CSM Scrum Events Practice Question
Which event is considered the primary planning session for the upcoming Sprint?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates sometimes confuse Sprint Planning with Backlog Refinement or the Daily Scrum, misidentifying the event where the actual Sprint commitment and planning occur.
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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The Sprint Planning.
Sprint Planning is the event that initiates the Sprint. It is here that the Scrum Team defines the Sprint Goal, selects the most valuable items from the Product Backlog, and creates a plan for the Developers to deliver those items. This event sets the entire cadence and commitment for the Sprint, making it the most critical planning point in the Scrum framework.
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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The Sprint Retrospective.
Why it's wrong here
The Retrospective is for reflecting on the past Sprint to improve processes. It is not for planning the next Sprint's work items or goal. If you try to plan the next Sprint during the Retrospective, you lose the opportunity to honestly evaluate the past, leading to poor team performance.
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The Daily Scrum.
Why it's wrong here
The Daily Scrum is for daily synchronization and planning the next 24 hours. It is not the event where the full Sprint scope or Sprint Goal is defined. It is too brief and too focused on immediate tasks to serve as the overarching planning session for the entire Sprint's work.
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The Sprint Planning.
Why this is correct
Sprint Planning is explicitly designed to define the work for the Sprint. It brings the whole team together to collaborate on the Sprint Goal and the plan, which is essential for success. It ensures everyone is aligned before the development work begins, making it the cornerstone of Sprint execution.
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The Sprint Review.
Why it's wrong here
The Sprint Review is for inspecting the increment and the product's progress. It is not for planning the work of the next Sprint. Using the Review for planning would confuse the stakeholders and distract from the primary goal of demonstrating the product and gathering feedback from those who use it.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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