What is a Product Backlog Item (PBI)?
- A task assigned to a specific team member
- A completed feature in production
- A bug report from a customer
- A unit of work identified as useful in achieving the Product Goal ✓
Correct answer: A unit of work identified as useful in achieving the Product Goal
Option D is correct because in Scrum, a Product Backlog Item is any unit of work, whether a user story, feature, improvement, or technical task, that the Product Owner has identified as contributing value toward the Product Goal, and it represents something the team may choose to deliver. Option A is incorrect because PBIs are not assigned to specific individuals; they live in the Product Backlog and are selected by the whole Scrum Team during Sprint Planning, not pre-assigned. Option B is wrong because a completed feature already in production is done work, no longer residing in the backlog, whereas a PBI represents future intended work. Option C is too narrow; while a bug report could become a PBI if the Product Owner places it in the backlog, not all PBIs are bug reports, and the definition is far broader.
Topic: · scrum, product backlog, agile, product backlog item