Retrospectives CT-AT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is the typical first step in a retrospective meeting?

   • AWriting detailed action items for the next iteration
   • BVoting on which team member contributed the most
   • CSetting the stage and establishing the focus of the retrospective
   • DBrainstorming solutions for all identified problems
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which activity is a direct outcome of an effective retrospective?

   • AA detailed test plan for the next iteration
   • BA list of defects found during the iteration
   • CA prioritized product backlog for the next release
   • DA set of actionable improvements for the team to implement
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4. 18application · medium

   After a retrospective, the team identified several improvements but has a history of not following through on action items. The Scrum Master wants to increase the likelihood that improvements are actually implemented. Which action should the Scrum Master take?

   • AEnsure each action item has an owner, a concrete description, and a due date, and add it to the next sprint's backlog.
   • BCreate a separate action-item log that is reviewed only at the next retrospective.
   • CAsk the team to volunteer for action items and rely on their commitment to complete them.
   • DAssign all action items to the Scrum Master to ensure they are completed.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A team has a pattern of creating action items in retrospectives but not completing them. The Scrum Master suspects that the action items are too vague or not prioritized. The team wants to improve their follow-through. Which approach would be most effective?

   • AAssign action items to the Scrum Master to ensure they are completed.
   • BCreate a separate action-item log that is not part of the sprint backlog.
   • CLimit the number of action items to one per retrospective.
   • DUse the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to define action items and review them at the next retrospective.
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6. 20application · medium

   A newly formed agile team is about to hold its first retrospective. The Scrum Master wants to establish a routine that helps the team reflect on their collaboration and identify improvements. Which approach should the Scrum Master take?

   • AUse a simple technique like 'What went well, What could be improved' and ensure the team agrees on action items before ending.
   • BSkip the retrospective for the first few sprints until the team has more experience working together.
   • CUse a complex technique like 'Sailboat' to get deep insights from the start.
   • DHave the Scrum Master present a list of improvements to the team for approval.
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