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ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 5 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for ScrumStudy's SMC exam
Question #: 112
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following comparisons is true about Scrum and Traditional Project Management?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Michel at Jun 11, 2025, 04:46 AM

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Latricia
2 months ago
B is misleading; it's more about business value in both methods, not just one.
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Maile
2 months ago
Totally agree with C! It's all about collaboration in Scrum.
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Veronika
3 months ago
Wait, is it really true that Scrum has less upfront planning? Sounds off.
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Laticia
3 months ago
I disagree with A. Traditional PM has a lot of upfront planning too.
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Ellen
3 months ago
C is definitely true! Customer involvement is key in Scrum.
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Miesha
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the performance measurement part; I thought both methods had different focuses, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Emiko
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe option C is the best choice since Scrum really does prioritize customer feedback.
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Lorean
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like traditional project management focuses more on upfront planning than Scrum does.
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Kerry
4 months ago
I think I remember that Scrum emphasizes customer involvement throughout the project, which makes option C sound right.
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Gretchen
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about the differences in quality assurance between the two approaches. Is Scrum really process-centric while Traditional PM is customer-centric? I'll need to double-check my notes to be sure.
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Emmett
4 months ago
Ah, I've got this one! Scrum is all about iterative development and responding to change, so the upfront planning is lower compared to Traditional PM. And Scrum focuses on business value, not just plan conformity. I'm confident I can nail this question.
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Stefania
5 months ago
Okay, let me see here. I remember that Scrum emphasizes continuous customer involvement, while Traditional PM can vary on that. But I'm a bit fuzzy on the details around planning and performance measurement. I'll have to think this through.
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Felicia
5 months ago
Hmm, this question seems to be testing my understanding of the key differences between Scrum and Traditional Project Management. I'll need to carefully review the options and think through what I know about each approach.
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Rosendo
8 months ago
Why do you think that?
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Nichelle
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C.
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Felice
8 months ago
Ah, the age-old battle of Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management. I say we just flip a coin and be done with it. Either way, it's going to be a wild ride!
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Rosendo
8 months ago
I think the answer is A.
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Werner
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'd say D is the correct answer. Quality Assurance in Scrum is process-centric, while in Traditional Project Management, it's customer-centric. But I could be wrong, who knows?
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Johnson
8 months ago
I'm going with B. In Scrum, performance is measured based on business value, not plan conformity. That's a key difference between the two approaches.
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Deeann
7 months ago
User1: And that ultimately leads to a more successful project outcome.
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Jill
7 months ago
User3: Definitely, it helps prioritize what really matters to the customer.
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Charlena
8 months ago
User2: I think that's a major advantage of Scrum over Traditional Project Management.
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Mabelle
8 months ago
User1: I agree, performance measurement in Scrum is based on business value.
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Lorrine
8 months ago
Definitely option C. In Scrum, the customer is involved throughout the project, while in Traditional Project Management, it varies based on the project lifecycle. Seems pretty straightforward to me.
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Cecily
8 months ago
It's important to consider how customer involvement differs between Scrum and Traditional Project Management.
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Nguyet
8 months ago
That's true, in Traditional Project Management, customer involvement can vary depending on the project's lifecycle.
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Marvel
8 months ago
I agree, having customer involvement throughout the project in Scrum is definitely a key difference.
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