Discuss GAQM CASPO-001 Exam Topic 3 Question 25

What is the Product Owner accountable for in Scrum? (Choose the best answer)

ADescribing an Increment at the Sprint Planning and making sure that the Developers deliver it by the end of the Sprint

BCreating and sustaining a Product Backlog that maximizes value and represents the needs of the stakeholders

CRefining the top-level Product Backlog items until they are ready to be handed over to the Developers

DWriting the User Stories so they are understandable to stakeholders

Suggested Answer: B

The Product Owner's core accountability is maximizing value through the Product Backlog. The Scrum Guide states: 'The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.' Option B encapsulates this fully.

A: The Developers deliver the Increment; the Product Owner doesn't ensure it.

C: Refinement is part of management, but not the sole accountability.

D: Writing User Stories is a technique, not the overarching duty.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes: Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal; Creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items; Ordering Product Backlog items; and, Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood.' (Section: 'The Product Owner')

Thus, B is correct.

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15 comments · newest first

Blondell 1 month ago

I see your point. B does cover the broader responsibility.

Titus 1 month ago

Exactly! Stakeholder needs are vital for success.

Beckie 1 month ago

True, but B focuses on maximizing value, which is key.

Blondell 2 months ago

But what about C? Refining backlog items is also important.

Titus 2 months ago

Agreed! B really captures the essence of the role.

Beckie 2 months ago

I think B is the best answer. The Product Backlog is crucial.

Lindy 2 months ago

Are we sure A isn't also a big part of their role?

Chaya 2 months ago

Totally agree with B! It's all about maximizing value.

Raul 3 months ago

Wait, I thought the Product Owner just wrote User Stories?

Jesusa 3 months ago

I think C is just as important though.

Asha 3 months ago

B is definitely the right answer!

Luis 3 months ago

I thought the User Stories were important, but I don't remember if writing them is solely the Product Owner's job. I might lean towards option B though.

Aaron 3 months ago

I feel like the Product Owner does a lot of refining, but I can't recall if that's their main accountability. Maybe option C is correct?

Brigette 3 months ago

I remember practicing a question about the Product Owner's role, and I think it was about maximizing value for stakeholders. That sounds like option B to me.

Georgiana 4 months ago

I think the Product Owner is mainly responsible for the Product Backlog, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best answer here.

GAQM CASPO-001 Exam - Topic 3 Question 25 Discussion