SSM Introducing Scrum in SAFe Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the Scrum Master's role in the Daily Stand-up (DSU)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often select answers stating the Scrum Master tracks individual tasks or solves technical problems during the stand-up, turning it into a status report meeting.
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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To ensure the meeting remains timeboxed and focused on the iteration goal.
The Scrum Master's role in the DSU is to facilitate the event, ensuring it stays within the timebox and focuses on alignment toward the iteration goal. They do not report to management but rather listen for blockers and dependencies that the team needs help resolving. By keeping the meeting brief and focused, the Scrum Master ensures the team remains synchronized and empowered to manage their daily execution effectively.
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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To act as the manager who assigns tasks for the day.
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master is a servant leader, not a project manager who assigns tasks. SAFe teams are self-organizing. If the Scrum Master assigns work, they undermine the team's ability to take ownership and solve problems themselves, which is crucial for achieving high performance in an Agile environment.
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To ensure the meeting remains timeboxed and focused on the iteration goal.
Why this is correct
The DSU must be brief to minimize disruption. The Scrum Master ensures the focus stays on the iteration goal and progress, rather than deep-diving into technical discussions. This discipline is necessary to maintain the fast pace of the team and keep everyone aligned on the highest priorities.
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To collect individual progress reports for external stakeholders.
Why it's wrong here
The DSU is for the team, not for reporting to external stakeholders. Using the meeting as a status reporting tool shifts the focus from team collaboration to external compliance, which can make team members feel micro-managed and reduce the effectiveness of the daily synchronization of work.
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To solve all technical problems raised during the meeting.
Why it's wrong here
The DSU is not a problem-solving session. Deep technical discussions should happen in separate "meet-afters." The Scrum Master's role is to identify that a problem exists and ensure it is tracked for resolution, not to personally provide the technical solution for every issue mentioned by the team.
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