PMI-ACP · Question #593
PMI-ACP Question #593: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Ensure that the threats and risks are communicated and addressed. Logging a risk is only the first step in risk management. Once a risk is identified and recorded, the scrum master's next responsibility is to communicate it to relevant stakeholders and take action to address it (C). In this case, the risk is a team member being pulled away by a
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A team member on a new scrum project previously provided support to another application. Due to issues with that application, the team member's former supervisor continues assigning them tasks related to that project. The new project's scrum master includes this issue in the risk register. What should the scrum master do next?
Options
- AMonitor the threats and risks while allowing the team member to multitask on both projects
- CEnsure that the threats and risks are communicated and addressed
- DAssign fewer stories to the sprints so that the team member can still meet sprint goals
Explanation
Logging a risk is only the first step in risk management. Once a risk is identified and recorded, the scrum master's next responsibility is to communicate it to relevant stakeholders and take action to address it (C). In this case, the risk is a team member being pulled away by a former supervisor, which threatens sprint commitments and violates team autonomy. Simply monitoring while allowing the multitasking to continue (A) is passive and allows the risk to persist. Assigning fewer stories (D) is a workaround that accepts the problem rather than resolving it. The scrum master must protect the team and escalate or communicate the issue so it can be properly resolved — this is a core scrum master accountability.
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