When the team does not understand or is unclear about the scope-even if the product owner believes it's well defined-it signals a gap in shared understanding. In Agile projects, the product owner is responsible for communicating the product vision and ensuring clarity of scope and user stories.
According to the Agile Practice Guide, the product owner plays a critical role in facilitating the team's understanding of the product vision and goals. A clear vision helps the team understand priorities, purpose, and deliverables.
Option A (release plan) does not resolve the issue of misunderstanding the vision or scope.
Option B is directive and may worsen the confusion.
Option D is focused on prioritization, not clarity of scope or vision.
References:
Agile Practice Guide: Chapter 3.1 - Roles and Responsibilities in Agile PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition: Stakeholder Engagement and Team Performance Domains