Discuss Scrum SPS Exam Topic 2 Question 19

A company has five products and are using Scrum for product delivery. Which statements

represent the best option for how Product Ownership might be structured?

(choose the best two answers)

AAssign as many Product Owners as needed to communicate expectations and
requirements to the Scrum Team.

BOne Product Owner responsible for each product. Each of these Product
Owners may delegate work as needed, but they remain accountable for the
value delivered by their product.

COne Product Owner responsible for all five products. This Product Owner may
delegate work as needed, but the Product Owner remains accountable for the
value delivered.

DOne primary Product Owner and one Product Owner for each product. The
primary Product owner delegates all accountability for delivering value to the
Product Owners for each product.

Suggested Answer: A, C

The Nexus framework is a way of scaling Scrum for multiple teams working on a single product. The Nexus framework uses Scrum as its building block and extends it only where necessary to minimize and manage dependencies between teams 12. The Nexus framework defines the accountabilities, events, and artifacts that bind and weave together the work of the teams in a Nexus 12. One of the key roles in the Nexus framework is the Nexus Integration Team, which is a team of people who are responsible for coordinating, coaching, and supervising the integration of the work done by the Scrum Teams in the Nexus 21.

The purpose of the Nexus Integration Team is to:

Raise transparency. This is answer A. This is a valid answer because the Nexus Integration Team is responsible for raising transparency across the Nexus 213. Transparency is one of the pillars of empiricism, which is the principle of making decisions based on observation, inspection, and adaptation 12. The Nexus Integration Team helps to raise transparency by facilitating the Nexus events, such as the Nexus Sprint Planning, the Nexus Daily Scrum, the Nexus Sprint Review, and the Nexus Sprint Retrospective 213. The Nexus Integration Team also helps to raise transparency by visualizing the Nexus Sprint Backlog, which is a representation of the work across the Nexus that has dependencies 213. The Nexus Integration Team also helps to raise transparency by communicating and collaborating with the stakeholders, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Teams 213.

Be accountable that an Integrated Increment is produced. This is answer C. This is a valid answer because the Nexus Integration Team is accountable that an Integrated Increment is produced 214. The Integrated Increment is the integrated aggregation of all work completed by all the Scrum Teams in a Nexus 124. The Integrated Increment is the potentially releasable outcome of the Sprint, which means it meets the quality standards and expectations of the stakeholders 124. The Nexus Integration Team is accountable that an Integrated Increment is produced by ensuring that the work done by the Scrum Teams meets the Definition of Done, which is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product 214. The Nexus Integration Team is also accountable that an Integrated Increment is produced by helping the Scrum Teams to identify and resolve any integration issues or dependencies that may affect the quality and delivery of the product 214.

The other two answers are not correct because:

Manage the Nexus. This is answer B. This is not a valid answer because the Nexus Integration Team is not the manager of the Nexus. The Nexus Integration Team is a role that consists of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and other members who are responsible for coordinating, coaching, and supervising the integration of the work done by the Scrum Teams in the Nexus 211. The Nexus Integration Team does not manage or control the Nexus, but rather supports and enables the Nexus 211. The Nexus is self-organizing and autonomous, which means it decides how to do its work and what work to do 124.

Integrate the work of the Scrum Teams. This is answer D. This is not a valid answer because the Nexus Integration Team is not the one who integrates the work of the Scrum Teams. The Nexus Integration Team is a role that consists of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and other members who are responsible for coordinating, coaching, and supervising the integration of the work done by the Scrum Teams in the Nexus 211. The Nexus Integration Team facilitates the integration of the work, but does not do it for the teams 211. The teams are responsible for integrating their own work and delivering a potentially releasable Increment of product value in each Sprint 124.

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34 comments · newest first

Rory 10 months ago

D seems like overkill, one PO should handle it all.

Nguyet 10 months ago

I disagree, C could work if the PO is super organized.

Evette 10 months ago

A sounds chaotic, too many POs can confuse the team.

Alecia 10 months ago

Wait, can one person really manage five products effectively?

Micaela 11 months ago

B is definitely the way to go! Each product needs its own focus.

Chan 11 months ago

I recall a practice question similar to this, and I think option A might lead to too many voices in the team. It could dilute the Product Owner's role.

Lino 11 months ago

I think option D could work too, but it feels a bit complicated with a primary Product Owner. I wonder if that would lead to confusion in decision-making.

Myra 11 months ago

I'm not sure about option C. Having one Product Owner for all five products seems overwhelming. What if they can't manage all the requirements effectively?

Mira 12 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of having clear accountability in Scrum. I think option B makes sense since each Product Owner can focus on their product.

Lawana 12 months ago

I've got this! Based on my understanding of Scrum, the best options are B and C. Having a dedicated Product Owner for each product or one Product Owner overseeing all five products seems like the most effective approaches.

Vallie 12 months ago

Okay, I think I have a strategy here. I'll focus on the key Scrum roles and responsibilities, and try to determine which option best aligns with the Product Owner's accountabilities.

Robt 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review the Scrum principles and think about how product ownership should be structured for a company with multiple products.

Michel 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about the pros and cons of each approach.

Art 1 year ago

Option D is like trying to herd cats. Too many cooks in the kitchen, if you ask me. Option B is the way to go for a clear and organized product delivery process.

Desmond 1 year ago

↳ replying to Art

Having one Product Owner responsible for each product makes sense.

Ona 1 year ago

↳ replying to Art

Option B is definitely the way to go for a clear and organized process.

Gabriele 1 year ago

↳ replying to Art

I agree, too many cooks in the kitchen with that option.

Joanna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Art

Option D is like trying to herd cats.

Corrina 1 year ago

What is this, a buffet of Product Owners? I'll take one of each, please! Seriously though, Option B sounds the most practical and Scrum-aligned.

Gianna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Corrina

Yeah, it's important to have clear ownership and accountability in a Scrum team.

Ilda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Corrina

I agree, having multiple Product Owners might lead to confusion and lack of clear direction.

Lashawna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Corrina

Option B sounds good. Having one Product Owner for each product ensures accountability and focus.

Malcolm 1 year ago

I agree with Gabriele. Option B allows for effective communication and decision-making, which is crucial in a multi-product environment.

Effie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Malcolm

I agree, having one Product Owner per product allows for focused decision-making and accountability.

William 1 year ago

↳ replying to Malcolm

I think having multiple Product Owners would be too confusing. Option B keeps things organized and efficient.

Oren 1 year ago

↳ replying to Malcolm

Option B is the best choice. Having one Product Owner per product ensures accountability and clear communication.

Gabriele 1 year ago

Option B seems like the best approach. Having a dedicated Product Owner for each product ensures clear accountability and alignment with the Scrum framework.

Virgie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gabriele

True, but having one Product Owner for each product ensures that each product gets the attention it needs.

Milly 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gabriele

I think having multiple Product Owners could lead to better communication and faster decision-making.

Adaline 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gabriele

But what about option D? Having a primary Product Owner overseeing everything could also work.

Dante 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gabriele

I agree, having one Product Owner per product ensures focus and accountability.

Shanice 2 years ago

I prefer option D. Having a primary Product Owner overseeing the others can help streamline decision-making.

Larae 2 years ago

I agree with Tess. Having one Product Owner for each product ensures accountability.

Tess 2 years ago

I think option B is the best choice for Product Ownership structure.

Scrum SPS Exam - Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion