Using Scrum ensures that all resources on a project will be utilised in the most efficient way.

Question

Options

• AFalse
• BTrue

• A
  13% (6)
• B
  87% (40)

Explanation

Important note: The provided answer key appears to be incorrect. The statement is actually False (A), and I'd be doing you a disservice by explaining B as correct.

Why A (False) is the right answer:

Scrum does not ensure efficient utilization of all resources - it is a framework for iterative delivery and team collaboration, not a resource optimization system. Scrum deliberately accepts some inefficiency (e.g., a developer waiting on a blocker during a sprint) in exchange for adaptability and frequent delivery of value. The Scrum Guide makes no such guarantee about resource utilization.

Why B (True) is wrong:

The word "ensures" makes this an absolute claim that Scrum cannot support. Scrum can improve team coordination and reduce waste through ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives, but factors like team skill gaps, unclear requirements, and external dependencies can still cause resource inefficiency regardless of Scrum adoption.

Memory tip:

Watch out for absolute words like ensures, guarantees, or always in Scrum/Agile questions - these are almost always false, because Agile frameworks are empirical and adaptive by nature, not deterministic. Scrum optimizes for value delivery, not resource utilization.

I'd recommend double-checking this question's source material. If this is from a specific certification (PSM, PMI-ACP, etc.), the answer key may contain an error, or the question may reflect a particular course's non-standard interpretation.

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