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CISA Practice Question: In an Agile software development project, who is…
In an Agile software development project, who is primarily responsible for prioritizing the product backlog?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Product Owner
The Product Owner owns the backlog and prioritizes items based on business value. Option A is wrong because Scrum Master facilitates but does not prioritize. Option B is wrong because the team estimates effort but does not set priority. Option C is wrong because Agile projects typically do not have a traditional project manager.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Scrum Master
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master facilitates the process but does not prioritize the backlog.
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Development Team
Why it's wrong here
The team estimates effort but does not set priority.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
Agile projects often do not have a traditional project manager role.
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Product Owner
Why this is correct
The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the product backlog.
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