CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
A team using Scrum consistently fails to complete all planned work in a sprint. What should the Scrum Master do first?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Help the team break down user stories into smaller pieces.
Breaking user stories into smaller pieces enables the team to estimate more accurately and complete work within the sprint. Option A is wrong because simply adding more team members does not address the root cause of incomplete work and can introduce communication overhead. Option C is wrong because the Product Owner is a vital participant in daily stand-ups to provide clarification and prioritize work; removing them hinders collaboration. Option D is wrong because increasing sprint length reduces feedback frequency and does not solve the underlying issue of work sizing or estimation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Add more team members.
Why it's wrong here
Adding members does not directly solve the sizing or estimation problem.
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Help the team break down user stories into smaller pieces.
Why this is correct
Smaller stories enable better estimation and completion within the sprint.
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Remove the Product Owner from daily stand-ups.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner should attend daily stand-ups to clarify requirements.
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Increase the sprint length.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing sprint length reduces feedback and does not address estimation issues.
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