Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 48

Steven is a Scrum Master of a Development Team that has members working in different cities and time zones. Organizing the Scrum events is time consuming and requires a lot of effort to set up and run. The Development Team proposes to only hold the Daily Scrum on Mondays.
Which two responses would be most appropriate from Steven? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Coach the team on why having a Daily Scrum every day is an important opportunity to update the Sprint plan and how it helps the team self-organize work toward achieving the Sprint Goal.
• B. Ensure that there is an overall consensus by having the Development Team members vote.
• C. Help the Development Team understand that lowering the frequency of communication will only increase the feeling of disconnect between the team members.
• D. Acknowledge and support their decision.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct responses are A and C because they emphasize the importance of regular communication and collaboration in Scrum, which is essential for achieving the Sprint Goal and maintaining team cohesion. Option B is not appropriate as voting goes against the collaborative nature of Scrum, and option D fails to address the potential negative impacts of reducing the frequency of Daily Scrums.