The Daily Scrum should surface impediments to the Sprint Goal and give the Developers a shared view of the most important work to do next. It is not a status report for the Scrum Master, management or stakeholders.
Exam Question
One of the Scrum events is the Daily Scrum. What are two intended outcomes of the Daily Scrum?
(choose the best two answers)
- A. Identification of impediments that may prevent the Developers from achieving the Sprint Goal.
- B. A shared understanding of the most important work to be undertaken next to achieve the best possible progress toward the Sprint goal.
- C. An update of completed tasks and of the remaining work so the Scrum Master can plan the next day.
- D. A status report for upper management indicating what each individual has done, will be doing, and what is impeding him/her.
- E. An updated Scrum board to make Sprint progress transparent for the stakeholders.
Correct Answer
A and B.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Scrum Guide says the purpose of the Daily Scrum “is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work.” It adds that Daily Scrums “improve communications, identify impediments, promote quick decision-making, and consequently eliminate the need for other meetings.” A shared understanding of what to do next is the actionable plan the Developers leave with. Spotting impediments early lets them act or ask for help before the Sprint Goal is at risk.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
C. An update so the Scrum Master can plan the next day. The Developers plan their own work. The Scrum Master does not plan the next day for them.
D. A status report for upper management. The Daily Scrum is an internal event for the Developers, not a reporting meeting.
E. An updated Scrum board for stakeholders. Updating a board may happen, but it is not the purpose. Stakeholders inspect results at the Sprint Review.
Exam Tip
If a Daily Scrum option mentions reporting to someone, it is wrong. Look for outcomes tied to the Sprint Goal and the Developers’ own plan.
Key Takeaways
- The Daily Scrum inspects progress toward the Sprint Goal.
- It surfaces impediments early.
- It produces the Developers’ plan for the next day.
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