Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 2 Question 38 Discussion

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Question #: 38
Topic #: 2

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What is the accountability of the Product Owner during Sprint 0?

(choose the best answer)

ADetermine the composition of the Scrum Team to meet the release plan.

BThere is no such thing as Sprint 0.

CCreate the overall release plan to ensure that organizational goals are met.

DMake sure enough Product Backlog items are refined to fill the first 3 Sprints.

EGathering, eliciting, and analyzing the requirements to build the Product Backlog.

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Suggested Answer: B

Sprint 0 is a term that some organizations use to describe a phase of work before the first official Sprint, where they do some upfront planning, design, architecture, or analysis1.However, this term is not consistent with the Scrum framework, which does not prescribe any pre-Sprint activities or phases2. Scrum starts with a Product Backlog that contains at least one valuable and feasible Product Goal, and enough Product Backlog items to initiate the first Sprint[3][3].The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers, and for managing the Product Backlog4. The Product Owner does not have any specific accountability during Sprint 0, because Sprint 0 is not a part of Scrum.

1:Sprint Zero: A Good Idea or Not?, Scrum Alliance, accessed on December 16, 2023

2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 5

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

4:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

by Kaycee at Nov 19, 2025, 12:34 PM

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Clay

1 month ago

C is also valid. The release plan aligns with goals.

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Laine

2 months ago

I feel like B is a bit extreme. Sprint 0 has its place.

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Kara

2 months ago

True, but if the backlog isn’t ready, what’s the point?

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Remona

2 months ago

But what about A? Team composition is important too.

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Fredric

2 months ago

I agree, E makes sense. Without a solid backlog, we’re lost.

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Erasmo

2 months ago

Creating a release plan is super important too!

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Markus

2 months ago

Wait, is there really no Sprint 0? That sounds odd.

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Harrison

3 months ago

Eliciting requirements is key for the backlog.

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Veronika

3 months ago

Definitely agree, no Sprint 0!

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Alaine

3 months ago

Haha, Sprint 0? What is this, the Bermuda Triangle of Scrum?

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Gretchen

4 months ago

Option E is the best answer. The Product Owner's main job is to build the Product Backlog.

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Rickie

4 months ago

I agree with option B. Sprint 0 is a made-up concept.

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Gail

4 months ago

I vaguely recall a practice question about the Scrum Team composition, but I don't think that's the main focus for the Product Owner in Sprint 0.

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Pauline

4 months ago

I feel like option E makes sense too, since gathering requirements is a key part of the Product Owner's responsibilities.

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Tammi

4 months ago

I think the Product Owner's role is crucial in refining the backlog, so maybe option D is the right choice?

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Ivory

4 months ago

I remember discussing Sprint 0 in class, but I'm not entirely sure if it even exists in Scrum. Wasn't there a debate about that?

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Glenn

5 months ago

B is the best answer here. There is no such thing as a "Sprint 0" - Sprints start at 1 in Scrum. The question is trying to trick us.

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Shawna

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards C. The Product Owner needs to create an overall release plan to ensure the project aligns with organizational goals. That seems like the core of their role in this early phase.

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Gerald

5 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer might be E. The Product Owner's main responsibility in the beginning is to gather requirements and build out the initial Product Backlog, right?

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Hermila

5 months ago

I think E is the best choice. Requirements are crucial.

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Merri

5 months ago

I think Sprint 0 is a myth.

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Casandra

5 months ago

Option B is correct. There is no such thing as Sprint 0.

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Julianna

6 months ago

Option D is the way to go. Gotta make sure the first few Sprints are well-stocked.

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Jame

6 months ago

Wait, what's this "Sprint 0" thing? I thought Sprints started at 1. I'm a bit confused about this question.

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Marg

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. The Product Owner's main job in Sprint 0 is to make sure there are enough refined backlog items to fill the first few Sprints.

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