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PSM II Exam - Question 39


Steven is a Scrum Master for three different teams building a single product from the same Product Backlog. Development Team members from each team have approached Steven complaining that their teams need Nicole, an external specialist, to commit full time for their next Sprint.

Which three acceptable solutions would Steven consider? (Choose three.)

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Correct Answer: BCDE

One acceptable solution is to investigate whether applying additional techniques or frameworks for scaling Scrum (B) would be appropriate, as this can help manage dependencies across multiple teams. Another solution would be to have people from the Development Teams with an interest in Nicole's domain volunteer to take on this work in their teams (C), fostering internal development and reducing dependency on external specialists. Lastly, asking Nicole for a plan to hire and train additional experts in her domain (D), and reprioritizing the backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner to focus on tasks not dependent on her temporarily, ensures a sustainable long-term solution while dealing with the current resource constraints.

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nhungnt184Options: ABD
Apr 25, 2021

I think that E is incorrect because during the Sprint, Development Team does not re-order the Product Backlog items. They just re-order Sprint Backlog items if necessary.

nhungnt184Options: BCF
Apr 25, 2021

I choose B, C and F.

ferutOptions: ABC
May 18, 2023

E is incorrect, the Development Team may not re-order the Product Backlog. Only PO can do that.

GatapardaOptions: BCD
Dec 15, 2023

BCD are correct

UlrichIngOptions: BCD
Feb 25, 2024

The product backlog is the responsibility of the product owner. under no circumstances can the members of the development team reprioritize the backlog without validation from the product owner. This is why proposition E is not a good answer. the correct answers are BCD

Elaine520
Mar 1, 2021

No ideas why E stands...anyone can help? thanks

amogOptions: BCE
Mar 9, 2021

First, A and F is incorrect Now B, C, D, E B and C look correct For D, firstly as a Scrum Master, you can't ask anyone to do the thing (need guide/coaching). Second, because the team has raised they will need Nicole for all time in next Sprint, meaning they don't have any tasks not relate to Nicole as well So should be B, C and E

EricSonOptions: BCD
May 4, 2021

E is not correct because Product Backlog should always be ordered based on highest value items first, not individual availability. So I chose B, C, D.

LuckyAroOptions: BCF
Jan 25, 2024

B,C & F

MYAT_T0TOptions: CDF
Mar 29, 2024

C D F I think

Ameet9Options: BCE
Apr 11, 2024

straight forward