- A
Allow the developer to continue because the feature might add value
Why wrong: Allowing unplanned work disrupts the sprint goal and may cause scope creep.
- B
Remind the team that only items from the sprint backlog should be worked on, and ask the developer to stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup
The Scrum Master protects the sprint scope and ensures transparency.
- C
Ask the developer to work on the feature after the current sprint
Why wrong: This decision should involve the product owner.
- D
Add the feature to the product backlog and ignore it for now
Why wrong: The product owner should be involved to decide priority.
Question 103 of 892
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are managing a marketing campaign project using an agile approach. During the daily standup, a developer mentions they have started working on a feature that was not agreed upon in sprint planning. The product owner is not aware of this work. What should you do as the Scrum Master?
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
✓
Remind the team that only items from the sprint backlog should be worked on, and ask the developer to stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup
Option B is correct because the Scrum Master's role is to ensure the team adheres to Scrum practices, including focusing only on the sprint backlog during the sprint. Unauthorized work can lead to scope creep and undermine sprint goals. The developer should stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup to determine if the feature should be added to the product backlog for future consideration. Option A is wrong because allowing unplanned work without stakeholder agreement disrupts the sprint plan. Option C is wrong because it still permits unplanned work without proper prioritization by the product owner. Option D is wrong because adding the feature to the product backlog should be done only after discussion with the product owner, not ignored, and the team should not continue working on it during the current sprint.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Allow the developer to continue because the feature might add value
Why it's wrong here
Allowing unplanned work disrupts the sprint goal and may cause scope creep.
- ✓
Remind the team that only items from the sprint backlog should be worked on, and ask the developer to stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup
Why this is correct
The Scrum Master protects the sprint scope and ensures transparency.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Ask the developer to work on the feature after the current sprint
Why it's wrong here
This decision should involve the product owner.
- ✗
Add the feature to the product backlog and ignore it for now
Why it's wrong here
The product owner should be involved to decide priority.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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What does this PMP question test?
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Remind the team that only items from the sprint backlog should be worked on, and ask the developer to stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup — Option B is correct because the Scrum Master's role is to ensure the team adheres to Scrum practices, including focusing only on the sprint backlog during the sprint. Unauthorized work can lead to scope creep and undermine sprint goals. The developer should stop and discuss with the product owner after the standup to determine if the feature should be added to the product backlog for future consideration. Option A is wrong because allowing unplanned work without stakeholder agreement disrupts the sprint plan. Option C is wrong because it still permits unplanned work without proper prioritization by the product owner. Option D is wrong because adding the feature to the product backlog should be done only after discussion with the product owner, not ignored, and the team should not continue working on it during the current sprint.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PMP ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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