Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 120

A project for Company A was successfully delivered within scope, schedule, and budget by the end of the last iteration. However, during the project celebration ceremony, one of the business stakeholders says they perceive the project as a failure as it did not add any business value.
What should the project manager have done to avoid this perception?

Answer options

• A. Involved the business stakeholders in the sprint review
• B. Defined product backlog priorities with the sponsor and key stakeholders to deliver business benefits
• C. Implemented a closing survey for key stakeholders
• D. Confirmed that there is a communications management plan in place to make business stakeholders aware of the success

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because prioritizing the product backlog with stakeholders ensures that the most valuable features are delivered, aligning the project outcomes with business needs. Option A is incorrect as involving stakeholders in sprint reviews does not guarantee that their priorities are addressed. Option C, while useful for gathering feedback, does not prevent the perception of failure during the project. Option D is also insufficient since merely confirming a communication plan does not ensure that stakeholders understand the business value delivered.