What should you ask the Product Owner to do?

During a development sprint, a new issue is identified and raised to the team.

What should you ask the Product Owner to do?
A . Add the new issue to the current sprint scope
B . Evaluate the severity of the issue and re-prioritize the sprint if needed
C . Add the new issue in the next sprint
D . Modify the sprint plan to swap a completed story with the new issue

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Answer: B

Explanation:

When a new issue is identified during a sprint, it is essential to evaluate its impact on the current sprint’s goals and priorities. The Product Owner should assess the severity and importance of the issue. If it is critical, they may need to re-prioritize the sprint backlog and adjust the sprint scope accordingly. This approach ensures that the development team focuses on delivering the highest value to the project. Simply adding the issue to the current sprint or the next sprint without proper evaluation could disrupt the sprint’s progress and lead to inefficiencies.

Reference: Appian Documentation – Agile Methodology in Appian Projects