The team determines that it has over-committed itself for a Sprint. Who should be present when reviewing and adjusting the Sprint work?

Question

Options

• AThe team, the Scrum Master and the Product Owner. The Stakeholders should be consulted.
• BThe team and the Scrum Master. The Product Owner should be consulted.
• CThe team only. The Product Owner should be consulted.

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  19% (6)
• C
  75% (24)

Explanation

Option C is correct because the Sprint Backlog is owned exclusively by the Development Team - they have full authority to adjust the scope of work within a Sprint without requiring the Scrum Master's presence. The Product Owner is consulted (not a decision-maker here) because reducing scope may affect the Sprint Goal, and they need to be informed of any impact on deliverables.

Option A is wrong on two counts: the Scrum Master has no authority over Sprint Backlog adjustments, and Stakeholders have no role whatsoever in internal Sprint execution decisions. Involving stakeholders in this conversation contradicts the Scrum principle of team self-management.

Option B is wrong because the Scrum Master's role is facilitation and coaching, not participation in Sprint Backlog re-planning. Their presence is not required for the team to manage their own commitments.

Memory tip: Think of the Sprint Backlog as the team's personal to-do list - only they can add or remove items. The Product Owner gets a heads-up (consulted) because it's their product, but the team holds the pen.

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