CSM Scrum Events Practice Question
During a Sprint Review, the Product Owner presents the current state of the Product Backlog and projected delivery dates based on the team's recent velocity. A stakeholder challenges the accuracy of these projections, and the Developers begin defending their estimates. How should the Scrum Master facilitate the remainder of the event?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is treating the Sprint Review as a negotiation or status meeting where the Scrum Master should resolve estimate disputes, rather than a collaborative inspection of the Increment.
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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Refocus the discussion on the Increment and the feedback it generates, reminding participants that projections are the Product Owner's responsibility and that the Review is for inspection and adaptation.
The Sprint Review is a collaborative working session where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. The Scrum Master facilitates by keeping the focus on product inspection and feedback, while recognizing that delivery projections are the Product Owner's responsibility. Defending estimates or removing the Developers undermines the event's purpose.
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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End the Sprint Review early, since the disagreement indicates the event is no longer productive.
Why it's wrong here
Ending the event early would deprive stakeholders of the opportunity to inspect the Increment and provide feedback, which is the core purpose of the Sprint Review. Disagreement can be valuable input for adapting the Product Backlog. The Scrum Master should guide the conversation back to collaboration and inspection rather than cutting the event short.
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Refocus the discussion on the Increment and the feedback it generates, reminding participants that projections are the Product Owner's responsibility and that the Review is for inspection and adaptation.
Why this is correct
The Sprint Review is a working session for inspecting the Increment and adapting the Product Backlog, not for defending estimates. The Scrum Master facilitates by refocusing the group on the product and its feedback, while clarifying that projections belong to the Product Owner. This keeps the event productive and preserves stakeholder collaboration.
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Ask the Developers to leave the meeting so the Product Owner and stakeholders can negotiate delivery dates privately.
Why it's wrong here
The Developers are essential participants in the Sprint Review because they discuss what went well, what problems were encountered, and how the Increment was built. Removing them would strip the event of technical context and violate the collaborative nature of the Review. The Scrum Master should facilitate inclusion, not exclusion, to support transparent inspection.
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Step in and provide a definitive delivery date based on the team's historical velocity to settle the disagreement.
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master does not own delivery commitments or projections; that is the Product Owner's domain. Providing a definitive date would undermine the Product Owner's authority and could mislead stakeholders if conditions change. The Scrum Master's role is to facilitate the event and help the team and stakeholders collaborate effectively, not to arbitrate estimates.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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