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Scrum Product Owner PSPO I Flashcards

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  1. A Product Owner is working with multiple stakeholders who have conflicting priorities. What is the BEST approach?

    Answer: Facilitate stakeholder collaboration to find the highest-value compromise and order the Product Backlog accordingly

    The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing product value and must facilitate stakeholder alignment to order the backlog in a way that delivers the greatest benefit.

  2. Which statement BEST describes the Product Owner's relationship with the Development Team during a Sprint?

    Answer: The Product Owner is available to clarify requirements and answer questions about Product Backlog Items

    The Product Owner collaborates closely with the Development Team throughout the Sprint to clarify backlog items and acceptance criteria.

  3. When should a Product Owner consider canceling a Sprint?

    Answer: When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete due to a major market shift or change in direction

    Only the Product Owner has authority to cancel a Sprint, and should do so only when the Sprint Goal is no longer relevant.

  4. What is the purpose of the Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum?

    Answer: It creates a shared understanding of what it means for an Increment to be releasable

    The Definition of Done provides transparency and a shared standard for when work is considered complete and the Increment is potentially releasable.

  5. A stakeholder wants a feature added directly to the Sprint Backlog mid-Sprint. What should the Product Owner do?

    Answer: Explain that new items cannot be added to the Sprint Backlog mid-Sprint without the team's agreement; add it to the Product Backlog instead

    The Sprint Backlog is owned by the Development Team and cannot be changed mid-Sprint except by the team itself; new requests should go into the Product Backlog.

  6. How does a Product Owner demonstrate value to stakeholders during a Sprint Review?

    Answer: By showcasing the working Increment and gathering feedback on what was built versus the goal

    The Sprint Review is an opportunity to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog based on stakeholder feedback and empirical data.

  7. Which factor should MOST influence the Product Owner when ordering the Product Backlog?

    Answer: The value delivered, risk, dependencies, and learning opportunities each item provides

    Product Backlog ordering is driven by maximizing value, which involves weighing business value, risk reduction, dependencies, and opportunities to learn.