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Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 37 Discussion

A new Developer is having continuing conflicts with existing members of the Scrum Team,which is impacting the delivery of the Increment. If necessary, who is responsible for removingthe Developer from the Scrum Team?(choose the best answer)
B) The Scrum Team is responsible.
A) The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).
C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.
D) The hiring manager is responsible, they hired the Developer.

Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSPO-I exam
Question #: 37
Topic #: 3
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A new Developer is having continuing conflicts with existing members of the Scrum Team,

which is impacting the delivery of the Increment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing

the Developer from the Scrum Team?

(choose the best answer)

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Suggested Answer: B

The Scrum Team is a self-managing unit that organizes its own work and delivers a valuable product1.The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers2. The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint[3][3]. If a Developer is having conflicts with other team members that affect the delivery of the Increment, the Scrum Team is responsible for resolving the issue and deciding whether to remove the Developer from the team or not.The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the hiring manager do not have the authority to remove a Developer from the Scrum Team, as this would violate the principle of self-management4.


1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 5

2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

4:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

by Farrah at Aug 17, 2025, 02:44 AM

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Loise
6 months ago
I thought the Product Owner had more control over team dynamics.
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Jacki
7 months ago
Wait, isn't it the whole team's responsibility?
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Huey
7 months ago
Totally agree, it's their job to remove impediments!
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Elli
7 months ago
Surprised to see the hiring manager mentioned, that seems off!
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Allene
8 months ago
I think the Scrum Master should handle this.
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Susana
8 months ago
I thought the Product Owner had more control over the team’s output, so option A sounds plausible, but I don’t recall them having the authority to remove a Developer.
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Gilma
8 months ago
I’m leaning towards option C because the Scrum Master is supposed to remove impediments, but does that include removing a team member? It seems a bit tricky.
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Kassandra
8 months ago
I remember a practice question where the Scrum Team collectively addressed conflicts, so maybe option B is correct? It feels like everyone should have a say in team matters.
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Celestine
8 months ago
I think the Scrum Master should be the one to handle this situation since they are responsible for facilitating the team dynamics. But I'm not entirely sure if they have the authority to remove someone.
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Nobuko
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The hiring manager seems like an odd choice, since they're not directly involved in the Scrum process. I'll need to review the Scrum framework again to figure out the right answer.
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Tran
9 months ago
The Scrum Master is responsible for removing impediments, so I'd say they're the one who should handle this situation. Gotta remove that conflict to keep the team on track.
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Junita
9 months ago
The Scrum Team is responsible for the delivery of the Increment, so I think they should have the authority to remove a problematic team member. That's my best guess.
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Yen
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if the Product Owner or the Scrum Master is responsible for removing a disruptive team member. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Wayne
10 months ago
I agree with Lauryn, the Scrum Master should handle it.
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Derick
10 months ago
I think D) The hiring manager is responsible. They should have vetted the Developer better in the first place.
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Lauryn
10 months ago
I think the Scrum Master is responsible.
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Carol
10 months ago
B) The Scrum Team is responsible. We're in this together, no one gets left behind!
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Kina
6 months ago
Yes! Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Jamal
6 months ago
Totally! We all share the responsibility.
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Chaya
7 months ago
I agree! The Scrum Team should handle conflicts.
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Fatima
7 months ago
Exactly! We need to support each other.
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Weldon
11 months ago
C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments. Duh, everyone knows that's their job!
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Dortha
10 months ago
C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.
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Hershel
10 months ago
C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments. Duh, everyone knows that's their job!
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Casandra
10 months ago
A) The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).
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Dierdre
10 months ago
B) The Scrum Team is responsible.
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Ashlee
10 months ago
A) The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).
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