PSM-I.001.011 The Product Owner wants to remove an item from the current Sprint Backlog because it is no longer a priority

Question 11

The Product Owner wants to remove an item from the current Sprint Backlog because it is no longer a priority. What should they do?

• Remove the item from the Sprint Backlog without consulting the Development Team.

• Seek consensus from the stakeholders before removing the item.

• Collaborate with the Development Team to assess the impact of removing the item and adjust the Sprint Backlog accordingly.

• Keep the item in the Sprint Backlog and address it in a future Sprint.

Overall explanation

In this scenario, the Product Owner should collaborate with the Development Team to assess the impact of removing the item from the current Sprint Backlog. They should adjust the Sprint Backlog accordingly based on the team’s assessment and seek consensus from stakeholders if necessary.

Domain

Scrum