Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 4 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 46
Topic #: 4

A Developer from the Scrum Team is always missing the Daily Scrum. She feels that if she is doing her job well, it does not matter whether she attends or not. The other Developers on the team have not done anything about it. As the Scrum Master how should you respond to this situation?

(choose the best answer)

AYou do not intervene. The Developers own the Daily Scrum, so they should deal with any issues with attendance.

BAsk the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

CTalk to the Developer who is missing the Daily Scrum and ask her to always attend the Daily Scrum.

DTeach the Developers how to deal with this situation by attending the Daily Scrum yourself.

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Suggested Answer: B

Multiple Scrum Teams could have the same Sprint start dates but it is not mandatory as the importance is on being able to integrate their shippable Increments at the end of their Sprints.

by Detra at Mar 20, 2023, 05:36 AM

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Kristal

7 months ago

Wait, is it really okay to just skip the Daily Scrum?

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Buck

7 months ago

Option B sounds like a good way to address it.

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Miss

7 months ago

But what if she really is doing fine without it?

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Zana

7 months ago

Totally agree, everyone should be there!

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Glory

7 months ago

I think attendance is key for team cohesion.

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Makeda

8 months ago

I thought option D was interesting, but it feels a bit off. Shouldn't the Scrum Master facilitate rather than just model attendance?

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Gail

8 months ago

I’m torn between A and B. While the Developers should own the Daily Scrum, I wonder if they really understand the impact of missing members.

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Judy

8 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a similar question in our practice exams. I think option C might be too direct; maybe we should focus on the team's dynamics instead.

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Truman

8 months ago

I remember we discussed how important it is for all team members to be present at the Daily Scrum to ensure alignment. I think option B makes sense, but I'm not sure if the Developers will really engage in that conversation.

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Tammara

8 months ago

I recall a case study where the Scrum Master modeled the behavior they wanted to see. Option D could be a good approach, but I wonder if it might not be the best long-term solution.

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Christiane

8 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the Scrum Master had to intervene. I think option C could be effective, but it might come off as too direct.

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Beckie

8 months ago

I'm not sure if we should just let the team handle it themselves. I feel like option A might lead to more issues down the line if no one addresses the missing Developer.

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Lawana

8 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of team accountability in our last study group. I think option B makes sense because it encourages the team to reflect on the value of the Daily Scrum.

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Chaya

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit torn here. Capture-replay could be a quick way to get some basic tests up and running, but structured scripting might be more robust long-term. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Jospeh

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on Server Protect to make sure I understand the specific conditions that would trigger an alert. I don't want to guess and risk getting it wrong.

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Levi

8 months ago

I definitely recall that proof of work is more associated with public blockchains, but I'm a bit fuzzy on whether private ones use it or not.

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Arminda

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know protectionism is a complex topic, and I'll need to think carefully about the different rationales a government might use.

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Bok

1 year ago

I'll go with Option B as well. It's important to get the team to buy into the process, not just force them to attend. Although, a little humor might help - 'Maybe the Developer is secretly training to become the next Olympic sprint champion?'

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Miss

1 year ago

Option C is a bit too direct. The Scrum Master should try to guide the team first before taking such a strong stance. Sometimes a gentle nudge is all it takes.

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Norah

12 months ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Mabel

1 year ago

A) You do not intervene. The Developers own the Daily Scrum, so they should deal with any issues with attendance.

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Peter

1 year ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Kaitlyn

1 year ago

I agree with Valene. The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion to help the team understand the importance of the Daily Scrum. After all, it's a key Scrum event.

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Valene

1 year ago

Option B is the way to go. Engaging the team to understand the value of the Daily Scrum is the best approach. Leaving it up to the team to address the issue might not work if they're not proactive.

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Teddy

1 year ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Graciela

1 year ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Gabriele

1 year ago

C) Talk to the Developer who is missing the Daily Scrum and ask her to always attend the Daily Scrum.

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Mammie

1 year ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Ezekiel

1 year ago

C) Talk to the Developer who is missing the Daily Scrum and ask her to always attend the Daily Scrum.

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Ronald

1 year ago

B) Ask the Developers, what value they get by having the Daily Scrum with all team members present and what might go wrong if all Developers do not attend.

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Leonida

1 year ago

I think option B is the best choice. We need to discuss the value of the Daily Scrum with the missing Developer.

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Aliza

1 year ago

I agree. It's important for the whole team to be present at the Daily Scrum.

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Leonida

1 year ago

I think as a Scrum Master, we should address this issue.

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