Product Backlog Management Flashcards
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A team is midway through a sprint when the Product Owner realizes a higher-priority item was overlooked. What should the Product Owner do?
Answer: Add the item to the product backlog and prioritize it for the next sprint
The sprint backlog is protected during the sprint; new high-priority items should be placed in the product backlog for the next sprint.
What is the purpose of adding acceptance criteria to a product backlog item?
Answer: To define the conditions that must be met for the item to be considered complete
Acceptance criteria set clear, testable conditions that determine when a backlog item is done and meets stakeholder expectations.
Which technique helps a Product Owner quickly sort backlog items by value and risk without detailed analysis?
Answer: Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)
WSJF scores items by dividing the cost of delay by job size, helping Product Owners sequence work to maximize value delivery.
A team notices that many product backlog items lack clear business value statements. What should the Product Owner do to address this?
Answer: Collaborate with stakeholders to add a 'value hypothesis' to each item
Working with stakeholders to articulate the value hypothesis for each item ensures the backlog reflects real business priorities.
Which of the following is a valid technique for splitting a large user story?
Answer: Split by workflow steps, data variations, or business rules
Splitting along workflow steps, data types, or business rules creates independently valuable slices that can be delivered incrementally.
How often should a product backlog be refined according to agile best practices?
Answer: Continuously throughout the project as understanding evolves
The product backlog is a living artifact that should be continuously refined as the team learns more about the product and market.
A Product Owner is using the Kano model to classify backlog items. Which category represents features users don't expect but find delightful when present?
Answer: Attractive (excitement) features
Attractive (excitement) features create delight and differentiation because customers don't expect them but love them when they appear.