Scrum PSM-I Exam - Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSM-I exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

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Who determines how many Product Backlog items the Developers select tor a sprint? (choose the best answer)

AThe Scrum Master

BThe Scrum Team

CThe Developers

DThe stakeholders attending Sprint Planning

EThe Product Owner

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Suggested Answer: C

The Developers determine how many Product Backlog items they select for a Sprint, as stated in the Scrum Guide: ''The Developers select items from the Product Backlog to include in the current Sprint. The Scrum Team may refine these items during this process, which increases understanding and confidence.''

by Regenia at Nov 24, 2025, 08:27 PM

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Donette

1 month ago

I’m leaning towards the Developers as well. They understand the work best.

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Jacqueline

2 months ago

Stakeholders can influence, but it's not their call.

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Aleshia

2 months ago

I feel like the Scrum Master shouldn't decide.

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Nieves

2 months ago

I agree, but the Product Owner has a say too.

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Ahmed

2 months ago

I think it's definitely the Developers. They know their capacity.

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Johnathon

2 months ago

I always thought it was the Developers, but now I'm not so sure.

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Evangelina

2 months ago

No way, the Scrum Master doesn't decide that!

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Owen

3 months ago

Wait, I thought the Product Owner had a say in this too?

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Vincenza

3 months ago

I think it's more of a team decision, so B makes sense.

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Jeannetta

3 months ago

The Developers, but they better not slack off and take on too little. Gotta keep that velocity up!

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Brittni

4 months ago

Haha, the stakeholders? They're lucky if they even show up to Sprint Planning!

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Ardella

4 months ago

Definitely the Scrum Team as a whole. It's a collaborative effort, not just one person's decision.

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Marge

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards the Developers, but I could see how the Scrum Master might influence that decision.

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Man

4 months ago

I feel like the Product Owner has a big say in what goes into the sprint, but I'm not clear if they decide the quantity too.

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Alesia

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about this, and I think it was the Scrum Team as a whole that makes the decision.

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Laurel

4 months ago

I think it's the Developers who decide how many items to take on, but I'm not completely sure.

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Oliva

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards C) The Developers. They're the ones who actually do the work, so they should have the most input on how much they can realistically commit to in a sprint.

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Ahmad

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is B) The Scrum Team. They work together during Sprint Planning to determine the appropriate amount of work for the upcoming sprint.

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Valentin

5 months ago

The Product Owner is responsible for the Product Backlog, so I'm guessing they would have a big say in how many items get selected for a sprint. But I could be wrong.

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Sarina

5 months ago

It's definitely the Developers who decide how much they can take on.

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Olene

5 months ago

I think the Product Owner should decide, since they're the ones who know the priorities and what needs to get done.

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Lili

6 months ago

The Scrum Team should decide together.

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Tashia

6 months ago

The Developers, of course! They're the ones who have to actually do the work, so they should have a say in how much they can handle.

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Alisha

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Developers are involved in Sprint Planning, but I can't remember if they have the final say on how many items to select.

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