Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 165

During the Sprint Retrospective a Scrum Team has identified several high priority process improvements. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
(Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. The Scrum Team may add items to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
• B. The Scrum Team should choose at least one high priority process improvement to place in the Product Backlog.
• C. The Scrum Team should decline to add a process improvement to the Sprint Backlog when things are running smoothly.
• D. The Scrum Master selects the most important process improvement and places it in the Sprint Backlog

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Scrum Team has the autonomy to add high priority process improvements directly to the Sprint Backlog for implementation in the next Sprint. Option B is incorrect as process improvements may not necessarily belong in the Product Backlog, while C and D misinterpret the Scrum Team's collaborative decision-making process regarding improvements.