Q: Which of the following best describes why Scrum Teams refer to the Product Backlog as a living artifact?
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Q: What best sums up the reason why Scrum Teams call the product backlog a dynamic artifact?
- The Product Owner adds items at any time.
- The stakeholders can add items at any time.
- The team only adds items at the end of a Sprint.
- The Product Owner only adds items at the end of a Sprint.
Explanation: The phrase “living artifact” gives the impression that the Product Backlog is an active entity that is always being modified. In Scrum, the Product Backlog is not a document that remains unchanged over time but rather a living, evolving, and often revised list of features, improvements, and problem fixes that need to be handled in the product. It changes as the product does and as the team’s knowledge of the product changes, reflecting shifts in priorities, changes in the demands of the market, and input from stakeholders. Therefore, rather than just being a frozen moment in time, it serves as a dynamic, breathing guide for the development team.
