CSM Scrum Team Roles and Accountabilities Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are considered accountabilities of the Developers in a Scrum Team?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates frequently pick management-related tasks or Scrum Master duties, failing to recognize that developers are entirely self-managing regarding their internal execution and professionalism.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog.
Developers are accountable for the technical execution and quality of the increment. They must manage their own work during the Sprint to meet the Definition of Done. These accountabilities ensure that the team focuses on creating a usable, high-quality product increment every Sprint, emphasizing self-management and cross-functionality in achieving the Sprint Goal.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog.
Why this is correct
Developers are responsible for selecting items from the Product Backlog and decomposing them into actionable tasks. This process creates the Sprint Backlog, which serves as a living document of their commitment for the Sprint, reflecting how they intend to achieve the Sprint Goal through collective effort.
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Defining the product vision and roadmap.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner is responsible for the vision and roadmap. Developers focus on the implementation details and technical quality. While Developers contribute to the refinement process, the ultimate responsibility for setting strategic goals and ordering the backlog rests with the Product Owner role within the team.
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Holding each other accountable as professionals.
Why this is correct
Self-management requires team members to hold one another to high standards of quality and professionalism. This accountability is essential for maintaining the Definition of Done and ensuring that the increment is ready for release, fostering a culture of trust and shared ownership of the team's results.
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Final approval of the Definition of Done.
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Team as a whole, including the Product Owner and Scrum Master, collaborates on the Definition of Done. It is not exclusively an accountability of the Developers, though they drive its technical application. All roles must agree on the quality standards to ensure transparency and release readiness.
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Managing stakeholder expectations and communications.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner is the primary contact for stakeholders. Developers focus on the product increment rather than external stakeholder management. While Developers may communicate during events like the Sprint Review, the strategic management of stakeholder relationships remains a core accountability of the Product Owner role.
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