Discuss Scrum SPS Exam Topic 1 Question 5

You have been assigned as the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams that will build one

product. What conditions should you strive for in this scenario?

(choose the best two answers)

AThere should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.

BThere should be six Product Owners, one of whom is chief Product Owner.

CThe product has one Product Backlog.

DThere should be only one Product Owner who is accountable for the success of
the product.

EEach Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.

Suggested Answer: C, D

When six new Scrum Teams are working on one product, they should form a Nexus, which is a framework for scaling Scrum 11. A Nexus has a single Product Owner who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work performed and integrated by the Scrum Teams 1122. Therefore, statement D is correct.

A Nexus also works off a single Product Backlog, which is an ordered list of the work to be done by the Scrum Teams in the Nexus 11. The Product Backlog has a single source of requirements and priorities for the product, and it is managed by the Product Owner 1122. Therefore, statement C is also correct.

Statements A, B, and E are incorrect because they imply that each Scrum Team has its own Product Owner and Product Backlog, which would create confusion, inconsistency, and duplication of work. Having multiple Product Owners and Product Backlogs would also undermine the transparency and alignment that are essential for scaling Scrum 1122.

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22 comments · newest first

Dominga 10 months ago

I agree, one Product Backlog keeps things streamlined.

Eliseo 11 months ago

Wait, can one Product Owner really manage all that?

Sanjuana 11 months ago

Six Product Owners? That sounds chaotic!

Refugia 11 months ago

I think having one Product Owner is the way to go.

Tamera 11 months ago

Definitely need one Product Backlog for all teams!

Ernie 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards the idea that one Product Owner is better for clarity, but I’m unsure if that means we should avoid having multiple Product Owners altogether.

Annamaria 12 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I feel like having separate Product Backlogs could lead to misalignment, but I can't quite remember why.

Glory 12 months ago

I think having one Product Owner is ideal for accountability, but I also recall something about a chief Product Owner in larger setups.

Gaston 1 year ago

I remember that having a single Product Backlog is crucial for alignment across teams, but I'm not sure if it means we need one Product Owner or multiple.

Val 1 year ago

I think the key is to have a single, accountable Product Owner who can coordinate the work across the six teams. That seems like the best way to maintain a cohesive product vision.

Edelmira 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused about the Product Owner role here. Should there be one overall Product Owner, or one for each team? I'll have to review the Scrum Guide on that.

Kristofer 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the product should have one Product Backlog, not separate ones for each team. That's a core Scrum concept.

Staci 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the Scrum principles and how they apply to multiple teams working on a single product.

Devorah 1 year ago

This is a great question to test our understanding of Scrum at scale. I'll need to consider how to balance autonomy for the teams while still having a unified product direction.

Earleen 1 year ago

This seems straightforward. I think the answer is C - the administrator will only see the resources they have permissions to access.

Adelina 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. I remember learning about P3Os, but the details are a bit fuzzy. I think the key is to focus on the core purpose of a P3O, which is to provide support and governance for projects and programs. Based on that, I'm leaning towards C as the best answer.

Brianne 2 years ago

Totally. Having one Product Backlog and PO aligns with Scrum principles.

Emilio 2 years ago

Yeah, I think C and D are the best options. Keeps things streamlined.

Glen 2 years ago

Agreed. Multiple Owners could lead to confusion.

Paulina 2 years ago

True, but what about D? One Product Owner seems logical too.

Margarita 2 years ago

I know, right? I'd go with C. One Product Backlog makes sense.

Flo 2 years ago

This question is tricky. Six teams for one product?

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