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
  11% (6)
• B
  6% (3)
• C
  83% (44)

Explanation

When a team over-commits during a Sprint, the Development Team alone owns the Sprint Backlog and is responsible for adjusting it - this is a core principle of Scrum's self-organization. The Product Owner is consulted (not a decision-maker here) because any scope changes may affect the Sprint Goal or product priorities, and they need to be informed.

Why A is wrong: Stakeholders have no role in Sprint-internal decisions - they are only involved at the Sprint Review. The Scrum Master's presence is also not required for the team to manage their own work.

Why B is wrong: The Scrum Master facilitates and coaches but does not need to participate in the team's self-organization decisions. Requiring the Scrum Master implies the team can't manage itself, which contradicts Scrum values.

Memory tip: Think "Who owns the Sprint Backlog? The Team." Only the team changes it - they inform the PO but don't need anyone's permission. If an answer includes the Scrum Master as a required participant or stakeholders in any capacity, it's wrong.

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