The correct answer is B — Prioritize the most valuable product features in the backlog first.
Agile prioritization focuses on delivering value early and frequently. Coaching the product owner to understand value-based prioritization ensures that the most critical features are built and validated first.
PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Agile teams focus on delivering the highest value items first. The product owner prioritizes the backlog based on business value, risk, and stakeholder input.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 3.3 – Backlog Management)
Mike Griffiths:
“Product backlog prioritization is value-driven. The product owner should assess each item’s value and prioritize those that deliver the greatest return or strategic impact.”
(PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 3 – Value-Driven Delivery)
Incorrect options:
A misinterprets story points as a priority metric—story points measure effort, not value.
C addresses risk but not value.
D refers to Minimum Viable Product (MVP), which is a release planning technique, not a backlog sorting method.
Answer: B
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