Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 4 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 4

You are the Scrum Master for a Scrum Team whose Daily Scrum is scheduled to start at 10:00 each day. Developers routinely turn up late, and once everyone has assembled, the Daily Scrum starts. By then it is typically 4 to 5 minutes later than scheduled. Other meetings in the organization typically allow 4 to 5 minutes for people to transport within the building.

Some Developers complain that it is now hard to achieve the purpose of the Daily Scrum within the timebox, since there is only 10 or 11 minutes left after waiting for people to show up. The Developers ask for your advice.

(choose the best answer)

AYou suggest an experiment: moving the event to a time that better suits the team.

BYou escalate this issue to management since you are responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted.

CTo incentivize showing up on time, you tell the Developers that when people come late to the Daily Scrum, they will pay a small fee.

DYou turn the question back to the Developers and ask what they think should be done to ensure their Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose.
E. You suggest that when someone shows up late they cannot join that day's Daily
Scrum.

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Suggested Answer: D

This is the best answer because it empowers the Developers to take ownership of their own process and find a solution that works for them. The Scrum Master can facilitate the discussion and help the Developers understand the value and importance of the Daily Scrum, but not impose or dictate any specific action or rule. The Scrum Master can also support the Developers in conducting an experiment and evaluating the results, if they decide to do so.

Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: ''The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality.''

Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 14: ''The Daily Scrum is a key opportunity for inspection and adaptation at the team level. It helps the team to synchronize their work, identify impediments, and collaborate on solutions.''

Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 21: ''The Scrum Master can help the team to resolve conflicts by facilitating dialogue, listening actively, asking powerful questions, and supporting collaborative decision making.''

by Lashon at Mar 19, 2025, 09:57 PM

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Tresa

2 months ago

Why not just ask the team what they want? Sounds reasonable!

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Alverta

2 months ago

Escalating to management won't solve anything.

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Veronika

3 months ago

Wait, charging fees? That seems harsh...

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Janey

3 months ago

Totally agree, let the team decide!

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Rosalyn

3 months ago

Just move the time, it's simple!

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Jacki

3 months ago

Turning the question back to the Developers sounds like a good approach. It encourages ownership, but I wonder if they'll come up with practical solutions.

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Van

4 months ago

I don't really like the idea of charging a fee for being late. That seems harsh and could create a negative atmosphere.

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Eden

4 months ago

I think I saw a practice question about handling late arrivals. Escalating to management feels a bit extreme, but maybe they can help set expectations.

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Mozell

4 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of time management in Daily Scrums. It seems like moving the time could help, but I'm not sure if that's the best solution.

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Mammie

4 months ago

Turning it back to the team is probably the smartest move. They're the ones experiencing the issue, so they might have some good ideas on how to fix it.

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Stefanie

4 months ago

Charging a fee for being late seems a bit harsh. I'd rather try to understand why the developers are having trouble getting there on time and see if we can find a solution together.

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Maile

5 months ago

I'm not sure escalating this to management is the best approach. As the Scrum Master, I feel like we should try to work this out with the team first.

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Marti

5 months ago

I think moving the Daily Scrum to a better time for the team is a good idea. We should experiment and see if that helps.

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Ressie

10 months ago

I like the idea of not allowing latecomers to join the Daily Scrum, that might encourage everyone to be on time.

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Delmy

11 months ago

I don't think we should escalate this to management just yet, let's try solving it within the team first.

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Hollis

11 months ago

Haha, can you imagine the Developers showing up with a piggy bank, ready to drop in their 'tardiness tax'? Option C is a bit ridiculous, if you ask me. D is definitely the most sensible choice here.

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German

9 months ago

Scrum Master: That's a good idea. Let's brainstorm some options together.

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Celia

9 months ago

Developer 2: Maybe we can set a consequence for those who are late.

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Shawna

9 months ago

Scrum Master: I think we should discuss as a team how to ensure we start on time.

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Gladys

9 months ago

Developer 1: What do you think we should do about always starting the Daily Scrum late?

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Joseph

9 months ago

Scrum Master: Developer 2, what time do you think would be best for the team?

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Leonardo

9 months ago

Developer 2: I agree, we need to find a time that works better for everyone.

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Sommer

10 months ago

Scrum Master: Developer 1, that's a good suggestion. Let's discuss it further.

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Reena

10 months ago

Developer 1: I think we should try moving the Daily Scrum to a different time.

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Dallas

11 months ago

I agree with Yuonne, it's worth experimenting with a new time.

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Dulce

11 months ago

Option E is a bit harsh, don't you think? Excluding people from the Daily Scrum just because they're a few minutes late seems counterproductive. I agree with the others, D is the way to go.

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Ona

11 months ago

I don't know, I kind of like the idea of the small fee. That might get people to show up on time, but it could also create an awkward atmosphere. I'd prefer option D as well.

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Angelica

10 months ago

D) You turn the question back to the Developers and ask what they think should be done to ensure their Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose.

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Alayna

10 months ago

E) You suggest that when someone shows up late they cannot join that day's Daily Scrum.

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Maddie

11 months ago

A) You suggest an experiment: moving the event to a time that better suits the team.

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Yuonne

11 months ago

I think we should try moving the Daily Scrum to a time that suits everyone better.

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Tamra

11 months ago

Hmm, I think option D is the best approach. Turning it back to the team and getting their input on how to improve the Daily Scrum is a great way to empower them and foster a collaborative solution.

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Madalyn

10 months ago

E) I agree, maybe we can also implement a rule that if someone shows up late, they can't join that day's Daily Scrum.

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Benton

10 months ago

A) Maybe we can try moving the event to a time that works better for everyone.

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Novella

11 months ago

D) What do you guys think we should do to ensure our Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose?

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