Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – GAQM — Question 12

How should items in the Product Backlog be ordered?

Answer options

• A. Alphabetically first and then by list order in the Product Backlog
• B. Grouped by business features first and then chronologically by date of original business request
• C. Prioritized by business importance first. The items that result in biggest ROI, must be priorized first
• D. Chronologically by date of original business request first and then by list order in the Product Backlog

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, emphasizes prioritizing items based on their business importance, ensuring that those with the highest return on investment are addressed first. Options A and D do not focus on business value, while B prioritizes features and dates rather than ROI, making them less effective for backlog arrangement.