Agile Scrum Master Certification Exam Prep (CSM) - Scrum Master Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the role of a Scrum Master in the Scrum process, emphasizing their responsibilities as facilitators rather than being directly responsible for project performance. It highlights the decentralized nature of Scrum, where team members are accountable for their tasks. The Scrum Master coordinates with the Product Owner to select the Scrum team and ensure effective Scrum practices. They also protect the team from distractions and resolve impediments to enhance performance.

What is the primary responsibility of the Scrum team in a decentralized Scrum system?

• Managing the project budget

• Ensuring project performance

• Documenting project requirements

• Selecting the Scrum Master

How does the Scrum Master assist the Product Owner at the start of a project?

• By conducting performance reviews

• By managing the project budget

• By identifying stakeholders and selecting the Scrum team

• By writing user stories

What is one of the key roles of the Scrum Master in relation to Scrum practices?

• To create new Scrum practices

• To ensure Scrum practices are implemented effectively

• To eliminate the need for Scrum practices

• To replace Scrum practices with traditional methods

How does the Scrum Master help the team improve performance?

• By providing daily performance bonuses

• By assigning more tasks to the team

• By challenging the team to deliver more results effectively

• By reducing the number of sprints

What is the role of the Scrum Master in daily standup meetings?

• To understand results and help improve future performance

• To conduct performance appraisals

• To assign new tasks to the team

• To finalize project documentation

How does the Scrum Master protect the team from distractions?

• By assigning more documentation work

• By increasing the number of meetings

• By reducing the number of team members

• By ensuring the team focuses on daily goals

What should team members do if they face issues during the Scrum process?

• Report the issues to the Scrum Master for resolution

• Ignore the issues and continue working

• Wait for the next sprint to address the issues

• Handle the issues independently without informing anyone