Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 569

A company is implementing a new system. The project manager has identified that it is best to complete this project using a mix of Scrum and Kanban methodologies. The product owner is confused as to how to start delivering the functionalities required.
How should the project manager assist the product owner?

Answer options

• A. Coach the product owner on how to create a product backlog.
• B. Discuss the product owner's responsibilities within the project team.
• C. Encourage the team to subdivide the project tasks.
• D. Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) and explain the deliverables to the product owner.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because coaching the product owner on creating a product backlog is essential for prioritizing and managing the functionalities to be delivered. Options B and C are less directly helpful as they do not provide the product owner with actionable steps to start delivering functionalities. Option D, while useful for project planning, does not specifically address the immediate needs of the product owner in terms of functionality delivery.