CSM Scrum Events Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true regarding the Daily Scrum?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many students select answers describing the Daily Scrum as a status report for management or a detailed multi-hour problem-solving session, confusing its true purpose as a short planning event for developers.
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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It is a 15-minute event for the Developers to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal.
The Daily Scrum is a brief, 15-minute event for Developers to synchronize their work and adjust their plan for the next 24 hours. It is critical for transparency and immediate adaptation. Understanding these two truths—that it is for the Developers and that it is for planning, not status reporting—is essential for maintaining the autonomy and focus of the Scrum Team during the Sprint.
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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It is a mandatory event for the Product Owner to track task completion.
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum is for the Developers. While others may attend, the Product Owner does not use it as a task-tracking tool. If the Product Owner forces the team to report status to them, the event loses its primary purpose as an internal synchronization session for the actual team.
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It is a 15-minute event for the Developers to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal.
Why this is correct
The Daily Scrum is strictly timeboxed to 15 minutes. Its primary purpose is for the Developers to inspect their current progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt their plan for the next 24 hours. This keeps the team aligned and ensures they are working on the most important tasks.
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It is a forum for the Scrum Master to assign tasks to the Developers.
Why it's wrong here
Task assignment is never done by the Scrum Master. The Scrum Master's role is to ensure the event happens and that it stays within the timebox. If the Scrum Master starts assigning tasks, it creates a dependency on them and removes the team's ability to self-manage their work effectively.
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It is a planning session to adapt the Sprint Backlog for the next 24 hours.
Why this is correct
The Daily Scrum is the primary planning event for the next 24 hours of work. By adapting the Sprint Backlog daily, the team remains flexible and responsive to changes, ensuring they are always moving toward the Sprint Goal efficiently and avoiding wasted effort on items that are no longer priority.
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It is used to update the stakeholder on the team's velocity and burndown charts.
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum is an internal event for the Scrum Team. It is not intended for external reporting to stakeholders. Velocity and burndown charts are meant for the team's internal inspection. Sharing this data with stakeholders during the daily event distracts from the immediate, actionable planning the team needs.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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