Exam CSM Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion
Actual exam question for Scrum Alliance's CSM exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 1
Question #: 31
Topic #: 1
What is one accountability of the Product Owner?
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The Product Owner is accountable forcreating and ordering Product Backlog itemsto maximize the value of the product. This includes clearly expressing Product Backlog items, ordering them to maximize value, and ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent and understood.
According to the2020 Scrum Guide, the Product Owner is accountable for:
* Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.
* Effectively managing the Product Backlog by ensuring it is prioritized and transparent.
* Creating Product Backlog items in collaboration with stakeholders and the Scrum Team.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A. Describe the solution:The Product Owner defines the "what" (desired outcomes), not the technical
"solution," which is determined by the Developers.
* B. Manage the Developers:The Product Owner does not manage the Developers. Developers are self- managing and self-organizing.
* D. Recognize titles:Titles have no significance in Scrum, and this is not a responsibility of any Scrum role.
According to the2020 Scrum Guide, the Product Owner is accountable for:
* Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.
* Effectively managing the Product Backlog by ensuring it is prioritized and transparent.
* Creating Product Backlog items in collaboration with stakeholders and the Scrum Team.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A. Describe the solution:The Product Owner defines the "what" (desired outcomes), not the technical
"solution," which is determined by the Developers.
* B. Manage the Developers:The Product Owner does not manage the Developers. Developers are self- managing and self-organizing.
* D. Recognize titles:Titles have no significance in Scrum, and this is not a responsibility of any Scrum role.
by Gavin at Mar 31, 2025, 08:21 PM
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