Certified Scrummaster CSM · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 9
When a Scrum Master encounters resistance from outside of the Scrum Team, what should the Scrum Master do?
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A
Escalate to management to reprimand the resistors
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B
Not intervene in the business of others
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C
Create a status update meeting for all Scrum Masters to coordinate team dependencies
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D
Work with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality; Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done; Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress; and, Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox. The Scrum Guide, Page 6
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