What should a team do when they complete all sprint goals earlier than expected?

The correct answer is C – Ask the Product Owner to select an item from the backlog on which to work. The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the product backlog. When a team finishes its sprint work early, it should collaborate with the Product Owner to identify the next highest-value item to pull into the sprint.

From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:

“The Product Owner owns the backlog and prioritization. If work is completed early, the team may pull in the next most important backlog item, subject to capacity and readiness.”

(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 5.3 – Iteration Execution)

Mike Griffiths reinforces:

“If there’s remaining capacity in the sprint, teams should consult the Product Owner to select the next item. The Scrum Master facilitates, but the PO owns content decisions.”

(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 5 – Adaptive Planning)

Incorrect options:

A skips prioritization.

B misplaces decision-making authority.

D incorrectly involves the Scrum Master in backlog decisions.

Answer: C