Discuss GAQM CASPO-001 Exam Topic 6 Question 9

As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, the Developers see that the workload is greater than they can handle. Which two are valid actions? (Choose the best two answers)

AThe Developers work overtime during this Sprint.

BRecruit additional Developers before the work can begin.

CCancel the Sprint.

DRemove or change selected Product Backlog items.

EThe Developers ensure that the Product Owner is aware, start the Sprint, and monitor progress.

Suggested Answer: D, E

The Scrum Guide allows the Sprint Backlog to be adjusted during Sprint Planning if the Developers realize the scope exceeds capacity: 'If the work turns out to be different than they expected, they collaborate with the Product Owner to negotiate the scope of the Sprint Backlog within the Sprint.'

D: Removing or changing items is valid to align with capacity while preserving the Sprint Goal.

E: Informing the Product Owner, starting the Sprint, and monitoring progress reflects collaboration and adaptability, keeping the Sprint on track.

Option A (overtime) contradicts Scrum's sustainable pace principle. Option B (recruiting) isn't feasible mid-planning and disrupts team stability. Option C (canceling) is an extreme measure only the Product Owner can initiate, not the Developers, and only for specific reasons (e.g., Sprint Goal obsolescence). Thus, D and E are valid.

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34 comments · newest first

Naomi 10 months ago

A is not a good idea, overtime just leads to burnout.

Tracey 10 months ago

Totally agree with D! Changing backlog items makes sense.

Lauran 10 months ago

I think D and E are the best options here.

Fausto 11 months ago

Wait, can they really cancel the Sprint? That seems extreme!

Erick 11 months ago

B is unrealistic, we can't just recruit on the fly!

Delmy 11 months ago

I'm not sure about canceling the Sprint, but I guess it could be a last resort if things are really unmanageable.

Javier 11 months ago

I think removing or changing backlog items could be a valid action. It seems like a common practice in similar scenarios.

Magnolia 12 months ago

I feel like recruiting new Developers would take too long, so that might not be practical either.

Diane 12 months ago

I remember discussing how overtime isn't a sustainable solution, so I think that's definitely not an option.

Dong 12 months ago

Recruiting additional Developers is a good idea, but it might not be feasible in the short term. Removing or changing Backlog items seems like the most practical solution here.

Brett 1 year ago

Canceling the Sprint seems like a last resort option. I'd want to explore other ways to address the workload issue first.

Dominic 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to focus on transparency and collaboration with the Product Owner to adjust the Sprint plan.

Dorothy 1 year ago

Hmm, the workload being greater than the Developers can handle is a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully consider the valid actions based on Scrum best practices.

Lai 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the Scrum principles correctly before answering.

Jenelle 1 year ago

I'm with Herschel on this one. Who works overtime these days? D and E for the win!

Ira 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jenelle

Yeah, I think adjusting the Product Backlog items and keeping the Product Owner informed is the way to go.

Sena 1 year ago

↳ replying to Jenelle

I agree, working overtime is not sustainable. Let's go with D and E.

Herschel 1 year ago

Haha, working overtime? What is this, the 80s? D and E are clearly the way to go. Get real, folks.

Vilma 1 year ago

↳ replying to Herschel

Yeah, working overtime is not sustainable. D) Remove or change selected Product Backlog items.

Charlesetta 1 year ago

I agree, D and E are the way to go. No point in overworking the team or scrapping the whole plan.

Samira 1 year ago

↳ replying to Charlesetta

Agreed, it's important to adjust the plan rather than overworking the team or cancelling the Sprint.

Karl 1 year ago

↳ replying to Charlesetta

E) The Developers ensure that the Product Owner is aware, start the Sprint, and monitor progress.

Shayne 1 year ago

↳ replying to Charlesetta

D) Remove or change selected Product Backlog items.

Elbert 1 year ago

In that case, we should make sure the Product Owner is aware and monitor progress closely.

Pansy 1 year ago

Definitely go with D and E. Overtime and canceling the Sprint are just not sustainable solutions.

Darell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pansy

Yeah, overtime and canceling the Sprint are not ideal solutions.

Virgina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pansy

I agree, D and E are the best options.

Helene 1 year ago

But what if the Product Owner is not willing to make changes?

Evangelina 1 year ago

I agree with Elbert. It's important to prioritize and adjust the workload.

Kathrine 1 year ago

D and E are the best options here. Reducing the workload or getting the Product Owner involved are the most sensible approaches.

Marg 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kathrine

Let's make sure to communicate with the Product Owner and adjust the backlog items.

Ollie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kathrine

Agreed, reducing the workload or involving the Product Owner are key.

Luther 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kathrine

D and E are the best options here.

Elbert 1 year ago

I think we should remove or change selected Product Backlog items.

GAQM CASPO-001 Exam - Topic 6 Question 9 Discussion