PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 324

An agile team is struggling to achieve their goal during the first release due to an unstable environment beyond the authority of the product owner. Close to the end of the current sprint, the release manager resigns and a new person takes over.

What should the scrum master do?

Answer options

• A. Report the issue to the product owner and request help.
• B. Let the new release manager participate in the daily standup.
• C. Invite the new release manager to the sprint demo and ask for help.
• D. Send a status report to the release manager, highlighting the issue.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because inviting the new release manager to the sprint demo allows for direct engagement and collaboration, which can help resolve the issues affecting the team. Option A is less effective as it only involves reporting the problem without seeking immediate support. Option B does not actively involve the release manager in the resolution process, and Option D simply communicates the issue without fostering collaboration, which is crucial in an agile environment.