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Team Isolation During a Sprint

publish date: 2026/06/04 11:34:10.314144 UTC

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During the development stage of a Scrum sprint, how is the team managed in terms of external contact?

Team members individually decide whether to communicate externally based on their personal preference

The customer is embedded in the team and communicates directly with all developers throughout the sprint

The team interacts freely with customers and management at all times to ensure continuous alignment

The team is isolated from the customer and organisation with all communications channelled through the Scrum master — the Scrum master's role is to protect the development team from external distractions

Correct Answer

Explanation

During the development stage, the team is isolated from the customer and the organisation, with all communications channelled through the Scrum master. The role of the Scrum master is to protect the development team from external distractions.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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