Increment

Correct Answer: Inform the Product Owner and stakeholders about the situation, negotiate for timeline adjustment or scope reduction for the current increment.

In Scrum, when a team member leaves in the middle of the sprint, it's important to communicate with the Product Owner and stakeholders about the effect of their departure on the project's scope and timeline. The team can negotiate for a reduction of scope or additional time, since the lost capacity could seriously impede the progress. Most likely, adjustments in several tasks will be required. The options like 'Ignore the loss and continue with the same increment plan' is not ideal as it dismisses the value of the team member's contribution and could put undue stress on the remaining team members to fulfill the objectives. 'Hiring a new team member immediately' is not always a feasible or practical solution, as the new member would need time to familiarize with the project, the team, and the Scrum processes. Finally, 'Asking the remaining team members to work overtime' is inconsistent with the principles of Scrum (and Agile in general), which emphasizes sustainable development pace over extended periods. Long periods of overtime are often counterproductive, leading to burnout and diminished quality of work.

Correct Answer: A marketing software that requires regular customization and module expansion based on specific client requests

The Agile increment approach works best for projects requiring regular customization and module expansion, like marketing software. This allows for flexibility and adaptability to new requirements. Other scenarios mentioned lack the characteristics needed for successful Agile project management and incremental development.

Correct Answer: Log feedback and discuss priorities during the next sprint planning

The best approach is to log feedback and discuss priorities during the next sprint planning to address the concern in a collaborative and organized manner without disrupting the current increment's goals.