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Scrum PAL-I Exam - Topic 2 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PAL-I exam
Question #: 22
Topic #: 2
[All PAL-I Questions]

You are a manager responsible for a product being developed by a Scrum Team. A sales representative wants a particular feature in the product. They believe that it will help close a deal. The Product Owner understands the need but believes that there are more valuable things on the Product Backlog that will lead to more long-term business. The sales representative appeals to you to intervene. How do you respond? (choose the best answer)

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Suggested Answer: C

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product, and prioritization is key to that responsibility. Even though losing a short-term business opportunity may seem detrimental, the Product Owner's long-term focus is more in line with the Agile principle of delivering sustainable value. Supporting the Product Owner's prioritization fosters respect for the role and the overall Agile process.


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Jonell
3 days ago
D is a terrible idea. Putting more pressure on the Product Owner is not the way to go. C is the way to handle this situation.
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Grover
8 days ago
I agree with C. The Product Owner's perspective is more strategic and will lead to better long-term results for the business.
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Samira
13 days ago
C is the correct answer. The Product Owner's decision to focus on broader market needs is the right approach in the long run.
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Tayna
18 days ago
I wonder if lobbying other stakeholders could actually backfire. It feels like it might create more tension with the Product Owner.
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Pedro
24 days ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we had to balance short-term gains with long-term strategy. I think option C aligns with that.
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Vincenza
29 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like asking the Product Owner to implement the feature could lead to conflicts. It seems risky.
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Desiree
1 month ago
I remember discussing the importance of prioritizing the Product Backlog based on long-term value. I think supporting the Product Owner makes sense.
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Ethan
1 month ago
Definitely C. The Product Owner is responsible for managing the backlog and making tough decisions about priorities. Lobbying other stakeholders or overriding the PO's judgment would be the wrong move here.
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Bernardo
1 month ago
I'd be careful about reaching out to the Developers to try to gain more support. That could undermine the Product Owner's authority and create tension on the team. I think C is the way to go.
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Emily
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. On one hand, the sales rep has a point about closing a deal. But the Product Owner also makes a good case for prioritizing more valuable features. I'll need to think this through.
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Vilma
2 months ago
I think the best approach is to support the Product Owner's decision. Even though it may mean losing a deal now, focusing on the broader market needs is more important for the long-term success of the product.
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Ronny
2 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should side with the sales rep or the Product Owner. I'll need to weigh the short-term vs. long-term benefits carefully.
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