Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1191

An agile team is working on a 2-week sprint to deliver business value. About 1 week after the sprint starts, the team members do not feel confident about the product increment they are building. They do not want to wait until the end of the sprint and want to validate the product increment with the product owner now.
What should the project manager do to mitigate this risk?

Answer options

• A. Extend the sprint end date in anticipation of feedback from the product owner that will require extra work.
• B. Schedule an additional interim demo with the product owner.
• C. Address the issue as part of the retrospective.
• D. Ask the team to work overtime toward the end of the sprint to meet the original sprint end date.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because scheduling an additional interim demo allows the team to receive timely feedback from the product owner, helping to address concerns earlier in the process. Option A is incorrect as extending the sprint could lead to further delays and uncertainty. Option C is not suitable since the retrospective is meant for reflecting on past events rather than addressing immediate issues. Option D is also misguided as it can lead to burnout and does not solve the underlying confidence issue with the product increment.