Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 1

Peter, the Product Owner, has been giving positive recognition to individual Development Team members who have moved their work to 'done' during the Daily
Scrum. Peter wants to ensure the team is adhering to the ideal guideline on the burndown chart.
What would be two valid actions for Steven, the Scrum Master, to take? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Steven talks with Peter about concerns of how his behavior might impact the team members and request that he stop attending for now.
• B. Steven coaches Peter on best practices for updating the burndown chart as it provides accurate information on how well the team is performing.
• C. Nothing. Steven is optional at the Daily Scrum and it is the responsibility of the team to decide how to best run it.
• D. Steven coaches the Scrum Team about the purpose of the Daily Scrum.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

The correct answer is A and D. Option A is valid because addressing Peter's behavior can help maintain team dynamics, while D is correct as coaching the team on the Daily Scrum's purpose reinforces its effectiveness. Option B is incorrect because coaching Peter on burndown chart practices does not directly address the immediate issue, and C is wrong since the Scrum Master plays a role in ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.