Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 5 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 5

You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the Developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full time commitment from Stella, an external specialist who is not a member of any of the four Scrum Teams. What would you consider acceptable solutions for the problem?

(choose the best three answers)

AOrganize a release Sprint in which Stella can thoroughly check and complete all the work done in her domain before considering the work releasable.

BDevelopers with an interest in Stella's domain could volunteer to take on this work in their respective Scrum Teams.

CInvestigate whether additional techniques or frameworks for scaling Scrum would be appropriate for these Scrum Teams.

DHave the Developers re-order the Product Backlog so Stella can serve one team full-time in a Sprint

EMerge the Scrum Teams into one large Scrum Team for the next two Sprints. When the need for Stella's expertise is over, the teams can separate again

FAsk Stella for a plan to hire and train additional people in her domain, and in the meantime work with the Product Owner and Scrum Teams to re-prioritize the work so that tasks not depending on Stella can be done first

GCreate a team with Stella and identify people from the Scrum Teams to temporarily work in Stella's domain to learn to better serve the existing teams

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Suggested Answer: E

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

by Venita at Jul 26, 2023, 09:53 AM

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Melissa

3 months ago

Option D could work, but it might disrupt the flow too much.

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Lettie

3 months ago

Wait, can Stella really commit full-time? Sounds unlikely!

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Lemuel

4 months ago

Option E seems risky. Merging teams could create more chaos.

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Franchesca

4 months ago

Totally agree with option F. Prioritizing is crucial!

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Merlyn

4 months ago

I think option B makes the most sense. Team collaboration is key!

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Chuck

4 months ago

I think option B could work too, but would the Developers really have the time to take on Stella's work? It feels like a lot to ask.

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Jaime

4 months ago

I feel like option F could be a solid approach. It allows for prioritization while also planning for the future, but I wonder how long it would take to train new people.

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Vernice

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but merging the teams like in option E seems risky. What if it affects their performance in the long run?

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Chanel

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how having external specialists can complicate team dynamics. I think option D might be a good way to ensure Stella's expertise is fully utilized.

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Tandra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of test automation, but I'm not sure which one is the "true" success factor. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Brande

5 months ago

I'm confident I know the answer to this one. The fixed weights are established before the raw scores, not after.

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Nieves

5 months ago

I lean towards updating the applied Fibre Channel adapter policy, but then again, there could be something I'm overlooking.

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Douglass

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy for this. I'll eliminate the options that don't make logical sense, then carefully consider the remaining ones to select the best answer.

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Curt

5 months ago

I vaguely remember that senior managers have a crucial role during a crisis, but I'm not sure if it's all about resource allocation or something else.

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Anglea

9 months ago

G is intriguing - getting the Scrum teams to learn from Stella directly could be really effective. Hands-on training is always better than just bringing in more resources.

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Glory

8 months ago

Yes, creating a team with Stella and having members from the Scrum Teams learn from her could be a great solution.

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Dahlia

8 months ago

That's a good point, it could help in the long term to have more expertise in Stella's domain within the Scrum Teams.

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Toi

8 months ago

We could also consider option F, asking Stella for a plan to hire and train additional people in her domain.

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Julieta

9 months ago

I agree, hands-on training is always better than just bringing in more resources.

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Fernanda

9 months ago

I agree, hands-on training is always better than just bringing in more resources.

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Carin

9 months ago

G is intriguing - getting the Scrum teams to learn from Stella directly could be really effective.

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Aja

9 months ago

G is intriguing - getting the Scrum teams to learn from Stella directly could be really effective.

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Nu

10 months ago

Haha, option E is like the Scrum version of 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?' Not the most elegant solution, but points for creativity!

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Maryann

8 months ago

G) Create a team with Stella and identify people from the Scrum Teams to temporarily work in Stella's domain to learn to better serve the existing teams

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Haley

9 months ago

F) Ask Stella for a plan to hire and train additional people in her domain, and in the meantime work with the Product Owner and Scrum Teams to re-prioritize the work so that tasks not depending on Stella can be done first

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Karl

9 months ago

B) Developers with an interest in Stella's domain could volunteer to take on this work in their respective Scrum Teams.

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Carin

10 months ago

I'm not sure merging all the teams into one giant team is the best idea. Seems like it could just create more chaos and coordination issues. Scaling Scrum frameworks might be worth exploring in C.

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Heidy

9 months ago

C) Investigate whether additional techniques or frameworks for scaling Scrum would be appropriate for these Scrum Teams.

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Emogene

9 months ago

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Teri

9 months ago

B) Developers with an interest in Stella's domain could volunteer to take on this work in their respective Scrum Teams.

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Tawna

10 months ago

F looks like the most comprehensive solution. Bringing in more resources and re-prioritizing the work to avoid Stella as a bottleneck is the smart play here.

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Lina

8 months ago

Working with the Product Owner and Scrum Teams to re-prioritize the work will help in managing the workload effectively.

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Aileen

9 months ago

It's important to make sure that tasks not depending on Stella can be done first to keep the work flowing smoothly.

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Barrett

9 months ago

I agree, having a plan to hire and train additional people in Stella's domain seems like a proactive approach to solving the issue.

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Jaclyn

9 months ago

F looks like the most comprehensive solution. Bringing in more resources and re-prioritizing the work to avoid Stella as a bottleneck is the smart play here.

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Alease

9 months ago

Yes, re-prioritizing the work and temporarily assigning team members to learn from Stella could help mitigate the impact of her full-time commitment.

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Johnathon

9 months ago

It's important to make sure that the work can continue smoothly even if Stella is not available full-time.

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Iluminada

9 months ago

I agree, having a plan to hire and train additional people in Stella's domain seems like a proactive approach to the problem.

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Stanton

10 months ago

F looks like the most comprehensive solution. Bringing in more resources and re-prioritizing the work to avoid Stella as a bottleneck is the smart play here.

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Harley

10 months ago

Option B is definitely the way to go. Developers can volunteer to learn Stella's domain and help out the teams. This will build cross-functional skills and relieve the bottleneck.

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