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PSM-I · Question #237

Who has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog? (Choose the best answer.)

The correct answer is B. The Product Owner. According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog, as he or she is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The other roles do not have this authority, although…

Submitted by tyler.j· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

Question

Who has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog? (Choose the best answer.)

Options

  • AThe Stakeholders.
  • BThe Product Owner.
  • CThe Scrum Team.
  • DThe Scrum Master.
  • EThe Developers.

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    88% (37)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, the Product Owner has the final decision about the order of items in the Product Backlog, as he or she is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The other roles do not have this authority, although they may provide input and suggestions to the Product Owner.

Topics

#Product Owner#Product Backlog#Backlog Ordering#Accountability

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