PMP Practice Question 1776 - Process
A project manager's new employer decided to use an agile delivery approach to implement a new accounting system. The chief financial officer (CFO), who is also the project sponsor, is committed to a new way of working but does not have experience as a product owner. The project manager's background includes a couple of years' experience as an agile practitioner working as a scrum master. What should the project manager do at the start of the project?
- A.Delay the build of the system until the project sponsor is ready to take over the product owner role.
- ✓ Correct B.Work with and assist the project sponsor in building and prioritizing the product backlog.
- C.Collaborate with the development team to help the project sponsor acquire the relevant skills.
- D.Assume the product owner role until the project sponsor is ready to take over the product owner role.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B. Work with and assist the project sponsor in building and prioritizing the product backlog. The product owner manages backlog priorities and defines requirements. The PM should support the product owner's role while facilitating team collaboration and maintaining agile practices.
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