Scrum Master Certified (SMC) — Question 51

To enable collaboration, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Scrum Team collaborate with each other and the stakeholders to create deliverables that provide the greatest possible value to the customer. This ensures realization of all the following project benefits, EXCEPT:

Answer options

• A. The customer can easily request changes and get things done by interacting closely with the team. Thus collaboration ensures efficient management of large numbers of Change Requests.
• B. The team will be able to identify, and assess risks. Also, due to the collaborative approach they are able to implement risk responses to high-priority risks.
• C. Even if a team member has missed a task deadline, the team members can align themselves collaboratively to meet the targets agreed to for completing the Sprint.
• D. The Scrum Master can work with the team to rework and improve the processes for the next scheduled Sprint. Thus, collaboration leads to the practice of continuous improvement.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because while collaboration facilitates many aspects of project management, it does not inherently ensure efficient management of numerous Change Requests. The other options highlight valid benefits of collaboration, such as risk management, task alignment, and process improvement.