Sprint Review
The Sprint Review is the Scrum event where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and discuss what to do next. For the PSM I exam, remember three things: it is a working session, it can last up to 4 hours for a one-month Sprint, and it often leads to Product Backlog adaptation.
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Why this chapter matters for the PSM I exam
The Sprint Review is the second-to-last event in a Sprint. Maximum 4 hours for a one-month Sprint. It is a working session, not a status report or demo, where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
Direct answer: what is the Sprint Review in Scrum?
The Sprint Review is the event where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the outcome of the Sprint, discuss progress toward the Product Goal, and decide what to do next. It is collaborative, not a one-way presentation, and it may change the Product Backlog.
The Scrum Guide text
The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations. The Scrum Team presents the results of their work to key stakeholders and progress toward the Product Goal is discussed.
During the event, the Scrum Team and stakeholders review what was accomplished in the Sprint and what has changed in their environment. Based on this information, attendees collaborate on what to do next. The Product Backlog may also be adjusted to meet new opportunities. The Sprint Review is a working session and the Scrum Team should avoid limiting it to a presentation.
The Sprint Review is the second to last event of the Sprint and is timeboxed to a maximum of four hours for a one-month Sprint. For shorter Sprints, the event is usually shorter.
Source: 2020 Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, © CC BY-SA 4.0. License.
Key points to remember
- Maximum 4 hours for a one-month Sprint.
- The Scrum Team and key stakeholders attend.
- Inspect the Increment, adapt the Product Backlog.
- It is a working session, not a presentation.
- The Product Backlog may be updated as a result.
- Second-to-last event in the Sprint, before the Retrospective.
Common exam trap
Common wrong framing: “the Sprint Review is when the team presents to management.” It is a collaborative working session, not a one-way presentation. If an answer choice sounds like a demo, status meeting, or approval gate, it is usually wrong.
PSM I question pattern to watch
Many Sprint Review questions try to confuse this event with the Sprint Retrospective. The Review focuses on the Increment, stakeholders, and Product Backlog adaptation. The Retrospective focuses on how the team can improve its process and effectiveness.
Practice this chapter
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Related chapters
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Author: Maurice Heinze (PSM I, certified by Scrum.org). Last updated: 2026-06-05. Scrum Guide content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.