Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 884

A project manager is assigned to an agile project that has an aggressive time line and a fixed budget. Currently, the majority of the items are in the backlog and only a few are in process or completed.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Work on the backlog activities with fewer story points.
• B. Ask for more resources to clear the backlog activities.
• C. Prioritize which backlog activities should be kept.
• D. Assign an owner for each backlog activity and track progress

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because prioritizing backlog activities allows the team to focus on the most critical tasks that provide the highest value within the constraints of time and budget. Options A and B do not effectively address the need for prioritization, while D may lead to a lack of focus on the most important items in the backlog.