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Who determines how many Product Backlog items the Developers select for a Sprint?
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Suggested Answer: D
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The Scrum Guide states that ''the Increment is the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints''. It also states that ''at the end of a Sprint, the new Increment must be 'Done', which means it must be in useable condition and meet the Scrum Team's definition of 'Done'''. Therefore, the Scrum Team must deliver a valuable, useful Increment that meets the Definition of Done at the end of a Sprint. The other options are not acceptable, as they do not meet the criteria of being valuable, useful, or done.
The Scrum Guide, section 3.4. Increment
Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) Sample Questions, question 10
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Eun
10 months ago
Really? I always thought stakeholders had a bigger role in Sprint Planning.
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Elly
11 months ago
Wait, so the Scrum Master has no say in this?
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Felix
11 months ago
The Product Owner prioritizes, but the Developers decide what to take.
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Margret
11 months ago
I thought it was the Scrum Team as a whole?
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Vanda
11 months ago
It's definitely the Developers who pick the items.
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Johnathon
12 months ago
I feel like the Scrum Team collectively decides, but I could be mixing it up with another question about roles in Scrum.
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Lynelle
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought the Product Owner prioritized the items, but does that mean they also decide how many?
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Helga
12 months ago
I remember a practice question where it mentioned the Developers have the final say, so I’m leaning towards option B.
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Jettie
1 year ago
I think the Developers decide how many items to take on, but I'm not completely sure. It might also involve the whole Scrum Team.
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Erin
1 year ago
Wait, I think the Product Owner has a say in how many items are selected for the Sprint. The Developers don't just decide on their own. I need to double-check the Scrum framework to be sure.
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Elinore
1 year ago
The Developers select the Product Backlog items for the Sprint, right? That's one of their core responsibilities in Scrum. I'm pretty confident that's the right answer.
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Tyisha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Scrum Team is involved in Sprint Planning, but I can't quite recall who determines the number of Product Backlog items. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Cristy
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward Scrum question. I'll review the Scrum Guide to refresh my memory on the Scrum events and roles.
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Daron
1 year ago
Ah, I remember now - it's the Scrum Team as a whole that determines the number of Product Backlog items for the Sprint during Sprint Planning. The Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master all collaborate on this.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward OSHA question. I'll read through the options carefully and try to recall the key characteristics of a "de minimis" violation.
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Kirk
1 year ago
This scenario has a lot of details about Noah's financial history and challenges. I'll need to carefully read through it to identify the key information that's relevant to answering the question.
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Pura
1 year ago
E) The stakeholders attending Sprint Planning. Well, if I'm going to be micromanaged, I might as well invite the entire company to the meeting.
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Shawna
1 year ago
A) The Scrum Team. Aha, that makes sense. The whole Scrum Team collaborates to select the appropriate amount of work for a Sprint.
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Pauline
1 year ago
D) The Scrum Master
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Laticia
1 year ago
C) The Product Owner
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Gerardo
1 year ago
B) The Developers
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Alease
1 year ago
A) The Scrum Team
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Marylyn
1 year ago
D) The Scrum Master. Come on, the Scrum Master is there to facilitate, not call the shots on the Sprint Backlog.
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Rosita
1 year ago
C) The Product Owner
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Lanie
1 year ago
B) The Developers
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Trina
1 year ago
A) The Scrum Team
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Rosio
1 year ago
B) The Developers. Really? The Developers determine how much work they can commit to in a Sprint? Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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Otis
1 year ago
D) The Scrum Master
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Malcom
1 year ago
C) The Product Owner
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Levi
1 year ago
B) Yes, the Developers are responsible for selecting the Product Backlog items they can commit to in a Sprint.
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Jules
1 year ago
A) The Scrum Team
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Reuben
2 years ago
C) The Product Owner. Seems like the obvious choice, as the Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog.
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Mirta
1 year ago
D) The Scrum Master
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Natalie
1 year ago
C) The Product Owner
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Verona
1 year ago
B) The Developers
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Linn
1 year ago
A) The Scrum Team
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Lashandra
2 years ago
I agree with Janella. The Developers should have the autonomy to decide how many Product Backlog items they can commit to in a Sprint.
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Janella
2 years ago
I think it's B) The Developers because they are responsible for delivering the Increment.
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Felicitas
2 years ago
A) The Scrum Team.