Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 20

A Development Team has a total of six members, 4 members who work full time in the office and 2 members who work part time at home. The Development Team is complaining that it is too difficult to synchronize every day and has suggested having the Daily Scrum every other day instead.
What would be three key concerns if the Daily Scrum is held less frequently? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. Impediments are raised and resolved more slowly.
• B. Opportunities to inspect and adapt the Sprint Backlog are reduced.
• C. Less information about the progress will be shared causing the Sprint plan to become inaccurate and reducing transparency over progress toward the Sprint Goal.
• D. The Scrum Master loses the ability to update the burndown chart adequately.
• E. The Product Owner cannot accurately inspect utilization of the individual team members.

Correct answer: A, B, C

Explanation

Holding the Daily Scrum less frequently can lead to impediments being identified and addressed at a slower pace, which can affect team productivity. Additionally, with fewer opportunities to inspect and adapt the Sprint Backlog, the team may struggle to align on priorities and progress. Furthermore, reduced daily communication means less transparency regarding progress toward the Sprint Goal, making it difficult for the team to stay on track.