The Developers inform the Product Owner during the Sprint that they are not likely to complete everything they forecasted. What would you expect a Product Owner to do? (Choose the best answer)

Question

Options

• AReduce the scope of the Sprint, if possible, to still meet the Sprint Goal.
• BSkip Product Backlog refinement activities.
• CEnd the Sprint, since the goal cannot be achieved.
• DChange the Sprint Goal to match what the Developers can deliver.
• EInform management that more resources are needed.

• A
  88% (44)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  6% (3)
• D
  2% (1)
• E
  2% (1)

Explanation

According to the Professional Scrum Product OwnerTM II certification guide1, the Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. This means that the Product Owner should collaborate with the Developers and the Scrum Master to find the best way to deliver value in the current Sprint, even if the initial forecast is not met. The Product Owner should not change or abandon the Sprint Goal, as it is a commitment made by the Scrum Team during Sprint Planning. The Product Owner should also not skip Product Backlog refinement activities, as they are essential for preparing the Product Backlog for future Sprints. The Product Owner should not end the Sprint prematurely, as it may cause more disruption and waste than delivering a potentially releasable Increment. The Product Owner should not inform management that more resources are needed, as it may imply that the Scrum Team is not self-organizing and cross-functional. The Product Owner should respect the Developers' autonomy and professionalism and support them in finding the best solution to the

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