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ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 1 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for ScrumStudy's SMC exam
Question #: 106
Topic #: 1
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A CEO asks the Development Team to add a new item to the Sprint. What should the Development Team do in response?

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Aretha
3 months ago
Totally agree with referring it to the Product Owner!
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Iluminada
3 months ago
Wait, can they just replace an existing item? Seems risky!
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Denise
3 months ago
I think they should just add it to the Product Backlog instead.
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Shizue
4 months ago
Adding it directly to the Sprint? That's a no-go.
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Nina
4 months ago
They should definitely refer it to the Product Owner.
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Louann
4 months ago
I believe the best approach is to add the item to the Product Backlog. That way, it can be prioritized properly later on.
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Annette
4 months ago
Adding the item to the Sprint seems risky. I feel like we should replace something instead, but I can't recall the exact rules on that.
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Isreal
4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to decide if we should add items directly to the Sprint. I think we shouldn't do that without consulting the Product Owner first.
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Pearlene
5 months ago
I think the Development Team should refer it to the Product Owner, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only option.
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Linwood
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards replacing an item in the current Sprint with the new one. That way we can accommodate the CEO's request without having to wait for the next Sprint planning.
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Judy
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. I believe the best option is to add the new item to the Product Backlog, rather than disrupting the current Sprint. The Product Owner can then prioritize it for a future Sprint.
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Vesta
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I think the Development Team should add the item to the Sprint, but I'm not totally sure that's the right approach.
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Joseph
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident this one - the Development Team should refer it to the Product Owner, since they are responsible for managing the Product Backlog.
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Harris
10 months ago
I bet the DGladyslopment Team is just itching to try out that new item. Who needs a Product Owner, am I right?
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Norah
8 months ago
C) Replace an item of the Sprint with the new one
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Leslie
8 months ago
B) Add the item to the Sprint
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Francoise
9 months ago
A) Refer it to the Product Owner
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Gladys
10 months ago
The CEO must be feeling a bit 'Scrummy' today, huh?
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Nana
10 months ago
Ah, the old 'add it to the Product Backlog' trick. Classic Scrum move right there.
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Torie
10 months ago
Replace an item in the Sprint? That's a bold move, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off.
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Florencia
9 months ago
C: Replace an item of the Sprint with the new one
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Elenora
9 months ago
B: Add the item to the Sprint
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Coleen
9 months ago
A: Refer it to the Product Owner
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Fredric
10 months ago
Adding the item directly to the Sprint without the Product Owner's input? Sounds like a recipe for disaster!
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Eva
9 months ago
C) Replace an item of the Sprint with the new one
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Reita
10 months ago
B) Add the item to the Sprint
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Rachael
10 months ago
A) Refer it to the Product Owner
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Kattie
10 months ago
The Development Team should refer the new item to the Product Owner. That's the proper Scrum process.
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Raymon
9 months ago
The Product Owner will prioritize it accordingly
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Lou
10 months ago
Refer it to the Product Owner
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Gearldine
11 months ago
D) Add the item to the Product Backlog
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Colette
11 months ago
B) Add the item to the Sprint
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Caprice
11 months ago
A) Refer it to the Product Owner
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