Exam PMP topic 1 question 949 discussion

B. Product backlog and definition of done (DoD)

B. Product backlog and definition of done (DoD) Explanation: The product backlog ensures all work items, including compliance requirements, are tracked and prioritized. The definition of done (DoD) includes criteria for completing work items, ensuring that each item meets regulatory requirements before it is considered complete. This combination helps the project manager understand and manage the impact of compliance on the project.

Why Not the Others? A. User stories and release plan: While important for planning and understanding the work to be done and the timeline for releases, they do not directly address the need to understand and incorporate compliance impacts. C. Scope of work and product backlog: The scope of work provides a high-level view of the project's goals and deliverables, but it does not offer the same level of detail and compliance-focused criteria that the combination of the product backlog and DoD does. D. Sprint retrospective and release plan: The sprint retrospective is a meeting that focuses on improving the process, and while it could address issues with meeting compliance, it does not serve as a primary tool for understanding compliance impacts. The release plan outlines when and how different versions of the product will be released but doesn't directly address compliance considerations in the same way as the product backlog and DoD.

In an agile project, the product backlog outlines the features, enhancements, and fixes that need to be developed, while the definition of done (DoD) sets the criteria for when a product backlog item is considered complete. Understanding the impact of compliance on the project involves aligning these agile artifacts with the regulatory requirements. The product backlog helps in detailing the work to be done, including any compliance-related tasks, and the DoD ensures that the completed work meets the necessary standards, including compliance requirements. This combination allows the project manager to manage the development work in alignment with industry regulations.

I say it's 'C' if: "require detailed tracking and archival of product changes. Product backlog, if well managed and updated, would have all the details. Project Scope would be the back up.

This is such a confusing question. To understand the impact he would need to understand the compliance feature via user story: "As a compliance officer, I need to see all changes". This user story will impact the timeline due to more effort and hence impact the release planning.

Scope of work and product backlog. Question says detailed tracking and archival of product changes and answer C would be the best choice.

B : Product backlog and definition of done (DoD)