Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum FrameworkEasy
During a Sprint Review, the stakeholders express concerns that the product demonstrated does not align with their current market needs, despite being 'Done' according to the Development Team's Definition of Done. The Product Owner acknowledges this feedback. What is the MOST appropriate next step for the Product Owner?
- AInstruct the Developers to immediately halt current work and reprioritize the Sprint Backlog.
- BDefend the current Increment, explaining that it met the previously agreed-upon requirements.
- CSchedule an additional meeting with stakeholders to negotiate a revised scope for the current Sprint.
- DUpdate the Product Backlog based on the new insights and reorder items for future Sprints.
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Correct answer: D. Update the Product Backlog based on the new insights and reorder items for future Sprints.
The Sprint Review is a key event for inspection and adaptation. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product, which includes incorporating stakeholder feedback into the Product Backlog to guide future development.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Halting current work and reprioritizing the Sprint Backlog mid-Sprint is disruptive and typically outside the scope of a Sprint Review's immediate actions unless an emergency arises.
- B. Defending past decisions without adapting to new information undermines the empirical nature of Scrum and the value of stakeholder feedback.
- C. Negotiating a revised scope for the current Sprint during or immediately after a Sprint Review is not the primary purpose of the event; adaptations are typically for future Sprints via the Product Backlog.
Product Owner's Role in Sprint Review
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. During the Sprint Review, they facilitate feedback and update the Product Backlog accordingly.
- Responsible for Product Backlog content and ordering.
- Accepts feedback from stakeholders.
- Adapts the Product Backlog to reflect new insights and market conditions.
Memory trick: PO Listens, Learns, and Leads the Backlog.