Come to sprint planning with a prioritised list and clear acceptance criteria. When capacity is tight, present trade-offs to stakeholders rather than overcommitting the team.
Strong answers show preparation: refined backlog with clear priorities, estimated stories, defined acceptance criteria, and realistic capacity awareness. When demand exceeds capacity, best candidates facilitate trade-off conversations with stakeholders rather than pressuring the team or silently dropping commitments.
Tests basic PM execution and integrity. PMs who overcommit their teams erode trust on both sides. Those who facilitate honest conversations about trade-offs build sustainable delivery rhythms.