents their opinions.

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Nana

10 months ago

B) Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum. Absolutely! The Daily Scrum is all about the team, not for managers to micromanage. Leave them out!

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Vannessa

10 months ago

A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf. Hmm, I don't think the Scrum Master should be speaking for management. That seems like it would defeat the purpose of the Daily Scrum.

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Casie

9 months ago

B) Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum.

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Loreta

10 months ago

A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

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Elmer

10 months ago

I believe it's C) Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.

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Leontine

11 months ago

D) The Product Owner represents their opinions. Makes sense, the Product Owner is the link between the Scrum Team and the stakeholders, including management.

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Lawanda

10 months ago

C) Management gives an update at the start of each Daily Scrum.

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Rashida

10 months ago

D) The Product Owner represents their opinions.

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Tresa

10 months ago

A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

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Lashawnda

11 months ago

B) Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum. Exactly! The Daily Scrum is for the Scrum Team to align and plan their work, not for management to get involved.

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Regenia

10 months ago

D) The Product Owner represents their opinions.

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Gary

10 months ago

B) Managers are not required at the Daily Scrum. Exactly! The Daily Scrum is for the Scrum Team to align and plan their work, not for management to get involved.

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Paulene

10 months ago

A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

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Lettie

11 months ago

I agree with Meaghan, the Scrum Master is the link between the team and management.

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Meaghan

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) The Scrum Master speaks on their behalf.

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