CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
A Product Owner frequently misses backlog refinement sessions, leaving user stories vague. The Development Team is struggling to estimate and plan Sprints. What fundamental Scrum role is being neglected?
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Why each option matters
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Product Owner
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and managing the Product Backlog, including its refinement. By frequently missing backlog refinement sessions, the Product Owner is neglecting this fundamental Scrum role. Option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because the Project Manager role does not exist in pure Scrum. Option C is incorrect because the Scrum Master facilitates the Scrum process but does not own the backlog. Option D is incorrect because the Development Team is responsible for delivering the product, not for refining the backlog.
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Product Owner
Why this is correct
The Product Owner is accountable for the Product Backlog, including its content, availability, and prioritization. Frequent absence from refinement neglects this duty.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
In Scrum, there is no Project Manager role; the responsibilities are distributed among the three Scrum roles.
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Scrum Master
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master facilitates the team but does not own the Product Backlog.
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Development Team
Why it's wrong here
The Development Team owns the Sprint Backlog and how to do the work, but the Product Backlog is owned by the Product Owner.
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