Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 189

In the Daily Scrum, the Product Owner applauds every Developer who moves a Sprint Backlog item to completion. The Product Owner wants to encourage the Developers to make progress visible on the burn-down chart. Select the two best options for the Scrum Master to take. (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Take the opportunity to create more energy and team spirit and encourage everyone to participate in the applause.
• B. Nothing. The Scrum Master does not attend the Daily Scrum.
• C. Tell the Product Owner your concerns about how his behavior may impact the Developers, and ask him to stop attending the Daily Scrum for some time.
• D. Coach the Scrum Team about the purpose of the Daily Scrum.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

The correct answers, C and D, address the need to ensure that the Daily Scrum remains a focused meeting for Developers without external influences. C is correct because it encourages the Product Owner to consider the impact of their behavior, while D emphasizes the importance of coaching the team about the Daily Scrum's objectives. Options A and B do not effectively address the concerns related to the Product Owner's presence.