Which statement about the Product Backlog being dynamic is accurate?

• A. It never changes
• B. It constantly changes to keep the product appropriate, competitive, and useful
• C. It changes only during release planning
• D. It changes only when the Scrum Master makes changes

Answer: (B)

The Product Backlog is a living artifact that evolves as we learn more about customers, markets, technology, and feedback. It is continually refined and re-prioritized so the most valuable work stays on top, keeping the product appropriate, competitive, and useful. Changes can happen at any time as new insights arrive, not just at a single planning moment. The Product Owner leads this refinement and prioritization, with input from the team, while the Scrum Master facilitates the process rather than governing backlog content. Static or one-time changes don’t reflect how a Scrum team adapts to maximize value, which is why the statement that the backlog is constantly changing to stay aligned with value is the best fit.