During a Sprint, when is new work or further decomposition of work added to the Sprint Backlog?

During a Sprint, when is new work or further decomposition of work added to the Sprint Backlog?
A . When the Product Owner identifies new work.
B . As soon as possible after they are identified.
C . When the Scrum Master has time to enter them.
D . During the Daily Scrum after the Development Team approves them.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is B, because the Scrum Guide states that “the Development Team modifies the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint, and the Sprint Backlog emerges during the Sprint. This emergence occurs as the Development Team works through the plan and learns more about the work needed to achieve the Sprint Goal.” Therefore, new work or further decomposition of work can be added to the Sprint Backlog as soon as possible after they are identified by the Development Team.