Review and Retrospective

Correct Answer: Gently steer the conversation back to the topic and remind the team of the main objective of the Retrospective.

The primary duty of the Scrum Master during the Retrospective is to ensure that it stays focused, productive, and adheres to the main objective. This makes the first option, gently steering the conversation back to the topic and reminding the team of the main objective, the best response. The other answers are not ideal. Simply 'Allowing the conversation to run its course' can make the meeting unproductive, and 'Dictating the only talking points for the meeting' can breed resentment among team members and stifle creative problem solving. 'Cancelling the rest of the Retrospective' would end any opportunity for productivity and reflection, which is counterproductive and against the principles of Scrum, thus making it the least appropriate response.

Correct Answer: Politely remind the stakeholder that the feature in question is not scoped for the current sprint, and suggest to discuss it later.

The best possible answer is 'Politely reminding the stakeholder that the feature in question is not scoped for the current sprint, and suggesting to discuss it later.' As a Scrum Master, one should maintain the focus of the Sprint Review on the work that was committed for the ongoing sprint. Including items not in the current sprint scope can lead to distractions and inefficiencies. Therefore, the Stakeholder's query should be taken under consideration, but should not interfere with the current review processThe option to 'ignore the stakeholder's question' is not suitable as it is important to respect and acknowledge each stakeholder's concerns, though they may need to be addressed at an appropriate timeSimilarly, telling the stakeholder that 'their question is irrelevant' is unprofessional and not an effective communication method in scrum. Finally, to 'add the feature to the current sprint without any further discussion' is inconsistent with the Scrum framework. This does not allow for a comprehensive understanding and agreement upon the implications for the team's focus and workload.

Correct Answer: Explain the importance of the scheduled agenda and suggest discussing the new idea in the next Sprint planning or in a separate meeting.

In Scrum, it is crucial to respect the purpose and structure of each event. The Sprint Review is designated for inspecting the outcome of the Sprint and determining future adaptations. Introducing undiscussed items directly into the review can disrupt the intended flow and focus. The Scrum Master should guide the team to adhere to the agenda while also validating the importance of new ideas by suggesting appropriate channels (such as the next Sprint planning) for their consideration, thus ensuring that the process implications are properly managed without stifling innovation.