Exam PMP topic 1 question 8 discussion

As a project manager, the first step should be to hold an internal meeting with the team to discuss their frustrations and concerns regarding the continuous addition of mandatory features mid-sprint. After understanding the team's frustration and concerns, the project manager should then schedule a meeting with the Product Owner. During this meeting, the project manager should share the team's feedback and concerns and discuss the impact of adding mandatory features mid-sprint on the project's success and timeline.

I liked the comments I read about C. It's right to say that the scrum team has to prioritize the Product Backlog (and the Product Owner has the final word on that and it is his responsibility). Still, the first thing is understanding how the changes are frustrating the team by discounting it with openness as the Scrum Guide says, leading the team to a better collaboration. Once the PO has it in mind they may discuss the Backlog

i can see (C) is the suitable answer

(B) is the correct answer

My reasoning (Experts - Please share your opinion) C: If the Product Owner (PO) asks to add a new feature to an 'in-progress' sprint, it means the refinement process for this item has been completed and it is ready for development. At this stage, the changes and value of the item would likely have been discussed. However, this new feature might have a lower priority compared to the items already planned for the sprint. B: If the PO wants this item added to the sprint, they need to reprioritize it accordingly before including it in the sprint. Additionally, the PO should explain the reasons for prioritizing this item over others already planned with the team. Answer for this question - B

Involving the product owner in prioritizing the backlog with the project team ensures that the requested new features are well aligned with the project's priorities and the team's capabilities. This helps manage expectations, avoid frustrations, and ensure that the most important features are addressed first.

B. Ask the product owner to prioritize the backlog with the project team. The product owner should prioritize which features have high priorities. The project team then base on the product backlog to develop features with high priorities. C. Call for an internal meeting to discuss the changes and their value. Change is allowed but need to complete current sprint and add new feature in the next sprint.

C is the best available answer to call for an internal meeting to discuss the changes and their value

while C could be correct but When mandatory features are continuously added during sprints, it disrupts the team's ability to complete planned work and leads to frustration. The product owner is responsible for managing and prioritizing the product backlog. By involving the product owner and the project team in reprioritizing the backlog, the team can collectively assess the value and urgency of the new feature, as well as its impact on the sprint goals. This approach ensures: Transparency and alignment between the product owner and the team. Prioritization is based on business value and feasibility. Avoidance of arbitrary changes that compromise team morale and productivity.

The whole team is needed, B does not directly involved the PM in the team

C: its already prioritized without communication with the PM and team, that could be the issue, thus, we need to talk about it

C and B are good answers. Assessment is the first step, answer C aligns with PMBOK’s focus on communication and team collaboration.

Before product owner prioritise it is important to discuss the root cause of changes and impacts in internal meeting so that to avoid such frequent change scenario in future. So answer should be C

Answer is B: What should PM do next? Ask the product owner to prioritize the backlog with the project team, The product owner is responsible for managing and prioritizing the product backlog. By involving the team in backlog prioritization, the project manager fosters transparency and helps ensure that the team is aligned with the product owner's vision, thus minimizing frustration and failure in future sprints.

It looks like C and B ... but more correctly is C

C is a example of retrospective meeting

Answer B as value is decided by PO, he is the business representative.