Which answer best describes the topics covered in Sprint Planning? (Choose the best Answer)

The Sprint Planning event addresses three key topics as outlined in the 2020 Scrum Guide. The first is "Why is this Sprint valuable?" which establishes the Sprint Goal. The second is "What can be done this Sprint?" which involves selecting Product Backlog Items. The third is "How will the chosen work get done?" where the Developers create a plan to deliver the Increment. This "Why, What, How" structure ensures the team has a clear purpose, a selected scope, and an actionable plan.

A. Sprint Planning does not assign work to individuals ("who will do it"); the Developers self-manage and pull work from the Sprint Backlog.
B. Discussing how the Product Backlog should evolve based on changing conditions is a continuous activity (refinement) and a key part of the Sprint Review.
D. This describes the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective, which is focused on inspecting and adapting the team's processes and effectiveness.
E. Team composition and accountabilities are established outside of Sprint Planning; the event is for the established team to plan the Sprint.

1. Schwaber, K., & Sutherland, J. (2020). The Scrum Guide. Scrum.org. p. 8. "Sprint Planning addresses the following topics: Topic One: Why is this Sprint Valuable? Topic Two: What can be Done this Sprint? Topic Three: How will the chosen work get done?"