PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 83

A scrum master assumes a project that is essential to organizational growth. The project is expected to be in production for three years.
What should the scrum master do first?

Answer options

• A. Work with the customers to build the product backlog and identify their initial requirements
• B. Meet with the stakeholders and enterprise architects to understand the project's vision
• C. Plan and execute a sprint 0 to establish the project's foundational needs
• D. Create a backlog, and execute a sprint 1 to quickly deliver value to the customers

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because understanding the project's vision from stakeholders and enterprise architects is crucial for aligning the team with organizational goals. Options A, C, and D focus on execution and backlog creation, which are important but should come after clarifying the project vision to ensure all efforts are directed appropriately.