SSM Introducing Scrum in SAFe Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of the Iteration Review in a SAFe Scrum team?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often select internal team status evaluation or management progress reporting as the main purpose, forgetting that the Iteration Review is fundamentally for stakeholder feedback.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To demonstrate the team's work and receive feedback from stakeholders.
The Iteration Review provides an opportunity for the team to demonstrate the working, tested product to stakeholders and gather feedback. This feedback loop is the foundation of iterative development, as it ensures the team is building the right thing. It is critical because it validates assumptions early, allowing for course correction and ensuring that the final output aligns with the customers' needs and the PI objectives.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To review the team's velocity and discuss team member performance.
Why it's wrong here
The Iteration Review is focused on the product increment, not individual performance or velocity metrics. Discussing personnel in this meeting is inappropriate and distracts from the purpose of gathering stakeholder feedback on the work delivered during the iteration, which is the primary focus of the session.
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To demonstrate the team's work and receive feedback from stakeholders.
Why this is correct
The primary intent of the Iteration Review is to showcase the increment to stakeholders to ensure alignment and obtain feedback. This enables the team to pivot if necessary, confirming that the work delivered meets the expectations of the business and contributes directly to the overall goals of the ART.
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To plan the tasks for the next iteration.
Why it's wrong here
Planning for the next iteration occurs during Iteration Planning, not the Iteration Review. Separating these events keeps the focus of the review on the accomplishments of the current iteration, preventing the team from prematurely jumping into the details of future work before the current feedback is fully processed.
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To resolve conflicts between team members.
Why it's wrong here
Conflict resolution is handled during team retrospectives or private coaching sessions. Including it in the Iteration Review is ineffective and unprofessional, as stakeholders are present. The review must be dedicated to product demonstration and transparency regarding the work completed, not internal team dynamics or interpersonal disagreements between the staff.
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