CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
During a sprint retrospective, the team identifies that they often spend too much time in daily stand-up meetings. What is the recommended timebox for the daily Scrum in Scrum?
⚠ Common exam trap
CAPM often tests the specific timebox for Scrum events, and candidates may confuse the daily Scrum with other meetings or think that flexibility is allowed, leading to incorrect answers like 30 minutes or unlimited time.
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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15 minutes, focused on progress toward the sprint goal
The daily Scrum is timeboxed to 15 minutes to keep it focused and efficient. The purpose is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, not to solve problems. Detailed discussions should be taken offline.
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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As long as needed to resolve all blockers
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum is timeboxed to 15 minutes; extending it to resolve blockers converts it into a problem-solving session, which should happen afterwards with relevant members. Open-ended duration suits ad hoc working sessions, not a fixed Scrum event.
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30 minutes, to allow for detailed discussion
Why it's wrong here
Thirty minutes exceeds the 15-minute timebox, and detailed discussion belongs in follow-up conversations after the event. The Daily Scrum exists for inspection and adaptation toward the Sprint Goal, not design debate. A 30-minute slot would suit a longer planning or refinement session.
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15 minutes, focused on progress toward the sprint goal
Why this is correct
Fifteen minutes is the fixed timebox for the Daily Scrum, regardless of team size, so it directly resolves the stem's overrun constraint. The event inspects progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapts the Sprint Backlog, with discussion deferred to follow-up conversations rather than extending the meeting.
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10 minutes, with a strict agenda
Why it's wrong here
Ten minutes is not the Scrum timebox; the Daily Scrum is fixed at 15 minutes regardless of agenda. Adding a strict agenda also contradicts its purpose of inspecting progress toward the Sprint Goal. A 10-minute limit would fit a team's own working agreement, not the framework's defined event.
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