60 Scrum professional product owner certification questions and answers.

Question 1
What is the primary responsibility of the Product Owner?

a) Writing user stories
b) Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Developers
c) Removing impediments for the Developers
d) Ensuring the Scrum framework is followed

Correct Answer: b) Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Developers

Question 2
Who is accountable for the Product Backlog?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 3
What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?

a) To demonstrate the increment and gather feedback from stakeholders
b) To plan the next Sprint
c) To refine the Product Backlog
d) To conduct performance reviews

Correct Answer: a) To demonstrate the increment and gather feedback from stakeholders

Question 4
Which Scrum event is designed to assess the current Sprint’s progress and adapt the Sprint Backlog if needed?

a) Daily Scrum
b) Sprint Review
c) Sprint Retrospective
d) Sprint Planning

Correct Answer: a) Daily Scrum

Question 5
Who can cancel a Sprint?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 6
What should the Product Backlog be ordered by?

a) Importance, as determined by the Scrum Master
b) Size, as estimated by the Developers
c) Business value, as determined by the Product Owner
d) Chronological order of creation

Correct Answer: c) Business value, as determined by the Product Owner

Question 7
How often should Product Backlog refinement occur?

a) Every day
b) Every Sprint
c) As needed, throughout the Sprint
d) Only during Sprint Planning

Correct Answer: c) As needed, throughout the Sprint

Question 8
What is the main purpose of the Daily Scrum?

a) To update the Product Backlog
b) To synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours
c) To demonstrate the increment
d) To review team performance

Correct Answer: b) To synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours

Question 9
Who is responsible for creating the team level Definition of “Done”?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Scrum team

Correct Answer: d) The Scrum team

Question 10
What should the Product Owner do if a stakeholder asks for a feature that is not in the Product Backlog?

a) Add it to the Product Backlog and prioritize accordingly
b) Implement it immediately
c) Ignore the request
d) Ask the Scrum Master to add it to the Product Backlog

Correct Answer: a) Add it to the Product Backlog and prioritize accordingly

Question 11
How should the Product Owner handle non-functional requirements?

a) Ignore them until they become critical
b) Ensure they are included in the Product Backlog and prioritized
c) Delegate them to the Scrum Master
d) Address them separately from functional requirements

Correct Answer: b) Ensure they are included in the Product Backlog and prioritized

Question 12
Who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 13
What does the Sprint Backlog contain?

a) The complete list of product requirements
b) The Sprint goal, the work selected for the Sprint and the plan for delivering it.
c) A detailed project plan
d) The release schedule

Correct Answer: b) The Sprint goal, the work selected for the Sprint and the plan for delivering it.

Question 14
What is the primary function of the Sprint Review?

a) To inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog
b) To plan the next Sprint
c) To update the Definition of “Done”
d) To conduct a performance review of the Developers

Correct Answer: a) To inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog

Question 15
Who should know the most about the progress toward a business objective or a release?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 16
What is the time-box for the Sprint Review?

a) 2 hours
b) 4 hours
c) 1 day
d) 2 days

Correct Answer: b) 4 hours

Question 17
Who decides what to include in the Product Backlog?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 18
What is a characteristic of a well-written Product Backlog item?

a) It is estimated in hours
b) It includes detailed specifications
c) It is independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST)
d) It is assigned to a specific Developer

Correct Answer: c) It is independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST)

Question 19
What should be done if the Developers cannot complete the work by the end of the Sprint?

a) Extend the Sprint duration
b) Move the incomplete work to the next Sprint
c) Cancel the Sprint
d) Inform the Product Owner and adapt the scope of the Sprint

Correct Answer: d) Inform the Product Owner and adapt the scope of the Sprint

Question 20
Who participates in the Sprint Review?

a) The Scrum Team and stakeholders
b) The Scrum Master and Product Owner only
c) The Developers only
d) The stakeholders only

Correct Answer: a) The Scrum Team and stakeholders

Question 21
What is the main purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

a) To inspect and adapt the product increment
b) To inspect and adapt the process and relationships
c) To plan the next Sprint
d) To update the Product Backlog

Correct Answer: b) To inspect and adapt the process and relationships

Question 22
What is a key benefit of using Scrum?

a) Predictable delivery timelines
b) Enhanced flexibility to respond to change
c) Increased control over the Developers
d) Reduced need for stakeholder involvement

Correct Answer: b) Enhanced flexibility to respond to change

Question 23
What does the term “increment” refer to in Scrum?

a) The sum of all Product Backlog items completed in a Sprint that is potentially releasable.
b) The product at the end of a release cycle
c) A prototype for user feedback
d) The sum of all Product Backlog items completed in all Sprints to date

Correct Answer: d) The sum of all Product Backlog items completed in a Sprint that is potentially releasable.

Question 24
What is the time-box for the Daily Scrum?

a) 5 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) 1 hour

Correct Answer: b) 15 minutes

Question 25
Who is responsible for the Sprint Backlog?

a) The Product Owner
b) The Developers
c) The Scrum Master
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Developers

Question 26
How often should the Sprint Backlog be updated?

a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) At the end of each Sprint
d) As needed, throughout the Sprint

Correct Answer: d) As needed, throughout the Sprint

Question 27
Who is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum framework is understood and enacted?

a) The Product Owner
b) The Scrum Master
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Scrum Master

Question 28
What should the Product Owner do if the Product Backlog is not clear enough?

a) Ask the Scrum Master to clarify the items
b) Work with the Developers to refine the Product Backlog
c) Postpone the Sprint until the Product Backlog is clear
d) Ignore the unclear items

Correct Answer: b) Work with the Developers to refine the Product Backlog

Question 29
What does “self-managing” mean for the Developers?

a) The team leader assigns tasks to team members
b) The team collaboratively decides how to achieve the Sprint Goal
c) The Scrum Master directs the team’s activities
d) The Product Owner manages the team’s workload

Correct Answer: b) The team collaboratively decides how to achieve the Sprint Goal

Question 30
What is the role of the Product Owner during the Daily Scrum?

a) To answer questions about the Product Backlog
b) To provide updates on the product roadmap
c) To observe and listen to the Developers
d) To assign tasks to the Developers

Correct Answer: c) To observe and listen to the Developers

Question 31
Which Scrum event is time-boxed to ensure regularity and predictability?

a) Sprint Planning
b) Daily Scrum
c) Sprint Review
d) All of the above

Correct Answer: d) All of the above

Question 32
What should be done when a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of “Done”?

a) It is considered incomplete and goes back to the Product Backlog
b) It is included in the increment
c) It is discarded
d) It is completed in the next Sprint

Correct Answer: a) It is considered incomplete and goes back to the Product Backlog

Question 33
Who is responsible for defining the product vision?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 34
What is the outcome of the Sprint Planning meeting?

a) A detailed project plan
b) A list of tasks for the Sprint
c) The Sprint Backlog
d) The product roadmap

Correct Answer: c) The Sprint Backlog

Question 35
Who has the final say on the order of the Product Backlog?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 36
What is the Definition of “Done”?

a) A checklist of tasks completed
b) A formal description of the state of the increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product
c) The completion of all Product Backlog items
d) The approval from the Product Owner

Correct Answer: b) A formal description of the state of the increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product

Question 37
What should the Product Owner do if the stakeholders are not satisfied with the product increment?

a) Ignore their feedback
b) Update the Product Backlog based on their feedback
c) Cancel the Sprint
d) Ask the Scrum Master to handle the feedback

Correct Answer: b) Update the Product Backlog based on their feedback

Question 38
How should the Product Owner prioritize Product Backlog items?

a) Based on their personal preference
b) Based on stakeholder feedback and business value
c) By assigning items to individual Developers
d) By estimated effort alone

Correct Answer: b) Based on stakeholder feedback and business value

Question 39
What is the main purpose of the Sprint Planning meeting?

a) To review the previous Sprint
b) To plan the work to be performed during the Sprint
c) To update the product roadmap
d) To assign tasks to the Developers

Correct Answer: b) To plan the work to be performed during the Sprint

Question 40
Who decides how much work the Developers will take on during the Sprint?

a) The Product Owner
b) The Scrum Master
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: c) The Developers

Question 41
What is a key responsibility of the Product Owner during the Sprint Review?

a) To demonstrate the increment to stakeholders
b) To write code for the next Sprint
c) To remove impediments
d) To review in accordance with the “Definition of Done”

Correct Answer: d) To review in accordance with the “Definition of Done”

Question 42
What should happen if a Product Backlog item is not completed in the Sprint?

a) It is added to the next Sprint Backlog
b) It is discarded
c) It is returned to the Product Backlog for re-prioritization
d) It is completed in the next Sprint without further planning

Correct Answer: c) It is returned to the Product Backlog for re-prioritization

Question 43
What is the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the Product Owner?

a) To help the Product Owner manage the Product Backlog
b) To assign tasks to the Product Owner
c) To coach the Product Owner on Scrum practices
d) To approve the Product Backlog items

Correct Answer: c) To coach the Product Owner on Scrum practices

Question 44
Who ensures that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Product Owner

Question 45
How often should the Product Owner update stakeholders on progress?

a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) At the end of each Sprint
d) As needed, depending on stakeholder requests

Correct Answer: c) At the end of each Sprint

Question 46
What should be the frequency of Product Backlog refinement sessions?

a) Monthly
b) Weekly
c) As often as needed
d) At the end of each Sprint

Correct Answer: c) As often as needed

Question 47
Who is responsible for removing impediments that hinder the Scrum Team’s progress?

a) The Product Owner
b) The Scrum Master
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: b) The Scrum Master

Question 48
What is one way the Product Owner can maximize the value of the product?

a) By working closely with stakeholders and the Developers
b) By focusing solely on stakeholder demands
c) By delegating tasks to the Scrum Master
d) By avoiding changes to the Product Backlog

Correct Answer: a) By working closely with stakeholders and the Developers

Question 49
What is a characteristic of a good Product Backlog item?

a) It is assigned to a specific Developer
b) It is detailed and large
c) It is small enough to be completed within one Sprint
d) It is written by the Scrum Master

Correct Answer: c) It is small enough to be completed within one Sprint

Question 50
How does the Product Owner manage stakeholder expectations?

a) By avoiding interaction with stakeholders
b) By providing regular updates and involving them in Sprint Reviews
c) By delegating communication to the Scrum Master
d) By ensuring all stakeholder requests are immediately implemented

Correct Answer: b) By providing regular updates and involving them in Sprint Reviews

Question 51
What is a Product Backlog refinement?

a) A process to update the Definition of “Done”
b) A meeting to assign tasks for the next Sprint
c) An ongoing process to add details, estimates, and order to Product Backlog items
d) A method to track progress towards the Sprint Goal

Correct Answer: c) An ongoing process to add details, estimates, and order to Product Backlog items

Question 52
Who is responsible for all estimates in the Product Backlog?

a) The Product Owner
b) The Scrum Master
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: c) The Developers

Question 53
What is the main role of the Developers during Sprint Planning?

a) To decide how much work they can commit to for the Sprint
b) To assign tasks to each team member
c) To update the Product Backlog
d) To define the product vision

Correct Answer: a) To decide how much work they can commit to for the Sprint

Question 54
What should the Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog?

a) The Scrum Master’s preferences
b) The team’s workload
c) Stakeholder input and business value
d) The complexity of the tasks

Correct Answer: c) Stakeholder input and business value

Question 55
What is the main goal of the Sprint Retrospective?

a) To inspect the product increment
b) To plan the next Sprint
c) To inspect and adapt the process used by the team with regards to people and relationships.
d) To update the Product Backlog

Correct Answer: c) To inspect and adapt the process used by the team with regards to people and relationships.

Question 56
Who is accountable for the “Definition of Done”?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Developers
d) The Stakeholders

Correct Answer: c) The Developers

Question 57
What is the main responsibility of the Scrum Master?

a) Managing the Product Backlog
b) Ensuring the Scrum framework is followed
c) Writing code for the product
d) Creating the product vision

Correct Answer: b) Ensuring the Scrum framework is followed

Question 58
What is the primary focus of the Sprint Review?

a) Reviewing the process and performance
b) Demonstrating the increment and gathering feedback
c) Planning the next Sprint
d) Assigning tasks for the next Sprint

Correct Answer: b) Demonstrating the increment and gathering feedback

Question 59
Who ensures that the Product Backlog items are understood by the Developers?

a) The Scrum Master
b) The Product Owner
c) The Stakeholders
d) The team leader

Correct Answer: a) The Scrum Master

Question 60
What is one key benefit of having a Definition of “Done”?

a) It helps in measuring the team’s performance
b) It ensures the product is feature-complete
c) It provides a clear understanding of when a Product Backlog item is complete
d) It helps in prioritizing Product Backlog items

Correct Answer: c)