Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 750

A project sponsor has requested that the project manager reprioritize the team's tasks to include a feature that is not part of the minimum viable product (MVP) for the project. Although the project sponsor is very keen on the feature, adding it has the potential of causing team burnout and/or delaying the release.

How should the project manager address this situation?

Answer options

• A. Ensure the feature has been included in the product backlog, explain to the sponsor the consequences of the request, and ask the team to include the feature's tasks in the next iteration
• B. Ensure the feature is included in the iteration backlog, ask the team lo work on the current tasks first, and include the new tasks after those tasks are completed
• C. Ensure the feature has been included in the product backlog, then hold a meeting with the team and sponsor to determine how to deliver the feature within the current iteration
• D. Ensure the feature’s tasks are included in the iteration backlog. explain to the sponsor the consequences of the request. and ask the team to deliver the feature in the current iteration

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it emphasizes the importance of including the feature in the product backlog while also ensuring the sponsor understands the potential consequences of their request. Options B and D incorrectly suggest that the feature should be added to the iteration backlog, which could lead to team burnout and delays. Option C lacks the critical step of explaining the consequences to the sponsor, which is essential for managing stakeholder expectations.