CSPO Stakeholder Engagement 3

Question 1

Which statement best describes the Product Owner's relationship with stakeholders in Scrum?

Accepted Answer

The PO represents stakeholder needs while balancing them against the product strategy

Answer

The PO is the single accountable person who translates stakeholder needs into product direction while managing trade-offs.

Question 2

A stakeholder wants to add a large feature mid-Sprint. The PO believes it has high value. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Add it to the Product Backlog for consideration in the next Sprint

Answer

Mid-Sprint scope changes disrupt the team's focus; high-value items are added to the Product Backlog for future Sprint consideration.

Question 3

What does 'stakeholder' mean in the context of Scrum?

Accepted Answer

Anyone outside the Scrum Team with an interest in the product's outcome

Answer

Stakeholders in Scrum are anyone outside the Scrum Team who has a stake in the product, including customers, users, sponsors, and others.

Question 4

How does a Product Owner build credibility with skeptical stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

By consistently delivering value and communicating transparently about trade-offs

Answer

Credibility is built through consistent delivery of value and honest, transparent communication about decisions and trade-offs.

Question 5

Which practice helps ensure stakeholders remain engaged between Sprint Reviews?

Accepted Answer

Inviting key stakeholders to Product Backlog refinement sessions

Answer

Inviting stakeholders to refinement sessions keeps them engaged, builds shared understanding, and improves the quality of Product Backlog items.

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