Execution · Difficulty 2/5

Trim a 10-item backlog to 3

A PM interview practice question for APM, PM candidates.

The prompt

Your team has a 10-item backlog and capacity for 3 items this sprint. Walk through the framework you use to trim, and how you communicate the cut to stakeholders.

Concepts this question tests

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Round: Execution
Target levels: APM, PM
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