Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 103

During Sprint Planning, the Development Team was not able to confidently forecast a Sprint Backlog but the Scrum Team was able to create a Sprint Goal for upcoming Sprint. What action should the Scrum Master take?

Answer options

• A. Postpone the Sprint in order for the Product Owner to refine the Product Backlog to the level needed.
• B. Extend the Sprint Planning time-box until the Development Team can forecast enough items to begin the Sprint.
• C. Forecast the most likely Product Backlog items to meet the goal and discuss in the upcoming Sprint Retrospective why this happened and what changes will make it less likely to recur.
• D. Request assistance from the technical architect.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it focuses on addressing the issue by proactively forecasting the necessary items and planning to discuss the challenges in the Sprint Retrospective. Options A and B do not resolve the situation effectively and could lead to unnecessary delays. Option D does not directly address the Development Team's inability to forecast and may not provide a solution to the root cause of the problem.