ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 1 Question 117 Discussion

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Question #: 117
Topic #: 1

As a Scrum Master you should be familiar with all roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Project Which role can also be described as a Value Optimizer for the project?

AProduct Owner

BScrum Master lite

CScrum Master

DDevelopment Team

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Suggested Answer: A

by Arlene at Nov 25, 2025, 04:26 PM

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Paulina

2 months ago

Yeah, A) is solid. The others support, but don’t optimize value like the PO.

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Bettina

2 months ago

I feel A) is the best choice. Clear responsibilities there.

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Cheryl

2 months ago

True, but the Product Owner focuses on maximizing value directly.

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Beth

2 months ago

But what about C) Scrum Master? They facilitate value too.

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Omega

2 months ago

I agree, A) Product Owner makes sense.

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Rocco

2 months ago

Yup, Product Owner all the way!

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Melvin

3 months ago

Really? I thought it was the Scrum Master who optimized value.

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Tambra

3 months ago

Totally agree, the Product Owner drives value.

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Launa

3 months ago

A) Product Owner is the Value Optimizer!

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Micheal

4 months ago

Scrum Master as a "Value Optimizer"? Sounds like a job for a superhero, not a regular person!

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Lorean

4 months ago

B) Scrum Master lite? What even is that? Sounds like a poor imitation of the real thing.

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Brandon

4 months ago

D) Development Team? Really? They're the ones actually building the product, not optimizing value.

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Mitsue

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the Scrum Master lite was just a simplified version of the Scrum Master role, but I guess that doesn't really fit here.

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Kerrie

4 months ago

I feel like the Development Team also plays a part in delivering value, but the Product Owner seems to be the main one responsible for it.

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Joana

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the Scrum Master is more about facilitating than optimizing value.

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Isaac

5 months ago

I think the Product Owner is the one who focuses on maximizing value, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only role that does that.

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Raymon

5 months ago

A) Product Owner seems like the best fit to me. They're responsible for managing the backlog and ensuring the team delivers the most valuable features.

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Myra

5 months ago

I'm stuck between A) and C). The Scrum Master is supposed to facilitate the process, but the Product Owner does focus on value. Not sure which one fits "Value Optimizer" better.

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Timothy

5 months ago

C) Scrum Master is the way to go. They facilitate the Scrum process and help the team stay on track.

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Nobuko

5 months ago

I think the key is understanding the "Value Optimizer" part of the question. That makes me lean towards A) Product Owner.

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Josephine

5 months ago

I think it's A) Product Owner. They prioritize value.

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Twana

6 months ago

A) Product Owner is the correct answer. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team.

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