Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 3 Question 43

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

Backlog?

(choose the best answer)

ADuring the Daily Scrum after the Developers approve it.

BWhen the Scrum Master has time to enter it.

CWhen the Product Owner identifies new work.

DAs soon as possible after it is identified.

Suggested Answer: D

New work or further decomposition of work is added to the Sprint Backlog as soon as possible after it is identified because:

It reflects the current state of the Sprint. The Sprint Backlog is a plan that the Developers create and update throughout the Sprint, based on their progress, learnings, and changes. By adding new work or further decomposition of work to the Sprint Backlog promptly, the Developers can ensure that the Sprint Backlog is transparent, accurate, and up-to-date.

It enables the Developers to self-manage their work. The Developers are accountable for organizing and managing their own work, and they have the authority to change the Sprint Backlog as needed. By adding new work or further decomposition of work to the Sprint Backlog promptly, the Developers can exercise their autonomy and empowerment, and adjust their plan accordingly.

It supports the achievement of the Sprint Goal. The Sprint Goal is a single objective that provides guidance and focus for the Developers throughout the Sprint. By adding new work or further decomposition of work to the Sprint Backlog promptly, the Developers can ensure that their work is aligned with and contributes to the Sprint Goal.

Scrum Guide 2020, page 6: ''Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 6: ''The Developers are accountable for ... organizing and managing their work.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: ''The Sprint Goal is a single objective for the Sprint.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: ''The purpose of each Sprint is to deliver Increments of potentially releasable functionality that adhere to the Scrum Team's current Definition of Done.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: ''The Sprint Backlog is composed of ... all of the work needed to deliver a product Increment that meets the Definition of Done.''

Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: ''The Developers can change the content of the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint as more is learned.''

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12 comments · newest first

Chery 3 months ago

I’m leaning towards A. Daily Scrum is a good time for updates.

Dalene 3 months ago

I agree, but D makes sense too. Quick action is key!

Janey 3 months ago

I think C is the best choice. The Product Owner knows the priorities.

Dianne 3 months ago

I thought it was A at first, but C is clearer.

Audra 3 months ago

D makes the most sense, just keep it flowing!

Lemuel 4 months ago

Wait, can we really add work during a Sprint?

Jodi 5 months ago

Totally agree, new work should be added ASAP.

Brandon 5 months ago

C is the right answer! Product Owner's call.

Mohammad 6 months ago

I believe it’s D, but I’m not 100% confident. It seems like the best choice since it emphasizes acting quickly.

Marge 6 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought new work could only be added during the Sprint Planning, not during the Sprint itself.

Steffanie 6 months ago

I feel like this is similar to a practice question we did about the role of the Scrum Master and Product Owner. Maybe it's D?

Daryl 6 months ago

I think I remember that new work can only be added if the Product Owner identifies it, but I'm not entirely sure.

Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 43 Discussion