How does the Scrum Master serve the Development Team? Select the three most appropriate answers.

The correct answer is A. Removing impediments to the Development Team's progress B. Coaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality C. Helping the Development Team to create high-value products. The Scrum Master serves the Development Team by: (A) removing impediments that block progress, (B) coaching the team in self-organization and cross-functionality, and (C) helping the team create high-value products. Option D is incorrect - the Scrum Master is not the team…

Submitted by klara.se· Apr 18, 2026Developing People and Teams

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ARemoving impediments to the Development Team's progress
BCoaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality
CHelping the Development Team to create high-value products
DHelping the Development Team as the team leader
EAdding or removing developers from the Development Team in accordance with team velocity

How the community answered

(31 responses)

A
87% (27)
D
10% (3)
E
3% (1)

Explanation

The Scrum Master serves the Development Team by: (A) removing impediments that block progress, (B) coaching the team in self-organization and cross-functionality, and (C) helping the team create high-value products. Option D is incorrect - the Scrum Master is not the team leader; the Development Team is self-organizing and has no single leader. Option E is incorrect - the Scrum Master has no authority to add or remove developers; team composition is an organizational or managerial concern outside the Scrum Master's role.

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#Scrum Master Role#Development Team#Servant-leadership#Team Coaching

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