Scrum Master Certified (SMC) — Question 44

Between traditional Project Management and Scrum, differences exist in how quality is achieved and/or implemented. In this respect, which of the following is NOT true?

Answer options

• A. In traditional project management, once the user clarifies their quality expectations, it is the Project Manager who defines those user expectations in measurable terms.
• B. In traditional project management, changes can be made only through a formal change management system.
• C. In Scrum, the Scrum Master and the Scrum Team collaborate and decide on the Acceptance Criteria for the User Stories.
• D. In Scrum, the development of the product is carried out by the Scrum Team in short iterations called Sprints.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because, in Scrum, the Scrum Master facilitates the process, but it is the entire Scrum Team that collaborates to define the Acceptance Criteria. Options A and B accurately describe traditional project management, while D correctly explains the iterative nature of Scrum through Sprints.