Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 163

How should a Scrum Master respond if the Product Owner plans the first Sprint to only focus on setting up the infrastructure and architecture in order to work on functionality in a subsequent Sprint?

Answer options

• A. Help the Product Owner understand the value of including business functionality into every Sprint and explain to him/her that the best architecture and infrastructure emerge alongside the development of the functionality.
• B. Support the Product Owner's decision as he/she is accountable for maximizing the value of the work that the Development Team does.
• C. Explain that one Sprint may be too short to finish the architecture and he should pre-allocate subsequent Sprints just in case.
• D. Add at least one technical architect to the Development Team to ensure the architecture can be completed in the first Sprint.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer A emphasizes the Agile principle that functionality should be integrated into every Sprint, allowing for the architecture to evolve with the development process. Option B incorrectly defers entirely to the Product Owner without challenging the potential issues of excluding functionality. Option C suggests an unrealistic approach to Sprint planning by pre-allocating future Sprints, and option D does not address the importance of delivering business value in each Sprint.