ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 1 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for ScrumStudy's SMC exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 1

Which of the following is NOT a Scrum Master's responsibility?

AGroom the Prioritized Product Backlog.

BCoordinate creation of Release Planning Schedule.

CFacilitate Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings.

DRepresent the Scrum Core Team to provide lessons from the project.
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The prime responsibilities of a Scrum Master are:
Removes the obstacles/impediments that affect productivity.
Shields the people from external disturbance.
Responsible if the scrum process is correctly applied.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, other ceremonies, schedule meetings, demo and other meetings.
Help product owner in prioritizing the backlog and any feedback from the team.
Facilitation of Retrospective meetings
Workshops for planning, estimation, prioritization, issue resolution, performance improvements

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by Luisa at Jan 28, 2024, 06:05 AM

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Ronnie

6 months ago

Nope, definitely not their responsibility!

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Antonio

6 months ago

Yeah, I thought they could do a bit of both.

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Nadine

7 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought they helped with everything!

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Goldie

7 months ago

Totally agree! The Scrum Master focuses on the process, not the backlog.

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Marylou

7 months ago

A Scrum Master doesn't groom the backlog. That's the Product Owner's job.

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Estrella

7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the backlog grooming part; I thought it was a shared responsibility, but maybe it’s more on the Product Owner?

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Emile

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the Scrum Master facilitates meetings but doesn't represent the team in external communications.

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Cecily

7 months ago

I think the Scrum Master coordinates meetings, but I feel like they wouldn't be the ones creating the release schedule.

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Giovanna

8 months ago

I remember that the Scrum Master helps the Product Owner with the backlog, but I'm not sure if they actually groom it themselves.

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Adelle

8 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. The Scrum Master has a lot of responsibilities, and I'm not entirely sure which ones are considered core versus optional. I'll have to review my notes and try to eliminate the options that don't seem to align with the Scrum Master's primary role.

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Thaddeus

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Scrum Master's role is to facilitate the Scrum process, but I'm not sure if coordinating the release planning schedule is specifically their responsibility. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Ahmad

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward. The Scrum Master's responsibilities don't include coordinating the release planning schedule, so I'll go with option B.

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Vivan

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The Scrum Master's main responsibilities are to remove impediments, facilitate Scrum events, and ensure the team is following the Scrum framework. Coordinating the release planning schedule doesn't seem to fit with those core duties, so I'll go with option B.

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Wilda

8 months ago

I think the key here is to find the action that meets the security policy requirements of allowing visibility into the URL but not allowing the user to click it. Based on the options, I'd say B - Defang the URL - seems like the best choice.

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Vinnie

8 months ago

Okay, I think the Istio option could work well. It should provide the encryption we need without major changes to the apps.

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Vi

8 months ago

Ah, I remember discussing this in class. Measurement gaging gives you more detailed information about the quality characteristic, which can be really useful for process improvement. I think option B is the best answer here.

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Vicente

1 year ago

Represent the Scrum Core Team? Nah, the Scrum Master is more like the team's personal assistant, not the spokesperson.

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Jeannetta

1 year ago

Represent the Scrum Core Team to provide lessons from the project? Now that's a skill I'd like to see in a Scrum Master!

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Myrtie

11 months ago

D) Represent the Scrum Core Team to provide lessons from the project.

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Yuki

12 months ago

C) Facilitate Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings.

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Victor

12 months ago

B) Coordinate creation of Release Planning Schedule.

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Page

12 months ago

A) Groom the Prioritized Product Backlog.

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Penney

1 year ago

Facilitate Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings? Absolutely, that's a core responsibility for the Scrum Master.

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Alona

11 months ago

Facilitation of Retrospective meetings

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Denna

11 months ago

Help product owner in prioritizing the backlog and any feedback from the team.

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Sabine

11 months ago

Facilitate daily stand-ups, other ceremonies, schedule meetings, demo and other meetings.

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Ressie

11 months ago

D) Represent the Scrum Core Team to provide lessons from the project.

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Hyun

11 months ago

C) Facilitate Prioritized Product Backlog Review Meetings.

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Glory

11 months ago

B) Coordinate creation of Release Planning Schedule.

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Laura

12 months ago

A) Groom the Prioritized Product Backlog.

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Earnestine

1 year ago

Coordinate creation of Release Planning Schedule? Sounds more like a project manager's job to me.

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Moon

1 year ago

The prime responsibilities of a Scrum Master are: Removes the obstacles/impediments that affect productivity. Shields the people from external disturbance. Responsible if the scrum process is correctly applied. Facilitate daily stand-ups, other ceremonies, schedule meetings, demo and other meetings. Help product owner in prioritizing the backlog and any feedback from the team. Facilitation of Retrospective meetings Workshops for planning, estimation, prioritization, issue resolution, performance improvements

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