PSM-I.001.043

Question 43

The Product Owner requests the Development Team to include additional work during the Sprint, which was not part of the original Sprint Backlog. What should the Development Team do?

Collaborate with the Product Owner to understand the reasons behind the request and negotiate if necessary.

Evaluate the impact on the Sprint Goal and the team’s capacity before accepting the additional work.

Inform the Scrum Master about the request and seek guidance on how to proceed.

Accept the additional work without considering its impact on the Sprint.

Overall explanation

In this scenario, the Development Team should evaluate the impact of the additional work on the Sprint Goal and the team’s capacity before accepting it. They should also collaborate with the Product Owner to understand the reasons behind the request and negotiate if necessary, ensuring a transparent and realistic Sprint commitment.

Domain

Scrum