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An agile practitioner becomes a Scrum Master on an established Scrum team. After introductions, what should the agile practitioner do?

The correct answer is B. Identify where team processes misalign with accepted Scrum practices.. When a new Scrum Master joins an established team, their first substantive action should be to assess how well the team's current processes align with accepted Scrum practices. This assessment creates a baseline and informs where coaching is most needed. An established team may h

Submitted by olafpl· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

Question

An agile practitioner becomes a Scrum Master on an established Scrum team. After introductions, what should the agile practitioner do?

Options

  • BIdentify where team processes misalign with accepted Scrum practices.
  • CFacilitate the identification of problems or issues and help the team resolve them.
  • DReview the backlog to ensure that it is prioritized, refined, and properly tasked.

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • B
    76% (19)
  • C
    16% (4)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

When a new Scrum Master joins an established team, their first substantive action should be to assess how well the team's current processes align with accepted Scrum practices. This assessment creates a baseline and informs where coaching is most needed. An established team may have developed habits or process drift that the new Scrum Master must identify before they can add value. Option C (facilitating problem resolution) is an ongoing Scrum Master responsibility but is not the right first step - you must understand the team before facilitating change. Option D (reviewing the backlog) is primarily a product owner concern, not a Scrum Master responsibility.

Topics

#Scrum Master role#Process coaching#Scrum adherence#Team assessment

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