Which of the following is a benefit of using Scrum as an agile approach?

• A. Deliver the full scope in one sprint
• B. Managing the business' exposure to risk
• C. Eliminating all requirements changes
• D. Maximizing documentation

Answer: (B)

Scrum reduces risk by creating a rhythm of frequent inspection and adaptation. By delivering small, potentially shippable increments in short timeboxes (sprints) and keeping a prioritized backlog, the team and stakeholders regularly see progress, gather feedback, and adjust direction. This continual visibility helps catch issues early, ensure what’s being built stays valuable, and prevent big investments in work that may no longer be needed.

Delivering the full scope in one sprint clashes with Scrum’s incremental approach and timeboxing, making it risky if priorities shift or misunderstandings arise. Scrum also embraces changing requirements rather than eliminating them, so changes aren’t something to be avoided. And while documentation has its place, Scrum emphasizes working software and collaboration over maximizing documentation.