PMP Practice Question 1238 - Process
An email arrives shortly after the beginning of a sprint. It is from a key project stakeholder who is unfamiliar with agile approaches and has a serious complaint about future work that has been scheduled. The stakeholder is insisting that a future work package be removed from the backlog entirely, claiming that it is unnecessary. What should the project manager do?
- ✓ Correct A.Invite the stakeholder to the backlog refinement meeting to discuss their request.
- B.Discuss the stakeholder ' s request at the next retrospective meeting.
- C.Alter the backlog to accommodate the stakeholder ' s request.
- D.Address the stakeholder ' s request at the daily standup and ask for the team ' s opinion.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Invite the stakeholder to the backlog refinement meeting to discuss their request. Agile practices emphasize iterative delivery, team empowerment, and continuous improvement. The PM should facilitate collaboration, remove impediments, and ensure the team can deliver value effectively.
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