Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 37

During sprint planning, the product owner wants to prioritize items with high business value. However, the project team is concerned about technical debt and infrastructure dependencies to deliver the expected value.
How should the project manager handle this issue?

Answer options

• A. Support a voting exercise so all team members can express their opinion and the reason behind their vote.
• B. Support the project sponsor so the decision is made top-down and the team follows the provided direction.
• C. Support the product owner so only items with high business value are included in the next sprint.
• D. Support the project team so technical debt and infrastructure dependencies are included in the next sprint.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it promotes team collaboration and allows all members to voice their concerns and reasoning, which can lead to a more informed decision. Option B imposes a top-down decision-making approach that may overlook the team's insights, while option C disregards the team's concerns about technical debt. Option D, while valid in addressing team concerns, may not align with the product owner's priority of business value.