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PSM-I · Question #168

Who creates a Product Backlog Item's estimate?

The correct answer is A. The Development Team after clarifying requirements with the Product Owner. According to the Scrum Guide, Product Backlog refinement is an ongoing activity in which Product Backlog items are reviewed and revised. The Developers who will be doing the work are responsible for sizing or estimating it. The Product Owner may influence them by helping them…

Submitted by chiamaka_o· Apr 18, 2026Scrum Framework

Question

Who creates a Product Backlog Item's estimate?

Options

  • AThe Development Team after clarifying requirements with the Product Owner.
  • BThe Product Owner with input from the Development Team.
  • CThe most senior people in the organization, including architects and subject matter experts.
  • DThe Scrum Master.
  • EThe Development Team, alone.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    86% (31)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, Product Backlog refinement is an ongoing activity in which Product Backlog items are reviewed and revised. The Developers who will be doing the work are responsible for sizing or estimating it. The Product Owner may influence them by helping them understand and select trade-offs.

Topics

#Scrum Roles#Estimation#Product Backlog#Development Team

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