PMI-ACP Mindset Practice Question
A product owner wants to add a new requirement mid-sprint. According to Agile principles, what should the team do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Evaluate the change against the current sprint goal with the PO.
The team should collaborate with the PO to assess the impact and decide if it disrupts the current sprint goal.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Accept the change and extend the sprint duration.
Why it's wrong here
Extending the sprint ruins the cadence.
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Refuse all changes immediately.
Why it's wrong here
Agile welcomes change, but it must be managed.
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Ask the stakeholders to approve the change first.
Why it's wrong here
The team and PO should manage the sprint backlog.
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Evaluate the change against the current sprint goal with the PO.
Why this is correct
Collaboration ensures changes are handled without sacrificing sprint integrity.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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