Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1063

An agile project has a documented list of requirements prioritized in high, medium, and low categories. The project team has expressed that it is difficult to know what to work on next as so many items are listed as high priority.

What should the project manager recommend?

Answer options

• A. Ask the team to prioritize the high-priority items based on what they feel is a logical sequence to build.
• B. Ensure the product owner determines the priority based on a product roadmap, release plan, and iteration plan.
• C. Ask the team to prioritize the high-priority items based on the release plan and what allows for testing most effectively.
• D. Discard the current categorization of requirements as "high, medium, and low" and prioritize numerically.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the product owner is responsible for prioritizing the backlog based on the overall vision, which includes the product roadmap and plans. Options A and C suggest team-driven prioritization, which may not align with strategic goals. Option D disregards a structured approach to prioritization that helps maintain clarity on project objectives.