Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 140

A team is holding the first demonstration of the software built to date on a medium-sized project. The product owner has uncovered a number of issues they would like to be addressed before providing approval.
How should the project manager approach this problem?

Answer options

• A. Plan to address the issues through backlog grooming and incorporate them into the next sprint
• B. Refer the product owner to the change management plan, then escalate to the steering committee
• C. Refer the product owner to the signed business requirement document and explain that the current plan cannot facilitate these changes
• D. Tell the product owner the issues will be addressed in the second version of the software

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because addressing the issues through backlog grooming allows the team to prioritize and integrate the feedback into the next sprint, ensuring the product meets the owner's expectations. Options B and C dismiss the product owner's concerns without resolution, and D postpones necessary fixes, potentially leading to dissatisfaction.