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Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam
Question #: 66
Topic #: 4
[All PSM-II Questions]

Which two statements are true regarding the nature of large-scale product development with Scrum?

(choose the best two answers)

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Suggested Answer: A, C

According to the Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework, one of the principles for scaling agile development is to descale the organization, which means simplifying the structure and reducing dependencies and handoffs. A well-structured Product Backlog can help achieve this by enabling feature teams, which are cross-functional and cross-component teams that can deliver a complete customer-centric feature. Feature teams minimize and often eliminate Developers working on multiple Scrum Teams during a Sprint, as they can focus on one Product Backlog item at a time. This also improves productivity, quality, and learning, as Developers can avoid context switching and multitasking, which are known to reduce efficiency and effectiveness. A person working on multiple Scrum Teams at the same time is often less productive than when that person can focus on the Sprint Backlog of a single Scrum Team.

The Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework also states that Scrum does not change when scaling up to multiple teams. The core Scrum framework remains intact, with one Product Owner, one Product Backlog, and potentially releasable Increments every Sprint. The only changes are adding a few coordination practices to cope with the increased complexity and interdependencies. Therefore, changes to the core Scrum framework are not needed to be successful with Scrum at large scale.

Scrum Team members do not have to be working full time on a team, as long as they are committed to the Sprint Goal and deliver a Done Increment every Sprint. However, it is recommended that they spend as much time as possible with their team, as this fosters collaboration, communication, and alignment.


The Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework | Atlassian, accessed on September 30, 2023

Overview - Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), accessed on September 30, 2023

Practices for Scaling Lean & Agile Development: Large, Multisite, and Offshore Product Development with Large-Scale Scrum, Craig Larman and Bas Vodde, 2010

Leading Large Scale Product Development with Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), Kamlesh Ravlani, 2015

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Jesusita
3 months ago
Not sure about that, some people juggle multiple teams just fine!
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Louvenia
3 months ago
I think full-time commitment to one team is a must for success.
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Keneth
3 months ago
Wait, are we saying changes to Scrum are necessary? That seems off.
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Dottie
4 months ago
Totally agree, working on multiple teams is a productivity killer.
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Leonora
4 months ago
A well-structured Product Backlog really helps with focus!
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Floyd
4 months ago
I recall that Scrum Team members should ideally be full-time, but I wonder if there are exceptions in large-scale environments.
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Ruthann
4 months ago
I feel like changes to the Scrum framework could be necessary for large-scale projects, but I’m not entirely convinced that’s the only way to be successful.
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Leonor
4 months ago
I think I saw a practice question that mentioned the productivity issues with people working on multiple teams, so I might lean towards that being true.
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Owen
5 months ago
I remember discussing how a well-structured Product Backlog can really help with team focus, but I'm not sure if it completely eliminates the need for developers on multiple teams.
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Tequila
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this. The Scrum principles are well-defined, so I think I can identify the two true statements here.
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Shelba
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll focus on the key Scrum concepts like the Product Backlog and Scrum Teams, and try to determine which statements best align with those.
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Scarlet
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review the Scrum framework and consider how it scales up to larger projects.
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Melissa
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the Scrum principles and how they apply to large-scale product development.
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Lanie
5 months ago
Wait, is there a browser plugin involved too? Option B mentions that, but I'm not sure if that's necessary or just an extra step. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Eliseo
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. There are a lot of details about the situation, but I'm not sure how they all tie into the specific justifications being asked for. I'll need to re-read the question carefully and make sure I understand the key points before selecting my answers.
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Harley
5 months ago
Retainer and bundled case rates seem like different reimbursement methods - that sounds like a key clue for solving this.
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Tiera
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one, but I think it might have to do with the fact that Hybrid Clouds combine both public and private cloud services, so the service levels could vary depending on which part of the cloud infrastructure is being used.
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Margurite
2 years ago
So, we all agree on A and C? Minimizing multitasking and a good backlog sound like key factors for large-scale Scrum.
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Tabetha
2 years ago
I’m with Claire and Daniel. A and C seem to be the correct options. Full-time work per team might not always be feasible.
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Wilda
2 years ago
I agree. A and C are solid. B is tricky; modifying the core framework usually isn't recommended.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I think A and C make sense. A structured backlog and focused team members boost productivity.
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Yuki
2 years ago
Yeah, the one about Scrum. What are you leaning towards?
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Johnson
2 years ago
Has anyone else thought about the large-scale product dev question?
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