PMI-ACP Delivery Practice Question
Which TWO strategies are recommended for managing a product backlog that has grown too large?
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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Archive or remove low-priority items that are unlikely to be built.
Refinement and archiving old items are effective ways to manage a bloated backlog.
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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Archive or remove low-priority items that are unlikely to be built.
Why this is correct
This keeps the backlog focused and manageable.
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Delete the entire backlog.
Why it's wrong here
This loses valuable ideas.
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Increase the sprint size to finish it all.
Why it's wrong here
This doesn't fix the backlog management issue.
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Assign all items to developers.
Why it's wrong here
This overwhelms the team.
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Regularly refine and prioritize the backlog with the Product Owner.
Why this is correct
Refinement keeps the backlog actionable.
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