PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 145

An agile team has been in place for five years and the customer is satisfied with the team's performance and deliverables. Now that the product is built and delivered, the customer is considering the future role of the Scrum Master.
What should the customer do?

Answer options

• A. Expand the Scrum Master's role to other projects, while allowing them to support the current project
• B. Release the Scrum Master, since the team is adequately skilled with agile practices
• C. Expand the product owner's role to serve as the Scrum Master, while providing additional product knowledge
• D. Increase the functional manager's role to act as the Scrum Master, while providing additional information about functional areas

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because expanding the Scrum Master's role allows for continued support and improvement across multiple projects, leveraging their expertise. Option B is incorrect as it overlooks the value of the Scrum Master’s guidance in fostering agile practices. Option C is not ideal since it conflates the roles of product owner and Scrum Master, which can lead to conflicts of interest. Option D incorrectly suggests that a functional manager, who may lack the necessary agile experience, should take on the Scrum Master role.