Answering: “Which of the following might the Scrum Team discuss during a Sprint Retrospective?”

All of these are fair topics for a Sprint Retrospective. Communication, how the team plans, the skills the Developers need and the Definition of Done all affect quality and effectiveness.

Exam Question

Which of the following might the Scrum Team discuss during a Sprint Retrospective?
(choose the best answer)
A. Methods of communication.
B. The way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning.
C. Skills needed to improve the Developers ability to deliver.
D. The Definition of Done.
E. All of the above.

Correct Answer

E. All of the above.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Scrum Guide says the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective “is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.” The team inspects how the last Sprint went “with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done.” Methods of communication fall under interactions. The way the team runs Sprint Planning is a process. Skills the Developers need affect individuals and their ability to deliver. The Definition of Done is named explicitly. Anything that helps the Scrum Team work better is open for discussion.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

A. Methods of communication. A valid topic, but not the only one.

B. The way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning. A valid topic, but other options also apply.

C. Skills needed to improve the Developers’ ability to deliver. A valid topic, but not the full answer.

D. The Definition of Done. A valid topic named in the Scrum Guide, but the others apply too.

Exam Tip

The Sprint Retrospective covers individuals, interactions, processes, tools and the Definition of Done. If every option fits one of those, choose “All of the above.”

Key Takeaways

• The Sprint Retrospective looks at people, interactions, process and tools.
• The Definition of Done is an explicit retrospective topic.
• Anything that improves quality and effectiveness can be discussed.