What is one responsibility of the Scrum Master?

The correct answer is C. To remove impediments in order to help protect the team. Removing impediments is a core Scrum Master responsibility - they act as a servant-leader who shields the team from obstacles (organizational bottlenecks, blocked dependencies, interpersonal conflicts) so the team can focus on delivering value. A is wrong because prioritizing…

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Options

ATo prioritize the Team's Backlog
BTo define the tasks and assign owners
CTo remove impediments in order to help protect the team
DTo facilitate the PI Planning session

How the community answered

(41 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
7% (3)
C
88% (36)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Removing impediments is a core Scrum Master responsibility - they act as a servant-leader who shields the team from obstacles (organizational bottlenecks, blocked dependencies, interpersonal conflicts) so the team can focus on delivering value. A is wrong because prioritizing the backlog is the Product Owner's job. B is wrong because self-organizing teams define their own tasks and assign owners - the Scrum Master doesn't dictate this. D is wrong because PI Planning facilitation belongs to the Release Train Engineer (RTE) in SAFe, not the Scrum Master.

Memory tip: Think of the Scrum Master as a "shield and servant" - they serve the team by shielding them from anything that slows progress. If an answer describes assigning, prioritizing, or planning for the team, it's the wrong role.

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#Scrum Master#impediment removal#team backlog#servant leadership

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