Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 575

During a retrospective meeting a project manager hears that stakeholders have been constantly complaining at iteration demos about product features not being delivered as requested.
What advice should the project manager give to the Product owner to ensure that product features are always delivered as requested?

Answer options

• A. Include stakeholders during daily standup meetings to monitor progress
• B. Validate acceptance criteria with stakeholders prior to backlog refinement
• C. Avoid including stakeholders in iteration reviews
• D. Create a requirements traceability matrix and distribute it accordingly

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because validating acceptance criteria with stakeholders before backlog refinement helps ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the requirements, reducing the chances of miscommunication. Option A is less effective since daily standups are not typically the best forum for thorough discussions on acceptance criteria. Option C is counterproductive as it limits stakeholder feedback, and option D, while useful, does not directly address the need for validating requirements with stakeholders.