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

The video tutorial explains how to prioritize user stories in a backlog by evaluating their value, which can be defined by various factors such as revenue, user likeability, and user experience. It highlights the role of the Product Owner in determining value and the assistance a Scrum Master can provide. The tutorial also discusses tools and methods for prioritizing stories, including software tools and relative scales, and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in changing priorities to prepare for upcoming sprints.

What factors might a Product Owner consider when determining the value of a user story?

• The number of developers available

• The length of the sprint

• User likeability, sales, and magazine ratings

• Only revenue

Who can assist a new Product Owner in understanding prioritization?

• The marketing team

• The project manager

• The Scrum Master

• The development team

What is a traditional method for showing priority using story cards?

• Using a color code

• Ordering the stack of paper story cards

• Assigning a team member to each card

• Using a digital calendar

What is a recommended method for prioritizing virtual story cards?

• Using a spreadsheet

• Assigning each card a color

• Drag and drop or a relative scale

• Using a random number generator

What is the purpose of assigning numbers to backlog items?

• To visually organize and prioritize them

• To assign tasks to team members

• To track the number of items

• To calculate the total project cost