As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, the Development Team sees that the workload is greater than they can handle. Which two are valid actions? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. The Development Team ensures that the Product Owner is aware, starts the Sprint, and monitors D. Remove or change selected Product Backlog items. The correct answers are B and D, because the Scrum Guide states that "the number of items selected from the Product Backlog for the Sprint is solely up to the Development Team. Only the Development Team can assess what it can accomplish over the upcoming Sprint." Therefore, the…

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

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ARecruit additional Development Team members before the work can begin.
BThe Development Team ensures that the Product Owner is aware, starts the Sprint, and monitors
CCancel the Sprint.
DRemove or change selected Product Backlog items.
EThe Development Team works overtime during this Sprint.

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A
14% (3)
B
71% (15)
C
10% (2)
E
5% (1)

Explanation

The correct answers are B and D, because the Scrum Guide states that "the number of items selected from the Product Backlog for the Sprint is solely up to the Development Team. Only the Development Team can assess what it can accomplish over the upcoming Sprint." Therefore, the Development Team can remove or change selected Product Backlog items in agreement with the Product Owner if they see that the workload is greater than they can handle. The Development Team should also ensure that the Product Owner is aware of the situation, start the Sprint, and monitor progress.

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#Sprint Planning#Sprint Backlog#Product Owner collaboration#Development Team accountability

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