Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – GAQM — Question 9

What is the maximum amount of time that the team should spend in the daily scrum?

Answer options

• A. As long as it takes
• B. 1 hour
• C. 45 minutes
• D. 15 minutes
• E. 15 minutes, proportionally less for shorter Sprints

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the daily scrum is designed to be a brief meeting, typically limited to 15 minutes. Options A, B, C, and E exceed this recommended duration or misinterpret the nature of the daily scrum, which is meant to keep updates concise and focused.