Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 188

Creating a forecast for a Sprint tends to run more smoothly when the Product Backlog items that are discussed are well understood and actionable. Which approach would you recommend to ensure well understood and actionable Product Backlog items at Sprint Planning?

Answer options

• A. A separate Scrum Team of business analysts and testers analyze high-ordered requirements one Sprint ahead of development.
• B. The Product Owner works with the stakeholders to prepare Product Backlog items outside of the Sprint so the Developers will not be disrupted.
• C. The analysts on the Scrum Team document high-ordered Product Backlog items during a Sprint when they are not busy working on the forecast.
• D. The Developers use some time in each Sprint to analyze, estimate and design high-ordered Product Backlog items.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of continuous refinement by Developers, which ensures that high-ordered items are actionable and understood before they are implemented. Option A suggests creating a separate team, which may lead to communication issues. Option B implies that backlog items should be prepared completely outside of the Sprint, which can create gaps in understanding. Option C suggests documenting items during downtime, which may not guarantee thorough preparation.