Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 16

Paul, a Product Owner of one of the Scrum Teams, has been attending the Daily Scrum. During the Daily Scrum, the Development Team members have been reporting their daily work to Paul so that he is aware of their Sprint progress and what each member is working on.
What is the best action for the Scrum Master to take?

Answer options

• A. Ask Paul to stop attending the Daily Scrum.
• B. Coach Paul and Development Team members on the purpose of the Scrum events and let them figure out what to do in this situation.
• C. Allow the Paul to participate in the Daily Scrum as he is responsible for the success of the product.
• D. Facilitate the Daily Scrums to avoid any conflicts between the Development Team members and Paul.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the Scrum Master should educate both Paul and the Development Team about the purpose of the Daily Scrum, which is for the Development Team to synchronize and plan their work without the interference of stakeholders. Option A is incorrect as it does not address the root issue, while C allows for continued misalignment, and D would undermine the self-organization of the Development Team.