What is the duration of the SoS time box?

• A. 60-90 minutes
• B. 15-30 minutes
• C. 5-10 minutes
• D. 2-4 hours

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how long the Scrum of Scrums should last to keep cross-team coordination efficient. The Scrum of Scrums is a brief cross-team synchronization where Scrum Masters (or their designees) share progress, surface blockers, and flag dependencies so the ART can stay aligned. Keeping this meeting within a short window—typically 15 to 30 minutes—helps maintain focus and velocity. It allows each team to give a concise update on what changed since the last SoS, what they plan to do next, and any blockers that require coordination, without turning the session into a deep dive.

If the timebox is too long, the meeting becomes a drag and diminished by lengthy discussions that belong in deeper problem-solving sessions. If it’s too short, there isn’t enough time for multiple teams to provide meaningful updates or raise blockers. The 15–30 minute range is the balance that supports rapid visibility and quick decision-making across teams. In practice, you can adjust if you have a very large number of teams, but the standard guidance remains around 15–30 minutes rather than longer blocks like 60–90 minutes or several hours.