Scrum Exam PSM-II Topic 4 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-II exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 4

You are the Scrum Master for a Scrum Team whose Daily Scrum is scheduled to start at 10:00 each day. Developers routinely turn up late, and once everyone has assembled, the Daily Scrum starts. By then it is typically 4 to 5 minutes later than scheduled. Other meetings in the organization typically allow 4 to 5 minutes for people to transport within the building.

Some Developers complain that it is now hard to achieve the purpose of the Daily Scrum within the timebox, since there is only 10 or 11 minutes left after waiting for people to show up. The Developers ask for your advice.

(choose the best answer)

AYou suggest an experiment: moving the event to a time that better suits the team.

BYou escalate this issue to management since you are responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted.

CTo incentivize showing up on time, you tell the Developers that when people come late to the Daily Scrum, they will pay a small fee.

DYou turn the question back to the Developers and ask what they think should be done to ensure their Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose.
E. You suggest that when someone shows up late they cannot join that day's Daily
Scrum.

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Suggested Answer: D

This is the best answer because it empowers the Developers to take ownership of their own process and find a solution that works for them. The Scrum Master can facilitate the discussion and help the Developers understand the value and importance of the Daily Scrum, but not impose or dictate any specific action or rule. The Scrum Master can also support the Developers in conducting an experiment and evaluating the results, if they decide to do so.

Scrum Guide 2020, page 13: ''The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality.''

Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 14: ''The Daily Scrum is a key opportunity for inspection and adaptation at the team level. It helps the team to synchronize their work, identify impediments, and collaborate on solutions.''

Professional Scrum Master II Course, page 21: ''The Scrum Master can help the team to resolve conflicts by facilitating dialogue, listening actively, asking powerful questions, and supporting collaborative decision making.''

by Lashon at Mar 19, 2025, 09:57 PM

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22 days ago

I don't know, I kind of like the idea of the small fee. That might get people to show up on time, but it could also create an awkward atmosphere. I'd prefer option D as well.

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Angelica

7 days ago

D) You turn the question back to the Developers and ask what they think should be done to ensure their Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose.

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Alayna

13 days ago

E) You suggest that when someone shows up late they cannot join that day's Daily Scrum.

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Maddie

14 days ago

A) You suggest an experiment: moving the event to a time that better suits the team.

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Yuonne

26 days ago

I think we should try moving the Daily Scrum to a time that suits everyone better.

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Tamra

29 days ago

Hmm, I think option D is the best approach. Turning it back to the team and getting their input on how to improve the Daily Scrum is a great way to empower them and foster a collaborative solution.

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Benton

2 days ago

A) Maybe we can try moving the event to a time that works better for everyone.

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Novella

22 days ago

D) What do you guys think we should do to ensure our Daily Scrum is effective and meets its purpose?

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