Exam PMP Topic 1 Question 279 Discussion

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Question #: 279
Topic #: 1

A team member mentions to the scrum master that the user stories are too long. The team member believes this may be the cause of the team's inability to deliver value for stakeholders.
What should the scrum master do?

A. Review the user stories with the team and ask the product owner to break them down into more manageable units. B. Review the user stories with the stakeholders and ask the product owner to break them down into more manageable units. C. Ask the team member to suggest using shorter user stories to the product owner so that the next sprint can move faster. D. Ask all the team members for their views about using shorter user stories so that value can be created for stakeholders.

Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer

Long user stories can hinder sprint completion and value delivery. The Scrum Master should facilitate a team review of the user stories and work with the product owner to ensure the stories are right-sized and follow the INVEST principle (Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable).
Option A aligns with Scrum and Agile practices of team-based refinement and collaboration with the product owner.
Option B unnecessarily involves external stakeholders.
Option C puts the burden on one team member.
Option D promotes discussion but lacks action.
References:
Agile Practice Guide, Chapter 5 - Product Backlog Refinement
Scrum Guide - Sprint Planning and Story Sizing
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by Zara at Apr 07, 2026, 05:16 AM

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