Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 33

You are the Scrum Master for four Scrum Teams working from the same Product Backlog. Several of the developers come to you complaining that work identified for the upcoming two Sprints will require full-time commitment from a technical specialist who is external to the teams. What are two key concerns for the Scrum
Master to take into account in this situation? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The desire to maintain a stable velocity.
• B. The benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
• C. The need to have enough work to keep all Development Team members busy.
• D. The ability of the Scrum Teams to produce integrated Increments.

Correct answer: B, D

Explanation

Option B is correct because it emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency within the Development Teams, which is a core principle of Scrum. Option D is also correct as it highlights the need for Scrum Teams to produce integrated Increments, ensuring collaboration and cohesion in their outputs. Options A and C focus on velocity and workload management, which are less critical in the context of dependency on an external specialist.