PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 76

During a current sprint, a team member asks permission from the scrum master to investigate an alternative design approach.
What should the scrum master do?

Answer options

• A. Discourage the team member from deviating from the plan and document the request during the retrospective
• B. Encourage the team member to research the issue and present the findings during the retrospective
• C. Discourage the team member from using experimentation/spikes unless it is fully developed and accounts for a variety of use cases
• D. Encourage the team member to use experimentation/spikes for continuous improvement and help the team understand why it is important

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is appropriate because encouraging experimentation and spikes fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team. Options A and C are incorrect as they inhibit exploration and learning, which are essential for agile development. Option B, while supportive, lacks the emphasis on the importance of experimentation that option D provides.