Scrum

Correct Answer: The Scrum Master should guide the team and stakeholders to focus on inspecting the increment and planning for the next sprint during the Sprint Review.

The corrective action for the mistaken usage of the Sprint Review as only a status reporting session would be for the Scrum Master to guide the team and stakeholders to focus on inspecting the increment and adapting the product backlog based on the feedback. This would not only maximize the value created but also ensure a shared understanding of the progress made. The other answers are incorrect because cancelling future Sprint Reviews goes against the principles of Scrum and fails to recognize the several benefits it brings such as providing transparency. Conducting the Sprint Review alone would be against the collaborative nature of Scrum. Lastly, the purpose of a Sprint Review is not primarily status reporting, but to inspect the increment and adapt the backlog.

Correct Answer: Explain to the stakeholders that increasing velocity isn't always the solution and discuss the progress made in terms of value and quality.

In Scrum development, a drastic increase in velocity can often lead to a decrease in quality. The Scrum Master's role is not to force the team to increase their speed at the expense of quality, which eliminates the second answer. Increasing the length of the Sprints or hiring additional team members doesn't necessarily increase velocity or quality, hence last two options are not considered good practice in Scrum, thus are incorrect. The best approach is to have a conversation with stakeholders and explain the efforts made towards improving value and quality, as pointed out in the first answer.

Correct Answer: Encourage open communication and involve disengaged team members in discussions.

The Scrum Master should encourage a collaborative environment and facilitate open communication during sprint planning. Involving disengaged team members in discussions allows them to share their thoughts, clarify any doubts, and participate actively in the planning process.