Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 81

In adaptive projects, who should approve the prioritization of the backlog?

Answer options

• A. Product owner
• B. Project manager
• C. Business analyst
• D. Project sponsor

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the Product owner, as they are tasked with managing the backlog and ensuring that items are prioritized based on customer needs and business value. The Project manager, Business analyst, and Project sponsor may have input, but ultimately it is the Product owner who has the authority to approve the backlog prioritization.