Discuss Scrum PSPO-II Exam Topic 1 Question 18

Which of the following activities should a Product Owner never do?

(choose the best answer)

ADecide when to release the product Increment.

BDictate the Sprint Goal.

CAccept work done during the Sprint.

DEstablish a Product Goal.

Suggested Answer: B

According to the Professional Scrum Product Owner II certification guide1, the Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. It is a commitment made by the Scrum Team during Sprint Planning. The Sprint Goal provides guidance to the Developers on why it is valuable to build a coherent Increment. The Product Owner proposes how the product could increase its value and utility in the current Sprint. The whole Scrum Team then collaborates to define a Sprint Goal that communicates why the Sprint is valuable to stakeholders. The Product Owner should not dictate the Sprint Goal, but rather collaborate with the Developers and the Scrum Master to create a shared understanding and alignment.The other options are not activities that a Product Owner should never do, because they are either part of the Product Owner's accountabilities (A, C, D) or may be done in collaboration with others (A, D).Reference:1: Professional Scrum Product Owner II Certification | Scrum.org

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38 comments · newest first

Louisa 10 months ago

Establishing a Product Goal is definitely their role!

Rima 11 months ago

I think they can help shape it, but not dictate it.

Shoshana 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that?

Myra 11 months ago

Totally agree, that's the team's job!

Jacqueline 11 months ago

A Product Owner should never dictate the Sprint Goal.

Anabel 12 months ago

Establishing a Product Goal seems like a core responsibility, so I doubt it’s D. I think it’s between A and B.

Shayne 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards A, but I recall something about the Product Owner having a say in release timing. It’s confusing!

Linsey 12 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of collaboration in setting the Sprint Goal, so I feel like B might be the answer.

Lindy 1 year ago

I think the Product Owner shouldn't dictate the Sprint Goal, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right choice.

Isreal 1 year ago

I think the key here is understanding the separation of concerns between the Product Owner and the Development Team. The Product Owner sets the direction, but the team decides how to get there.

Carolann 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The Product Owner is responsible for the "what" and the Development Team is responsible for the "how." The Product Owner should never try to micromanage the team's work.

Delpha 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Product Owner's responsibilities can be a bit tricky to pin down. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Leslee 1 year ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. The Product Owner's role is to define the vision and priorities, not to dictate the details of how the work gets done.

Elza 1 year ago

This is a good test of our understanding of production planning and control systems. I'll carefully read through the options and think about how each one relates to the description provided in the question.

Dell 1 year ago

I remember we discussed kubeconfig files, and I think there might be three clusters based on what I see.

Laquanda 2 years ago

Haha, this question is like a Scrum Master's worst nightmare! Option B is definitely the correct answer. The Product Owner should be more like a coach, not a referee.

Arlette 2 years ago

Wow, this question is a real brain-teaser! I'd have to go with B as well. The Product Owner should be a visionary, not a dictator. Let the team do their thing, right?

Lisha 2 years ago

This is a tricky one, but I think the answer is B. The Product Owner should guide the team, not dictate their every move. That's just micromanagement, and it's not good for the team's creativity or productivity.

Yolande 2 years ago

I agree with Melina. The Product Owner's role is to define the Product Goal and the overall product backlog, not to micromanage the Sprint details.

Pearlene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Yolande

D) Establish a Product Goal.

Stevie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Yolande

C) Accept work done during the Sprint.

Avery 2 years ago

↳ replying to Yolande

A) Decide when to release the product Increment.

Melina 2 years ago

Option B is the correct answer. The Product Owner should never dictate the Sprint Goal, as that's the responsibility of the Development Team.

Angelyn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Melina

D) Establish a Product Goal.

Sanjuana 2 years ago

↳ replying to Melina

C) Accept work done during the Sprint.

Lindsey 2 years ago

↳ replying to Melina

B) Dictate the Sprint Goal.

Tasia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Melina

A) Decide when to release the product Increment.

Malinda 2 years ago

I think C) Accept work done during the Sprint is also something a Product Owner should never do, as it goes against the principle of self-organizing teams.

Karina 2 years ago

I agree with Thurman, the Product Owner should not dictate the Sprint Goal because it is the responsibility of the Scrum Team.

Thurman 2 years ago

B) Dictate the Sprint Goal.

Colby 2 years ago

C) Accept work done during the Sprint. Come on, how else is the Product Owner going to complain about the team's velocity?

Helene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Colby

B) Dictate the Sprint Goal.

Charlene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Colby

A) Decide when to release the product Increment.

Whitney 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm going with B) Dictate the Sprint Goal. The team should have some autonomy, right? Unless the Product Owner wants to join the team for a round of 'Scrum Jenga'.

Lizette 2 years ago

I think D) Establish a Product Goal is the best answer. The Product Owner should be setting the direction, not micromanaging the team.

Long 2 years ago

A) Decide when to release the product Increment? That's like the Product Owner's whole job! What were the question writers smoking?

Patria 2 years ago

↳ replying to Long

B) Dictate the Sprint Goal.

Venita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Long

A) Decide when to release the product Increment? That's like the Product Owner's whole job! What were the question writers smoking?

Scrum PSPO-II Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion