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PSM-I Question #120: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Remind the Product Owner that his primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering. According to the Scrum Guide, ordering Product Backlog items is solely up to the Product Owner's discretion. The Product Owner orders items in the Product Backlog to best achieve goals and missions. To do this, they optimize value by considering various factors such as cost and b

Submitted by priya_blr· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

Question

A Development Team asks their Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog. The team is waiting for an external supplier to deliver a specific software component. Without that component there won't be enough work in the next Sprint to occupy the full team. The Product Owner asks the Scrum Master for help. What would be good advice to give the Product Owner?

Options

  • ARemind the Product Owner that his primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering
  • BTell the Product Owner to re-order the Product Backlog so the work involving the external
  • CTell the Product Owner that the Product Backlog should be ordered to maximize utilization of the

Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, ordering Product Backlog items is solely up to the Product Owner's discretion. The Product Owner orders items in the Product Backlog to best achieve goals and missions. To do this, they optimize value by considering various factors such as cost and benefit, risk, dependencies, date needed, etc.

Topics

#Product Backlog#Product Owner Role#Value Ordering#Scrum Principles

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