SSM Supporting Team Events Practice Question

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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  Take over facilitation of the Daily Stand-up and strictly cut off anyone who speaks longer than one minute.

  Why it's wrong here

  Taking over facilitation and abruptly cutting off speakers can damage trust and discourage openness. While timeboxing is important, the Scrum Master should coach the team to self-facilitate rather than imposing strict control. A heavy-handed approach may solve the immediate symptom but fails to build the team's capability to manage its own events. The Scrum Master should model and teach effective facilitation, not become a permanent gatekeeper.

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  Let the current stand-up finish, then coach the team on timeboxing and suggest moving detailed discussions to a follow-up 'after-party'.

  Why this is correct

  The Scrum Master should avoid interrupting the ongoing event but afterwards coach the team on the purpose and timebox of the Daily Stand-up. Suggesting a follow-up 'after-party' for detailed discussions allows problem-solving to continue without derailing the stand-up. This approach respects the team's autonomy, reinforces the timebox, and teaches self-facilitation. It directly addresses the root cause while preserving the value of collaboration.

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  Cancel the Daily Stand-up and replace it with a weekly status meeting to reduce meeting fatigue.

  Why it's wrong here

  Canceling the Daily Stand-up removes a key inspect-and-adapt event that promotes daily coordination and self-organization. A weekly status meeting is not a substitute because it reduces frequency and shifts focus to reporting rather than team synchronization. The Scrum Master should reinforce the stand-up's purpose and timebox, not eliminate it. The issue is not the event itself but the team's facilitation and discipline around it.

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  Allow the detailed discussions to continue because problem-solving is more valuable than adhering to a timebox.

  Why it's wrong here

  Allowing the Daily Stand-up to consistently exceed its timebox erodes discipline and disrespects team members' time. While problem-solving is valuable, it should occur in follow-up conversations after the stand-up, not during the event. The Scrum Master's role is to teach the team to respect the timebox and use the stand-up for coordination, not detailed technical resolution. Ignoring the timebox can lead to longer meetings and reduced focus over time.