CSM Scrum Events Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of the Daily Scrum for the Development Team?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates treat the Daily Scrum as a status reporting meeting where developers justify their work to the Scrum Master or manager, rather than a planning session for the team's internal synchronization.
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 inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and create an actionable plan for the next 24 hours.
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute time-boxed event for the Development Team to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog. It is not a status report for management, but a tactical coordination meeting allowing developers to synchronize activities and plan their next 24 hours.
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 report individual task completion percentages directly to the Scrum Master and functional managers.
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum exists so Developers inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt their plan; reporting percentages to a Scrum Master or functional managers is status reporting, which the event explicitly is not. It tempts because progress tracking feels useful, but that belongs in Sprint Review or the Sprint Backlog itself.
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To inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and create an actionable plan for the next 24 hours.
Why this is correct
Inspecting progress toward the goal and synchronizing the day's work are the core objectives defined in the Scrum Guide. This focused synchronization enables developers to adjust their tactics dynamically without losing sight of the overarching Sprint objective.
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To negotiate new requirements and change requests directly with attending stakeholders and customers.
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute inspect-and-adapt event for the Developers to plan the next day's work; negotiating requirements with stakeholders is Product Backlog refinement or Sprint Review territory. It tempts because stakeholder collaboration is genuinely valuable, but that happens in backlog refinement sessions, not the daily sync.
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To perform comprehensive code reviews and architectural design planning for complex features.
Why it's wrong here
Code reviews and architectural design planning are technical practices performed during the Sprint, not the Daily Scrum's purpose, which is inspecting progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapting the plan within 15 minutes. It tempts because quality work matters, but such detailed technical sessions belong in separate team meetings.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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