Daily Stand-up

Correct Answer: The Product Owner should wait for the next Sprint Planning to discuss the changes for future sprints based on the product backlog priority.

During a Sprint, the goal should remain fixed. The Scrum Guide states that the Sprint Backlog and its contents are negotiated between the Product Owner and the Development Team, but the Sprint Goal should not be compromised. Changes are inevitable, however, they are encouraged to be taken up in the next Sprint Planning, respecting the team's capacity and current commitments. The correct approach is for the Product Owner to wait until the next Sprint to discuss these changes as part of backlog refinement or Sprint Planning. The offered wrong answers reflect common misconceptions and improper adaptations of Scrum principles.

Correct Answer: Privately remind the team member that in Scrum, tasks are chosen by team members themselves, fostering self-organization and commitment.

In Scrum, it is crucial to promote self-organization and autonomy among team members. The Scrum Master should ensure an environment where team members feel free to choose their tasks based on the sprint goals and their personal strengths, rather than having tasks assigned to them. This enhances ownership and commitment to the task. The correct answer aligns with this principle by reminding the team member of the importance of self-selection of tasks. The wrong answers, although related to task management and teamwork, either contradict Scrum values (such as self-organization and autonomy) or introduce unnecessary processes and tools that can complicate the simplicity and fluidity encouraged by Scrum methodologies.

Correct Answer: Ensure that the team has effectively communicated progress and any obstacles without automatically extending the meeting duration

The primary goal of the Daily Scrum is to update the team on progress and any impediments, not to fill a specific time quota. Encouraging needless extension of the meeting with unrelated topics or imposing strict time constraints can detract from its efficiency and purpose. Similarly, suggesting additional communication methods like status update emails might dilute the effectiveness of the Daily Scrum. The correct approach is to ensure the meeting's objectives are met, regardless of the duration.