Scrum Master Certified (SMC) — Question 3

Impediments are a part of any project. Which of the following is NOT true about impediments in Scrum?

Answer options

• A. They reduce the productivity of a Scrum team.
• B. Impediments can be both internal and external.
• C. Impediments should be documented only by the team members in the Impediment Log.
• D. Impediments faced are brought up by the Scrum Team during the Daily Standup Meeting.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because impediments can be documented by anyone involved in the project, not just team members. Options A, B, and D correctly describe characteristics of impediments in Scrum, such as their impact on productivity and the importance of discussing them during meetings.