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PSM-I · Question #166

During a Sprint, when is new work or further decomposition of work added to the Sprint Backlog?

The correct answer is B. As soon as possible after they are identified. The correct answer is B, because the Scrum Guide states that "the Development Team modifies the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint, and the Sprint Backlog emerges during the Sprint. This emergence occurs as the Development Team works through the plan and learns more about the…

Submitted by krish.m· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

Question

During a Sprint, when is new work or further decomposition of work added to the Sprint Backlog?

Options

  • AWhen the Product Owner identifies new work.
  • BAs soon as possible after they are identified.
  • CWhen the Scrum Master has time to enter them.
  • DDuring the Daily Scrum after the Development Team approves them.

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    93% (52)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

The correct answer is B, because the Scrum Guide states that "the Development Team modifies the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint, and the Sprint Backlog emerges during the Sprint. This emergence occurs as the Development Team works through the plan and learns more about the work needed to achieve the Sprint Goal." Therefore, new work or further decomposition of work can be added to the Sprint Backlog as soon as possible after they are identified by the Development Team.

Topics

#Sprint Backlog#Sprint#Work Decomposition#Self-managing Teams

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