Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 34

Which three of the following scenarios are impediments to which a scrum master should pay attention? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. A team member talking about a user story that is not on the Scrum board
• B. A team member talking about a user story that is on the Scrum board
• C. A technology that blocks agile capabilities
• D. A lack of team empowerment and an inability to self-organize
• E. A review of the backlog at daily standup meetings

Correct answer: A, C, D

Explanation

The correct answers A, C, and D highlight significant obstacles that can hinder the team's progress. A user story not on the Scrum board (A) can create confusion, while technology that blocks agile capabilities (C) and a lack of empowerment (D) can severely impact the team's performance. Option B is not an impediment, as discussing a user story on the board is part of normal Scrum practice, and option E is also acceptable as backlog reviews can be beneficial.