Scrum Risk Management

Correct Answer: Suggest to take the problem offline after the meeting, so that it does not disturb the time-boxed meeting

As a Scrum Master, during a Daily Scrum, if a team member asks for assistance with a technical problem, the best response should be to 'Suggest to take the problem offline after the meeting, so that it does not disturb the time-boxed meeting'. The Daily Scrum meeting is time-boxed for 15 minutes and is meant for team members to update the team on their progress, any obstacles they are facing, and their plan for the next day. It's not the right forum to dive into technical problems or to solve project issues. Hence, the choice 'Immediately start discussing the technical issue during the Daily Scrum meeting' is not appropriate. Ignoring the problem or asking the member to solve it alone as suggested in the other answers is not a good practice in Scrum, where team collaboration and facilitating problem solving is emphasized. Ignoring the individual's concerns ('Ignore the problem as it is not related to project management') will hamper the team morale and productivity. Asking the team member to solve it alone without disturbing the team is not in the spirit of Scrum which promotes team collaboration.

Correct Answer: Encourage them to commit to realistically achievable targets and facilitate a discussion about sustainable work rate

One of the primary roles of the Scrum Master is to ensure that the team members aren't overworked and can maintain a sustainable pace. Keeping this in mind, 'Encourage them to commit to realistically achievable targets and facilitate a discussion about sustainable work rate' is the best course of action. As the other answers, 'Ignore their stress as they are delivering the committed targets' is both ethically and professionally wrong, as it can lead to burnout and decreased productivity. 'Ask them to work harder to maintain high performance' will result in the same negative outcomes. Lastly, while 'Reward them with monetary incentives to keep them motivated' might be a temporary solution, it doesn't address the root of the problem, which is overwork and stress. Therefore, it's essential to facilitate a discussion about sustainable work and ensure that targets are realistically achievable.

Correct Answer: Prioritize features that mitigate compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulations

In a project with high regulatory compliance risks, the risk-adjusted backlog should prioritize features that mitigate compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulations. Failing to address compliance risks can lead to severe consequences, such as legal penalties, reputational damage, and project delays. Delivering valuable features is important, but compliance should take precedence in this context. Focusing on easy-to-implement features or assigning equal priority to all features without considering compliance risks can jeopardize the project's success and the organization's standing with regulatory bodies. Therefore, the best approach is to prioritize features that directly address and mitigate compliance risks, ensuring the project remains compliant throughout its lifecycle.