Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 159

During the Sprint, the Development Team realizes they might not be able to finish all of the items in the Sprint Backlog.
What should happen?

Answer options

• A. Product Backlog items are either 'done' or 'not done.' This helps with transparency, reduces complexity and allows for improved empiricism.
• B. Continue Sprinting until the work is complete and redefine a new Sprint time-box based on the results of the current Sprint.
• C. The Sprint length holds and the Development Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within the time-box.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Sprint length while allowing the Development Team to learn and adapt to their capacity. Option A, while true, does not address the immediate situation of the Sprint, and option B suggests changing the Sprint time-box, which goes against the principles of Scrum.