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PSM I Exam - Question 66


A Scrum Master is essentially the same thing as a traditional PM (Project Manager).

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Correct Answer: B

A Scrum Master is not the same as a traditional Project Manager (PM). The primary role of a Scrum Master is to facilitate the Scrum process, ensuring that the team adheres to Scrum principles, practices, rules, and values. Unlike a traditional PM who typically handles project planning, scheduling, and resource management, a Scrum Master acts as a servant-leader for the Scrum Team, helping to remove impediments, promote effective team collaboration, and maximize the value delivered by the team. Therefore, the statement that a Scrum Master is essentially the same as a traditional PM is false.

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arualpclOption: B
Jul 25, 2019

The answer is B False, I think there's been a mistake in checking A. Scrum expressly rejects the role of "Project Manager" (PM). https://www.scrum.org/forum/scrum-forum/5360/project-manager-produt-owner

aboudOption: B
Oct 11, 2019

i agree with you !! the answer is B false

topcat2Option: B
Dec 31, 2019

The answer is wrong, it must be answer B: there is no project manager role in Scrum and none of the 3 roles of Scrum act as a traditional project manager.

boraboraOption: B
Nov 6, 2019

The answer is B (False) - because the Scrum master is like a coach and not a PM. The Scrum Guide says: The Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. Scrum Masters do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values. The Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum Team. The Scrum Master helps those outside the Scrum Team understand which of their interactions with the Scrum Team are helpful and which aren’t. The Scrum Master helps everyone change these interactions to maximize the value created by the Scrum Team.

PupiOption: B
Nov 9, 2019

The answer is B, for sure

catoOption: B
Dec 10, 2019

that is absolutely wrong the answer is B

Mi_WindsorOption: B
Aug 10, 2023

B is the correct answer

Jyoti1010Option: B
Sep 26, 2023

B false

CopyKingOption: B
Nov 25, 2023

Project managers and Scrum master are not the same thing. Becuase SM’s don’t actually “manage” but they coach and make sure the TEAM follows the scrum values.