Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - Product Backlog Management - Product Backlog Groom

The video tutorial explains the importance of backlog grooming during a Sprint, highlighting the roles of the Scrum Master and Development Team in assisting the Product Owner. It recommends holding a time box meeting midway through the Sprint to discuss and estimate new backlog stories, which helps in efficient planning and informed decision-making. The tutorial also covers the process of breaking down large backlog items, known as epics, to ensure they fit within a Sprint.

Why is it beneficial for the Scrum Team to work with the Product Owner during a Sprint?

• To reduce the number of Sprints

• To increase the number of backlog items

• To make informed decisions about features and priorities

• To ensure the Product Owner has less work

What is the purpose of holding a time-boxed meeting halfway through the Sprint?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To discuss and estimate new backlog stories

• To finalize the release date

• To review the completed work

What is a benefit of the time-boxed meeting mentioned in the transcript?

• It helps in breaking down large backlog items

• It increases the number of backlog items

• It eliminates the need for a Product Owner

• It reduces the need for a Scrum Master

What are larger user stories known as?

• Sprints

• Tasks

• Epics

• Backlogs

How can the team assist the Product Owner with backlog items?

• By assigning backlog items to different teams

• By increasing the number of backlog items

• By breaking down large stories into smaller ones

• By removing unnecessary backlog items