The Sprint Review exists to inspect the Increment with stakeholders and gather feedback on what to do next. It is not a team-spirit session, a project audit or a process review.
Exam Question
What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?
(choose the best answer)
A. To build team spirit.
B. To take time to judge the validity of the project.
C. To review the Scrum Team’s activities and processes during the Sprint.
D. To inspect the product Increment with stakeholders and collect feedback on next steps.
Correct Answer
D. To inspect the product Increment with stakeholders and collect feedback on next steps.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Scrum Guide says “The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations.” The Scrum Team shows key stakeholders what it accomplished, discusses progress toward the Product Goal and reviews changes in the market or environment. Together they decide what to do next, and the Product Backlog may be adjusted. The Guide adds that “The Sprint Review is a working session and the Scrum Team should avoid limiting it to a presentation.” That makes it the main feedback loop between the product and the people who use or fund it.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A. To build team spirit. Team spirit may grow from good collaboration, but it is not the event’s purpose.
B. To judge the validity of the project. Stakeholders do inspect progress, but the event is about adapting the product, not auditing a project.
C. To review the team’s activities and processes. Inspecting how the team worked is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective.
Exam Tip
If an option describes looking at the team’s process, it belongs to the Retrospective. Sprint Review answers mention the Increment, stakeholders and next steps.
Key Takeaways
- Stakeholders and the Scrum Team inspect the outcome of the Sprint together.
- It is a working session, not just a demo.
- Its outcome may be an adjusted Product Backlog.
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