Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – GAQM — Question 56

As the Sprint planning progresses, the workload has grown beyond the development team's capacity. Which action makes most sense for the Team?

Answer options

• A. Work overtime for the Sprint
• B. Collaborate with the Product Owner and potentially remove or change items
• C. Cancel the Sprint
• D. Star the Sprint and recruit additional team members

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The best approach is to collaborate with the Product Owner to adjust the workload, as modifying or removing items can help align the tasks with the team's capacity. Working overtime is unsustainable, canceling the Sprint disrupts progress, and recruiting new members mid-Sprint is impractical.