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)

AThe Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).

BThe Scrum Team is responsible.

CThe Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.

DThe hiring manager is responsible, they hired the Developer.

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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

2 months ago

I thought the Product Owner had more control over team dynamics.

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Jacki

2 months ago

Wait, isn't it the whole team's responsibility?

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Huey

2 months ago

Totally agree, it's their job to remove impediments!

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Elli

3 months ago

Surprised to see the hiring manager mentioned, that seems off!

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Allene

3 months ago

I think the Scrum Master should handle this.

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Susana

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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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