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Question #: 8
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During the third iteration of a project, the product owner requests another mandatory feature. This also happened in the previous two sprints, which resulted in failure and caused frustration within the team.
What should the project manager do next?

  • A. Request the scrum team to prioritize the product backlog
  • B. Ask the product owner to prioritize the backlog with the project team
  • C. Call for an internal meeting to discuss the changes and their value
  • D. Incorporate the changes in the last sprint before the first release
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Aish_
Highly Voted 6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
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.
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Fyrus
Highly Voted 6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
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
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Princessviv96
Most Recent 3 days, 17 hours ago
Selected Answer: C
In my opinion I believe C is the right answer, before any additional iterations are made to project sprint the manager needs to call a meetings of all the team members to discuss this additional change and its value, if the entire team is in agreement with the requested changes then they can proceed, this allows for transparency and open communication which eliminates phases of frustration on the team
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Jessy92
5 days, 12 hours ago
Selected Answer: C
The product Owner is the one prioritizing the product backlog
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gisdinho
2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Customer first. Always choose the most value-driven answer.
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TerryV01
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
This should involve the prj team
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Joonieee
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
I believe this answer would be B because the main reason of the frustration in this scenario is that product backlog which the team choose their work from for a sprint is not prioritized.
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AhmedAbedin555
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
i can see (C) is the suitable answer
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AhmedAbedin555
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
(B) is the correct answer
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AhmedAbedin555
2 months, 2 weeks ago
sorry, my mistake the answer is (C) Not B
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Active_Learner420
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
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
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MeekMan
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: 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.
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WWu
3 months ago
Selected Answer: B
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.
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ttkong168
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the best available answer to call for an internal meeting to discuss the changes and their value
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1181b33
4 months ago
Selected Answer: B
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.
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crypto_dreams_medellin
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The whole team is needed, B does not directly involved the PM in the team
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crypto_dreams_medellin
4 months, 3 weeks ago
C: its already prioritized without communication with the PM and team, that could be the issue, thus, we need to talk about it
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fragar65
5 months, 4 weeks ago
C and B are good answers. Assessment is the first step, answer C aligns with PMBOK’s focus on communication and team collaboration.
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