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Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSPO-I exam

Question #: 48
Topic #: 1

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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 Soledad at Jun 17, 2026, 10:05 PM

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Joesph

10 hours ago

I recall a practice question where the focus was on the Product Owner's responsibilities, and I think C might be relevant since they need to align with organizational goals.

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Cathrine

6 days ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think the Product Owner's role is more about refining items rather than determining team composition, so maybe D is correct?

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Lavonda

11 days ago

I feel like the Product Owner should definitely be involved in creating the Product Backlog, so E seems like a strong option.

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Haydee

16 days ago

I think I remember that Sprint 0 is a bit controversial, so maybe B is the right choice?

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