Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 54

An organization has decided to adopt Scrum, but management wants to change the terminology to fit with terminology already used. What will likely happen if this is done? (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. Without a new vocabulary as a reminder of the change, very little change may actually happen.
• B. The organization may not understand what has changed within Scrum and the benefits of Scrum may be lost.
• C. Management may feel less anxious.
• D. All answers apply.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

If management alters the terminology, it could lead to confusion about Scrum's principles and diminish the understanding of its advantages, resulting in minimal actual change. This may prevent the organization from fully realizing the benefits of adopting Scrum. Therefore, all the provided answers are relevant, making D the best choice.