Certified Scrum Master Practice Test

What action should be taken if items in the Sprint Backlog are deemed no longer valuable?

1. They should be archived for future reference

2. The Product Owner can remove them

3. They must be completed before the Sprint ends

4. All Developers must agree to remove them

The correct answer is: The Product Owner can remove them

When items in the Sprint Backlog are identified as no longer valuable, the most appropriate action is for the Product Owner to remove them. The role of the Product Owner is to manage the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the most valuable work that can be done at any given time. Their authority includes the ability to change the sprint backlog as necessary. By removing items deemed unnecessary, the Product Owner helps the team focus on delivering the most impactful features or fixes, optimizing the use of their time and resources. This aligns with the principles of Scrum, which emphasizes adaptability and responsiveness to change, allowing for better alignment with customer needs and market conditions. While other options suggest different approaches, they do not align well with the Scrum framework’s emphasis on the Product Owner's role in prioritizing and adjusting the backlog based on value.