CSM Scrum Events Practice Question
A Scrum Team's Sprint Review has evolved into a one-way presentation where the Developers demo completed work and stakeholders remain silent. The Product Owner wants the event to better fulfill its purpose. Which approach best aligns with Scrum?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is treating the Sprint Review as a formal demo or status report rather than a collaborative inspection and adaptation session.
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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Convert the Sprint Review into a collaborative working session where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and discuss what to do next.
The Sprint Review exists so the Scrum Team and stakeholders can inspect the Increment and collaborate on what to do next. Turning it into a one-way presentation defeats its purpose. The best remedy is to make it a working session with active stakeholder participation. Extending the timebox, replacing it with a report, or having the Scrum Master present all undermine the event's empirical foundation and reduce its value.
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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Replace the Sprint Review with a written status report distributed to stakeholders, since stakeholders prefer not to attend meetings.
Why it's wrong here
A written status report does not allow stakeholders to inspect the working Increment or engage in a dialogue about future direction. The Sprint Review is an empirical inspection event; replacing it with documentation removes the essential feedback loop and violates the Scrum framework. Stakeholder preferences do not override the need for inspection and adaptation.
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Have the Scrum Master lead the Sprint Review and present the Increment on behalf of the Developers to keep the session efficient.
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master facilitates the Sprint Review but does not lead it or present on behalf of the Developers. The Developers demonstrate the Increment, and the Product Owner discusses the Product Backlog. Having the Scrum Master present removes the Developers' direct interaction with stakeholders, which is critical for gathering feedback and adapting the Product Backlog.
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Convert the Sprint Review into a collaborative working session where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and discuss what to do next.
Why this is correct
The Sprint Review is a working session, not a demonstration. Its purpose is to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog based on stakeholder feedback. Encouraging collaboration and discussion about what to do next directly supports empiricism and maximizes value, which is exactly what the Product Owner should facilitate.
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Extend the Sprint Review timebox so the Developers can present every completed Product Backlog item in full detail.
Why it's wrong here
The Sprint Review is timeboxed to a maximum of four hours for a one-month Sprint. Extending it to cover every item in detail turns it into a lengthy presentation and does not foster the collaborative inspection and adaptation that the event exists to enable. The timebox should be respected, and the focus should be on valuable feedback.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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