CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
A team is struggling with frequent requirement changes during a Sprint. The Product Owner keeps adding new items. What should the Scrum Master 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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Remind the Product Owner that once a Sprint is planned, no changes are allowed that endanger the Sprint Goal, and help them hold off until the next Sprint.
Once a Sprint is planned, the Product Owner should not add items that would endanger the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Master's role is to protect the Sprint and guide the Product Owner to defer changes to future Sprints. Option A is incorrect because blindly accepting changes disrupts the Sprint. Option B is incorrect because asking the team to work overtime is unsustainable and violates the principle of sustainable pace. Option C is incorrect because increasing the Sprint length breaks the timebox and does not address the root cause.
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 changes as the Product Owner is the voice of the customer.
Why it's wrong here
Accepting changes mid-Sprint can destabilize the Sprint and undermine team commitment.
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Ask the team to work overtime to include the new items.
Why it's wrong here
Overtime is not sustainable and does not solve the problem of scope creep.
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Increase the Sprint length to accommodate changes.
Why it's wrong here
Changing Sprint length corrupts the cadence and predictability.
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Remind the Product Owner that once a Sprint is planned, no changes are allowed that endanger the Sprint Goal, and help them hold off until the next Sprint.
Why this is correct
This protects the Sprint's focus and teaches the PO to respect the timebox.
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