Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 93

The Developers ask their Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog. The team is waiting for an external supplier to deliver a component. Without that component there will not be enough work in the next Sprint to occupy the full team. As the Scrum Master, what advice would you give the Product Owner?

Answer options

• A. Remind the Product Owner that his primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering of the Product Backlog.
• B. Tell the Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog so the work involving the external component can be planned in a separate sprint.
• C. Tell the Product Owner that the Product Backlog should be ordered to maximize utilization of the Development Team.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Product Owner should prioritize the flow of value when ordering the Product Backlog, ensuring that the most valuable work is done first. Option B suggests planning around the external component, which could lead to unnecessary delays, while option C focuses on team utilization rather than delivering value, which is not the primary goal of the Product Backlog.