Exam PMI-ACP topic 1 question 149 discussion

A - Correct - Stakeholders’ engagements should be routed through the product owner before reaching the scrum team. From The Scrum Guide: “The Product Owner may represent the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog. Those wanting to change the Product Backlog can do so by trying to convince the Product Owner.”

Scrum master should promote agile methods (including information radiators). A seems to be correct.

Role of the Product Owner: The product owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and managing the product backlog. They are the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including upper management. Maintaining Focus: Direct communication from upper management to the development team can disrupt the team's focus and productivity. Redirecting these communications through the product owner helps maintain the team's workflow. Prioritization: The product owner can assess the importance of upper management's comments and appropriately prioritize them within the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable work is addressed first. Scrum Master’s Role: The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum process is upheld and that the team adheres to Scrum practices. By facilitating communication through the product owner, the Scrum Master helps protect the team from unnecessary interruptions.

Option-A could be best because stakeholder engagement and prioritize backlog is part of PO's responsibility

I would go with A. D is not ideal as the Scrum Master should aim to facilitate communication and collaboration within the team and between stakeholders, rather than taking on responsibilities that are outside their role. A. Collaborate with the Product Owner to discuss the best way to handle requests from upper management, ensuring that they are appropriately prioritized in the product backlog.

D = correct. The Scrum master is a facilitator, not a manager to "Ask the product owner how upper management's comments can be redirected" (that's why A = wrong). The scrum master is empowered to eliminate the issues with company management (stakeholders), not the PO. The PO is accountable for the product backlog, meaning the PO is collaborating with the stakeholders regarding the product (not the organizational issues - that is facilitating the SM).

Vote A

Voting for A.

A is answer

A sure

A is correct

D is make sense. One of SM role is to shied the team from any interruptions during sprint.