Certified Scrum Master Practice Test

Which of the following best describes a Sprint Retrospective?

1. A review of the product increment

2. A time to inspect and adapt team processes

3. A planning meeting for the next Sprint

4. A showcase of the product to stakeholders

The correct answer is: A time to inspect and adapt team processes

The Sprint Retrospective is designed for the Scrum Team to inspect how the last Sprint went in terms of people, relationships, process, and tools. It focuses on identifying what went well during the Sprint, what didn’t, and how the team can improve its processes moving forward. This reflection helps to foster continuous improvement and ensures the team can adapt and enhance their work for future Sprints. While a review of the product increment, a planning meeting, and a showcase of the product to stakeholders are essential aspects of the Scrum framework, they pertain to other Scrum ceremonies. Specifically, these activities happen during events like the Sprint Review or Sprint Planning, which serve distinct purposes from the retrospective, emphasizing the importance of focusing on process improvement rather than product assessment or future plan making.