Who can change the backlog during an Iteration?
This article unpacks a SAFe Scrum Master scenario and explains what makes the correct response effective.
Exam Question
Who can change the backlog during an Iteration?
A. Agile Team.
B. Scrum Master.
C. Release Train Engineer.
D. Senior Management.
Correct Answer
A
Explanation
Correct Answer
A. Agile Team.:
This aligns with the SAFe Scrum Master’s responsibilities and expected behaviors.
Incorrect Answers
B. Scrum Master.:
This is incorrect as it doesn’t reflect the SAFe Scrum Master’s duties or decision-making scope.
C. Release Train Engineer.:
This is incorrect as it doesn’t reflect the SAFe Scrum Master’s duties or decision-making scope.
D. Senior Management.:
This is incorrect as it doesn’t reflect the SAFe Scrum Master’s duties or decision-making scope.
Scrum Master Insights
- Facilitation: Scrum Masters foster productive events and team alignment.
- Coaching: They enable team-level agility through guidance and reflection.
- Program Collaboration: Effective collaboration across ARTs ensures flow of value.
Relevance to the SSM Exam
This question represents key exam topics related to scaled Agile facilitation and team performance management in SAFe.
Key Takeaways
- Scrum Masters play a crucial role in enabling Agile teams and events.
- They promote alignment, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement.
- SAFe requires facilitation skills at both team and program levels.
Conclusion
Understanding these responsibilities equips you for real-world performance and the SSM certification exam.
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- At the System Demo, each team demonstrates their own work but the system is not integrated. They say they underestimated the integration effort, but they cannot integrate every Iteration and meet the planned scope. What should the Scrum Master suggest?