Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 151

The IT manager asks a Development Team for a status report describing the progress throughout the Sprint. The Development Team asks the Scrum Master for advice. The Scrum Master should: (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. Talk to the IT manager and explain that progress in Scrum comes from inspecting an Increment at the Sprint Review.
• B. Tell the Development Team to figure it out themselves.
• C. Tell the Development Team to fit the report into the Sprint Backlog.
• D. Create and deliver the report to the manager herself.
• E. Ask the Product Owner to send the manager the report.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it emphasizes the Scrum principle that progress is demonstrated through the Sprint Review. Option B is incorrect because it dismisses the Development Team's need for guidance. Option C misplaces the purpose of the Sprint Backlog, while D undermines the team's accountability. Option E incorrectly shifts responsibility to the Product Owner instead of guiding the team.