SCRUM Managing the Product Backlog 2

Question 1

Who is accountable for ordering the items in the Product Backlog?

Accepted Answer

The Product Owner

Answer

The Product Owner is solely accountable for effective Product Backlog management, including ordering its items.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of Product Backlog refinement?

Accepted Answer

To add detail, estimates, and order to backlog items

Answer

Refinement breaks down and further defines items into smaller, more precise items as needed.

Question 3

Which characteristic best describes a healthy Product Backlog?

Accepted Answer

It is an emergent, ordered, and dynamic list

Answer

The Product Backlog is a living artifact that evolves as the product and environment change.

Question 4

How much of the Product Backlog should be detailed at any given time?

Accepted Answer

Higher-ordered items more detailed than lower-ordered ones

Answer

Items at the top are clearer and more detailed because they are worked on sooner.

Question 5

Who is allowed to add items to the Product Backlog?

Accepted Answer

Anyone, but the Product Owner remains accountable for it

Answer

Anyone can request changes, but the Product Owner decides and is accountable for the content.

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