What strategy would you propose to fix an unmanageable backlog?
TESTS: Do you see bloat as a transparency and ordering problem for the PO? OUTLINE: Expose bloat, inspect for value so the PO re-orders and trims waste, then inspect regularly. FLAG: Never let the team delete without the PO or treat the backlog as unordered.
WHAT IT TESTS: Whether you recognize that a 200-item backlog signals a transparency and ordering breakdown that the Product Owner must lead through inspection and adaptation. ANSWER OUTLINE: First, make the bloat transparent to stakeholders so waste is visible. Second, inspect items for value and risk so the PO can re-order and discard low-value work. Third, establish a regular cadence for inspection to prevent future bloat.
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