A project is using a hybrid approach. The hardware components follow a predictive schedule, while software is agile. The hardware delivery is delayed by 2 weeks due to supply chain issues. This hardware is required for the software team's integration testing in the current sprint. What should the PM do?

Answer options:

Pause the software sprint until the hardware arrives.

Force the hardware vendor to expedite delivery.

Work with the Product Owner to reprioritize the backlog, moving integration stories to a future sprint and pulling in other work.

Extend the sprint duration by 2 weeks.

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Leverage the flexibility of the Agile side of the hybrid project to accommodate the rigid constraint of the Predictive side.

C.Work with the Product Owner to reprioritize the backlog, moving integration stories to a future sprint and pulling in other work.✓ Correct

In hybrid projects, the agile stream can adapt to delays in the predictive stream by reordering the backlog.

Breaking the timebox (D) or halting work (A).

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