CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
What is the primary role of the Product Owner in Scrum?
Answer choices
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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Maximize the value of the product
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. Option A is wrong because the Scrum Master manages the Scrum process, not the Product Owner. Option B is wrong because removing impediments is the Scrum Master's role, not the Product Owner's. Option D is wrong because writing code is the Development Team's responsibility.
Answer analysis
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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Manage the team
Why it's wrong here
Managing the team is the Scrum Master's role.
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Remove impediments
Why it's wrong here
Removing impediments is the Scrum Master's responsibility.
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Maximize the value of the product
Why this is correct
The Product Owner maximizes value by managing the backlog.
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Write code
Why it's wrong here
Code writing is done by the development team.
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