Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 39

The Scrum Master observes the Product Owner struggling with ordering the Product Backlog. What is an appropriate action for the Scrum Master to take?

Answer options

• A. Suggest the Product Owner extend the Sprint, so he can have more time to order the Product Backlog.
• B. Suggest that the Development Team does the ordering to be sure that it is a feasible ordering of work.
• C. Offer the Product Owner help in understanding that the goal of ordering the Product Backlog is to maximize value.
• D. Present the Product Owner with an ordered Product Backlog to use.
• E. Encourage the Product Owner to work with the Development Team to see which items technically are fastest to implement.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it directly addresses the Product Owner's need to understand the importance of maximizing value when ordering the Product Backlog. Options A, B, D, and E suggest actions that either undermine the Product Owner's role or do not focus on enhancing their understanding of backlog prioritization.