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Who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team?
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Q1. Who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team?
Correct answer: B. The Product Owner
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and effectively managing the Product Backlog.
Q2. According to the current Scrum Guide, a Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and:
Correct answer: A. Developers
The Scrum Guide describes one Scrum Team with three accountabilities: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers, with no separate 'Development Team' role.
Q3. Which statement best describes the Scrum Master's accountability?
Correct answer: C. Establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide and serving the Scrum Team and organization
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, and serves the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and organization.
Q4. The Scrum Guide recommends Scrum Team size be small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant work, typically:
Correct answer: D. 10 or fewer people total, generally
The Scrum Guide notes that generally Scrum Teams of 10 or fewer people are most effective, though this is guidance rather than a strict rule.
Q5. Who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog, including creating and communicating Product Backlog items?
Correct answer: C. The Product Owner
The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, including creating and clearly communicating Product Backlog items.
Q6. A stakeholder repeatedly asks a Developer to add unplanned work to the Sprint Backlog mid-Sprint. What is the most appropriate Scrum action?
Correct answer: B. The stakeholder cannot unilaterally change the Sprint Backlog; only the Developers can adjust scope during the Sprint, in consultation with the Product Owner
The Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers, who may renegotiate scope with the Product Owner as new information emerges, but outside stakeholders cannot unilaterally change it.
Q7. Which accountability is NOT part of the Scrum Team per the current Scrum Guide?
Correct answer: D. Project Manager
The Scrum Guide defines only three accountabilities within the Scrum Team: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers. There is no Project Manager role.
Q8. The Scrum Team is described as self-managing, meaning:
Correct answer: A. Team members internally decide who does what, when, and how, without direction from outside the team
Self-managing Scrum Teams choose who does what, when, and how internally, rather than being directed by people outside the team.
Q9. What is the maximum length of a Sprint?
Correct answer: A. One month
Sprints are timeboxed to one month or less to provide a consistent cadence for inspection and adaptation.
Q10. What is the timebox for the Daily Scrum?
Correct answer: C. 15 minutes
The Daily Scrum is timeboxed to 15 minutes, held at the same time and place each working day of the Sprint.
Exam facts and objectives sourced from the official Scrum Alliance certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
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