Discuss GAQM CASPO-001 Exam Topic 1 Question 23

True or False: The Scrum Master is a participant in the Sprint Retrospective.

ATrue

BFalse

Suggested Answer: A

The Sprint Retrospective is an event for the entire Scrum Team, including the Scrum Master, to inspect and improve their processes. The Scrum Guide explicitly states that the Scrum Master participates as a peer: 'The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team's effectiveness.' This ensures a collaborative review of the Sprint, including the Scrum Master's facilitation role.

A: True---the Scrum Master is a full participant.

B: False---exclusion contradicts Scrum's team focus.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint... The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team's effectiveness.' (Section: 'Sprint Retrospective')

Thus, A is correct.

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12 comments · newest first

Ryann 2 months ago

I’m not so sure. Could be False, but I lean towards True.

Rikki 2 months ago

Definitely True! They help the team improve.

Clarence 2 months ago

I think it's True. The Scrum Master facilitates the meeting.

Yun 3 months ago

False, I thought they just guide the process.

Florencia 3 months ago

Yup, they’re definitely part of it!

Delfina 3 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought they just observe.

Merilyn 3 months ago

Totally agree, they help the team reflect.

Thersa 3 months ago

A) True, the Scrum Master facilitates it.

Merilyn 3 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen both answers in different contexts, but I think they are involved in some way, so I’ll go with True.

Gerald 4 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought the Scrum Master was more of a facilitator than a participant. Is that the same thing?

Kaitlyn 4 months ago

I remember a practice question about the Scrum Master facilitating the retrospective, so I’m leaning towards True.

Eliseo 4 months ago

I think the Scrum Master definitely participates in the Sprint Retrospective, but I’m not 100% sure if it’s mandatory.

GAQM CASPO-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion