Scrum PSM-II Exam - Topic 5 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 5

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What are two signs that a Scrum Team is self-managing?

(choose the best two answers)

AManagement understands the team's daily tasks at all times.

BThe Developers always know the status of the assigned work needed to deliver
the tasks committed in the Sprint Plan.

CThe Scrum Team can resolve conflicts and continue working.

DCreativity flourishes and new possibilities are explored.

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Suggested Answer: C, D

A self-managing Scrum Team is one that internally decides who does what, when, and how. It does not need external direction or supervision to accomplish its work. A self-managing Scrum Team can resolve conflicts and continue working, as this shows that the team members can collaborate effectively and handle disagreements without escalating them. Creativity flourishes and new possibilities are explored, as this shows that the team members are empowered to experiment and innovate, rather than following a fixed plan or process.

The Scrum Guide 20201, section ''The Scrum Team''

The Scrum Master Learning Path2, module ''The Self-Managing Scrum Team''

The Professional Scrum Master II Course3, topic ''Self-Management''

by Cristy at Aug 28, 2024, 08:52 PM

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Alex

6 months ago

C is key! If they can resolve conflicts, they're on the right track.

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James

6 months ago

B is a must! If they don't know the status, how can they deliver?

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Ernie

6 months ago

Wait, how can a team be self-managing if management knows everything?

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Gracia

7 months ago

I think D is important too, but not as much as B and C.

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Huey

7 months ago

Definitely B and C! Those show real self-management.

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Berry

7 months ago

Option D sounds interesting, but I'm not entirely convinced it directly relates to self-management. I might lean towards the other options instead.

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Lizette

7 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed conflict resolution in teams. So, I feel like option C could also be a good choice.

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Latrice

7 months ago

I'm not so sure about option A. It seems more like management oversight rather than self-management.

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Vi

8 months ago

I think option B is definitely one of the signs. If the Developers know the status of their work, it shows they are managing themselves well.

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Therese

8 months ago

I think the most important signs are that the team can resolve conflicts and continue working (option C), and that they are able to explore new possibilities and be creative (option D). Those seem to capture the essence of a self-managing team.

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Leonardo

8 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. The key is to identify the signs that the team is able to manage their own work and resolve issues without constant oversight from management. I'll go with options C and D.

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Edelmira

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of a Scrum Team's functioning, but I'm not sure which two are the best indicators of self-management.

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Erasmo

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the characteristics of a self-managing Scrum Team. I'll focus on the key signs mentioned in the options.

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Gerry

8 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about this in class. I believe the answer is to increase acceptable alternative behaviors, but let me double-check my notes to be sure.

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Marti

8 months ago

Okay, the key here is that the IDS is instructing the firewall to reject requests from a specific IP address. That sounds like the action of "shunning" to me.

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Frederica

2 years ago

Haha, 'Management understands the team's daily tasks'? That's the opposite of self-managing! B and C are definitely the way to go.

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Lindsey

2 years ago

Creativity and exploring new possibilities are important too, but B and C are more indicative of self-management.

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Asha

2 years ago

Haha, yeah, management understanding daily tasks is definitely not self-managing.

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Elenore

2 years ago

Definitely, having Developers know the status of their work and resolving conflicts independently is crucial.

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Hui

2 years ago

I agree, B and C are key signs of a self-managing Scrum Team.

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Amber

2 years ago

I believe that the Developers always knowing the status of the assigned work is also a key sign of a self-managing Scrum Team.

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Eveline

2 years ago

I agree with Laticia. Another sign is when creativity flourishes and new possibilities are explored.

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Lenita

2 years ago

I'd add D as well. A self-managing team should be able to explore new ideas and be creative, not just stick to the plan.

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Jesse

2 years ago

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Hassie

2 years ago

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Mireya

2 years ago

I agree with Youlanda. B and C are the key signs of a self-managing Scrum team. A and D are not directly related to self-management.

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Youlanda

2 years ago

I think the correct answers are B and C. The developers should have visibility into the work status, and the team should be able to resolve conflicts on their own.

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