Answering: “The Sprint Review is mainly an inspect and adapt opportunity for which group?” (PSM I)

The Sprint Review is mainly an inspect and adapt opportunity for the Scrum Team and its stakeholders. Any option that drops the Product Owner, the Developers or the stakeholders is incomplete.

Exam Question

The Sprint Review is mainly an inspect and adapt opportunity for which group?
(choose the best answer)
A. The Product Owner and the Developers.
B. The Product Owner and stakeholders.
C. The Product Owner and management.
D. The Scrum Team and stakeholders.
E. The Developers and management.
F. The Developers and stakeholders.

Correct Answer

D. The Scrum Team and stakeholders.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Scrum Guide says that during the Sprint Review “The Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed.” Attendees review what was accomplished and what has changed in their environment, then collaborate on what to do next. The Product Owner, Developers and Scrum Master are all part of the Scrum Team, so all of them take part. Stakeholders bring the outside view the team needs to adapt the Product Backlog. Management can attend in the role of stakeholders, but the event is not built around them.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

A. The Product Owner and the Developers. This leaves out stakeholders, who are the reason the event exists.

B. The Product Owner and stakeholders. The Developers and Scrum Master are also part of the Scrum Team and need the feedback.

C. The Product Owner and management. Management is only one possible stakeholder group, and the Developers are missing.

E. The Developers and management. This excludes the Product Owner, who is accountable for the Product Backlog being adapted.

F. The Developers and stakeholders. Without the Product Owner, nobody accountable for the Product Backlog is part of the conversation.

Exam Tip

When many options pair two groups, look for the broadest correct pair. “Scrum Team” covers all three accountabilities in one phrase.

Key Takeaways

• The whole Scrum Team attends the Sprint Review.
• Key stakeholders are invited to inspect and give feedback.
• Management attends as stakeholders, if at all.