Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Practice Exam

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The CEO asks the Developers to add a "very important" item to a Sprint that is in progress. What should the Developers do?

Start working on it immediately

Inform the other members of the Scrum Team so the team can decide what to do

When a CEO requests that a "very important" item be added to a Sprint that is already in progress, the most appropriate action for the Developers is to inform the rest of the Scrum Team so they can collectively decide on the best course of action. This approach aligns with the principles of Scrum, which emphasizes collaboration and communication within the team. In Scrum, changes can occur, but they should be discussed in the context of the current Sprint and evaluated based on priority, impact, and team capacity. By bringing this request to the attention of the entire Scrum Team, the Developers allow the team to assess the implications of this new item, including whether it aligns with the Sprint Goal, the potential disruption to the current work, and how it could affect the team's commitments. A collaborative decision-making process ensures that all team members are on the same page and that any adjustments made are for the benefit of the project as a whole. This approach prevents unilateral decisions that could lead to conflicts or a lack of alignment on team objectives. Starting to work on it immediately might disrupt the Sprint's focus and affect the team's velocity and deliverables. Waiting until the next Sprint could mean missing a critical opportunity if the item is truly urgent and beneficial. Declining the request outright does

Wait until the next Sprint

Decline the request

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