Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 121

Peter is a new Product Owner on a newly formed Scrum Team. Peter has projected a product completion date based on an estimated velocity of 21 completed points per Sprint. After the first 3 Sprints, the team has determined that their maximum velocity is 15 points and they are unable to create shippable increments at the end of each Sprint.
What is the best way to proceed?

Answer options

• A. The Sprints have failed to produce shippable Increments there for opportunities to inspect and adapt is lost. The Scrum Master would encourage the organization to add more team members in order to increase the team's capacity.
• B. The Scrum Master would coach the team on improving their estimations and commitment to completing the Sprint Backlog.
• C. Extend the Sprint in order to complete the Sprint Backlog items.
• D. Inform Peter that the projected completion date is not correct. The Development team would estimate the remaining work to produce a shippable Increment and suggest making it ג€Doneג€ before working on new features. Based on empirical data, Peter can adjust the completion date and decide how to continue.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it acknowledges the reality of the team's performance and emphasizes the importance of transparency in the Scrum process. Informing Peter allows for a realistic adjustment of expectations based on actual velocity, which is crucial for future planning. Options A, B, and C fail to address the need for a reassessment of the situation and do not provide a constructive path forward based on the team's actual capabilities.