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Scrum SPS Exam - Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's SPS exam
Question #: 30
Topic #: 2
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During Cross-Team Refinement, the ordered Product Backlog (1 through 9) is mapped out so

the Nexus can visualize dependencies. For example, PBI 5 for Team Orange is dependent on

Team Red completing PBI 1.

All else being equal, which PBI is most concerning?

(choose the best answer)

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Suggested Answer: D

PBI 2 is the most concerning because it involves a cross-team dependency within the same Sprint, which can create challenges and risks for the integration and delivery of the product increment. According to the Online Nexus Guide1, dependencies should be minimized or eliminated as much as possible, and if they exist, they should be made transparent and resolved as early as possible. Cross-team dependencies within the same Sprint can cause delays, conflicts, rework, and waste, and reduce the quality and value of the product increment 234.

The other answers are not correct for the following reasons:

A . PBI 2, because it has the most dependencies. This answer is not accurate because PBI 2 does not have the most dependencies, but only one dependency with PBI 1 from Team Red. PBI 3 has the most dependencies, as it depends on PBI 1, PBI 2, and PBI 4. However, PBI 3 is not as concerning as PBI 2, because its dependencies are not within the same Sprint, but across different Sprints. This means that PBI 3 can be refined and planned in advance, and the teams can coordinate and communicate their work more effectively 5.

B . PBI 1, because it is on the top of the Product Backlog. This answer is not relevant because the position of PBI 1 on the Product Backlog does not indicate its level of concern, but its priority and value. The Product Backlog is ordered by the Product Owner based on various factors, such as business value, risk, complexity, and dependencies. PBI 1 may be on the top of the Product Backlog because it is the most valuable or urgent item, or because it is a prerequisite for other items, but it is not necessarily the most concerning item 6.

C . PBI 1, because it is the first piece of work with a dependency. This answer is not true because PBI 1 is not the first piece of work with a dependency, but the first piece of work that other items depend on. PBI 1 does not have any dependencies itself, but it creates dependencies for PBI 2, PBI 3, and PBI 5. Therefore, PBI 1 is not as concerning as PBI 2, because it does not depend on any other item, and it can be completed independently by Team Red 5.


by An at Nov 19, 2025, 10:38 AM

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Ma
18 hours ago
I’m surprised PBI 2 isn’t the obvious choice for everyone!
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Sarina
6 days ago
Wait, how can PBI 1 be a problem if it’s just one dependency?
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Sherell
11 days ago
I think PBI 1 is more concerning since it’s at the top.
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Adolph
16 days ago
Totally agree, PBI 2 is a big red flag!
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Lenora
21 days ago
A) PBI 2, because it has the most dependencies. Gotta keep an eye on those bottlenecks!
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Rebbeca
27 days ago
Haha, I bet the product owner is sweating bullets over this one!
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Nikita
1 month ago
D) PBI 2, because there is a dependency with a different team on work that occurs within the same Sprint.
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Elouise
1 month ago
C) PBI 1, because it is the first piece of work with a dependency.
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Belen
1 month ago
I recall a practice question where we had to identify risks based on dependencies, and it feels like PBI 1 could be a trap since it's at the top.
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Daniela
2 months ago
I feel like PBI 2 might be a bigger issue since it involves another team and could delay the Sprint. That seems risky.
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Marge
2 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is C) PBI 1, because it's the first piece of work with a dependency. That's the key thing to focus on here - the order of the backlog and the dependencies.
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Cecil
2 months ago
Hmm, I'd say PBI 2 is the most concerning. Even though PBI 1 is the first one with a dependency, PBI 2 has a dependency with a different team, which could be more complicated to coordinate.
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Rosalind
2 months ago
I think PBI 2 is the most concerning. Too many dependencies.
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Bobbie
2 months ago
I think PBI 1 is critical because it has that dependency with Team Orange, but I'm not completely confident about how dependencies affect urgency.
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Graciela
2 months ago
PBI 2 has the most dependencies, right?
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Carla
3 months ago
I remember we discussed dependencies in our last study group, but I'm not sure if the top item is always the most concerning.
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Jolanda
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. Is it PBI 2 because it has the most dependencies, or PBI 1 because it's the first one with a dependency? I'm not sure which one is the most concerning.
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Vincent
3 months ago
I think the most concerning PBI is PBI 1, since it's the first piece of work with a dependency. That could really hold up the whole process if Team Red doesn't complete their work on time.
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Chaya
3 months ago
I think we should keep an eye on both PBI 1 and PBI 2.
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