Professional Scrum Product Owner I PSPO I · Free Practice Question Easy

Question 11

When can new work be added to the Sprint Backlog?

(choose the best answer)

  • A

    Only during Sprint Planning.

  • B

    Whenever it is identified by the Developers.

  • C

    Only when approved by the Product Owner.

  • D

    Only when there is room in the Sprint Backlog.

Reveal correct answer

Correct answer: B

Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, during a Sprint, new work or further decomposition of work is added to the Sprint Backlog as soon as possible after it is identified. The Sprint Backlog is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint in order to achieve the Sprint Goal.

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