Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 2

A Scrum Team has been using the Daily Scrum to report Sprint progress to the Product Owner, because the Product Owner wants to track what every Developer is working on every day. What is the best thing for the Scrum Master to do?

(choose the best answer)

ACoach the Product Owner and the Developers on the purpose of Scrum events and let them figure out how to deal with this situation.

BStart attending the Daily Scrum so that whenever the Developers have a conflict with
the Product Owner, the Scrum Master can resolve the conflict

CNothing. The Product Owner can continue to track progress at the Daily Scrum.

DAsk the Product Owner to stop attending the Daily Scrum.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: E

The Development Team owns the Definition of ''Done'' and is accountable for the quality of the Product Backlog items.

by Rozella at Nov 16, 2022, 06:10 AM

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Odelia

4 months ago

D feels too extreme. Just educate the PO instead!

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Glynda

4 months ago

B could create more issues than it solves.

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Jolanda

4 months ago

Surprised that anyone thinks C is okay. That's not how Scrum works!

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Denae

4 months ago

I disagree, C seems fine. The PO should know what's going on.

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Melissa

4 months ago

A is definitely the best choice here. Coaching is key!

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Laurena

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused about C. It feels wrong to just let the Product Owner continue attending if it disrupts the purpose of the Daily Scrum. I lean towards A, but I’m not completely confident.

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Lettie

5 months ago

I think I saw a similar question in our practice tests. If the Scrum Master gets involved directly, like in B, it might not help the team grow. A seems more aligned with Scrum principles.

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Broderick

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like if the Product Owner is tracking progress, it could lead to micromanagement. Maybe D could be a good option?

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Daniel

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how the Daily Scrum is meant for the Developers to synchronize, not for reporting to the Product Owner. So, I think A might be the right choice.

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Altha

5 months ago

Based on the error message, I'd say the most likely root cause is an SSO authentication error. That's my best guess for this one.

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Trina

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Using @isTest(seeAllData=true) seems like it could work, but I'm not sure if that's the most efficient approach. I'll have to think about this one a bit more.

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Shenika

5 months ago

I'm not too sure, but wasn't there a practice question about the role of service governance? It might have mentioned something similar.

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Owen

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards D - the switch will reboot itself and try again. But I'm not 100% sure, so I'll have to review the boot process again to be certain.

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Edwin

9 months ago

This question is a real head-scratcher. The Product Owner must be a control freak to want that level of detail. Maybe they need to be put in 'time-out' during the Daily Scrum!

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Mozell

9 months ago

Option C is just ridiculous. Letting the Product Owner continue to disrupt the Daily Scrum is a recipe for disaster. The Scrum Master needs to step in and restore the true purpose of the event.

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Dulce

9 months ago

B) Yes, having the Scrum Master present can help facilitate communication and prevent conflicts during the Daily Scrum.

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Alton

9 months ago

A) That sounds like a good idea. The Scrum Master can help educate both parties on the importance of the Daily Scrum.

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Emogene

9 months ago

B) Start attending the Daily Scrum so that whenever the Developers have a conflict with the Product Owner, the Scrum Master can resolve the conflict.

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Vannessa

9 months ago

A) Coach the Product Owner and the Developers on the purpose of Scrum events and let them figure out how to deal with this situation.

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Alberto

9 months ago

I can't believe the Product Owner wants to track every Developer's daily progress. That's like having a babysitter for the team! Option D is the only sensible choice here.

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Theresia

8 months ago

It's important for the Product Owner to understand the purpose of the Daily Scrum and respect the team's autonomy. Option D is the way to go.

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Lashunda

8 months ago

I agree, the Product Owner should trust the team to manage their own progress. Asking them to stop attending the Daily Scrum is the right move.

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Nikita

9 months ago

Option D is definitely the best choice. The Product Owner shouldn't be micromanaging the team like that.

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Margot

10 months ago

Option B is a bad idea. The Scrum Master should facilitate, not dominate the Daily Scrum. That would defeat the purpose of the event.

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Harrison

8 months ago

A) Yes, the Scrum Master should facilitate the meeting, not take over.

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Rachael

9 months ago

B) I agree, the Scrum Master should not dominate the Daily Scrum.

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Sommer

9 months ago

A) Coach the Product Owner and the Developers on the purpose of Scrum events and let them figure out how to deal with this situation.

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Gregoria

10 months ago

The Daily Scrum is for the Developers to coordinate and plan their work, not for the Product Owner to micromanage. Option A is the way to go - the Scrum Master needs to educate everyone on the purpose of Scrum events.

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