Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 2 Question 42

Developers are self-managing, which of the following do they manage?

(choose the best answer)

AProduct Backlog ordering.

BWhen to release, based on its progress.

CSprint Backlog.

DStakeholders for the Sprint Review.

ESprint length.

Suggested Answer: C

Developers are self-managing, which means that they decide how much work they can do in a Sprint, and how they will do it1. They manage the Sprint Backlog, which is the plan for how the Developers will achieve the Sprint Goal, and the single source of truth for the work to be done in the Sprint2. The Developers create and update the Sprint Backlog throughout the Sprint as more is learned[3][3]. The other options are not managed by the Developers, but by the Product Owner or the Scrum Team as a whole. The Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog, which is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product4. The Product Owner also decides when to release the product, based on the value, risk, and stakeholder feedback5. The Scrum Team collaborates on inviting the stakeholders for the Sprint Review, which is an event where the Scrum Team and the stakeholders inspect the product Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. The Scrum Team also decides the Sprint length, which is the time-box within which the Scrum Team delivers a product Increment.

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

2: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10

[3][3]: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 10

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

5: Managing Products with Agility, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13

: The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

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33 comments · newest first

Andrew 2 days ago

I lean towards B) When to release. Developers need to gauge their progress.

Jerry 7 days ago

I think it's definitely A) Product Backlog ordering. That's crucial for prioritizing tasks.

Alisha 12 days ago

D is important, but I feel it’s not as direct as the others.

Polly 18 days ago

C makes sense too. Sprint Backlog is directly managed by the team.

Sabina 23 days ago

I prefer B. Developers know when they’re ready to release.

Christiane 28 days ago

I think A is the best choice. Product Backlog ordering is crucial.

Elfriede 1 month ago

D is important, but I feel it’s more about collaboration than management.

Pedro 1 month ago

C makes sense too. Managing the Sprint Backlog is key for self-management.

Solange 1 month ago

I prefer B. Developers should decide when to release based on progress.

Verdell 2 months ago

I think A is the best choice. Product Backlog ordering is crucial.

Elke 2 months ago

E) Sprint length? I thought that was set by the framework!

Gerald 2 months ago

Wait, can developers really manage D) Stakeholders? That seems off.

Catarina 2 months ago

C) Sprint Backlog is a must, no doubt!

Yan 2 months ago

I think B) When to release is also a big one!

Herminia 2 months ago

Definitely A) Product Backlog ordering.

Shawna 3 months ago

Not sure about E, isn't that usually set by the team or Scrum Master?

Margart 3 months ago

Totally agree with A! It's all about prioritizing the backlog.

Anglea 3 months ago

Wait, can they really manage the stakeholders? That seems off.

Chu 3 months ago

I think B is also a big part of it.

Tomas 3 months ago

Definitely A and C! They manage those for sure.

Ilda 4 months ago

I thought E) Sprint length was set by the team, not managed by them.

Agustin 5 months ago

Wait, do developers really manage D) Stakeholders? That seems off.

Magnolia 5 months ago

C) Sprint Backlog is the right choice, no doubt.

Maybelle 5 months ago

I think B) When to release is also a big one!

Arleen 6 months ago

Definitely A) Product Backlog ordering.

Carma 6 months ago

I feel like the developers should manage the Sprint length too, but I might be mixing that up with something else we covered.

Rosendo 6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the team decides when to release based on progress, but I'm not completely confident.

Skye 6 months ago

I remember something about product backlog ordering being a team responsibility, but I can't recall if it's just the developers or the whole team.

Johnna 6 months ago

I think developers definitely manage the Sprint Backlog, but I'm not sure about the others.

Osvaldo 6 months ago

I believe they manage the Sprint Backlog and maybe the Sprint length, but I’m not entirely confident about the stakeholders part.

Edmond 7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether they manage when to release. I thought that was more of a product owner’s role.

Carolynn 7 months ago

I remember a practice question about product ownership, and I feel like they might have some say in the Product Backlog ordering too.

Novella 7 months ago

I think developers definitely manage the Sprint Backlog, but I'm not sure about the others.

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