GAQM Exam CASPO-001 Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Scrum does not mandate specific tools like burndown charts; it focuses on outcomes (e.g., a 'Done' Increment) rather than prescriptive practices. The Scrum Guide mentions progress tracking as optional: 'Various practices exist to forecast progress, like burn-downs, burn-ups, or cumulative flows. While proven useful, these do not replace the importance of empiricism.'

A: False---burndown charts are optional.

B: Correct---no mandate exists.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'Various practices exist to forecast progress, like burn-downs, burn-ups, or cumulative flows. While proven useful, these do not replace the importance of empiricism. In complex environments, what will happen is unknown.' (Section: 'Scrum Artifacts')

Thus, B is correct.