Which of the following are true about the Product Owner? (choose the best two answers)

Question

Options

• AThe Product Owner is one person.
• BThe Scrum Team can have multiple Product Owners.
• CThe Product Owner can be represented by a committee or a team of people.
• DThe Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog.

Explanation

A and D are correct per the Scrum Guide.

A is correct because the Scrum Guide explicitly states "The Product Owner is one person, not a committee." This is a deliberate design choice - a single person ensures clear, unified accountability for the Product Backlog and product direction without conflicting priorities.

D is correct because ordering the Product Backlog is a core accountability of the Product Owner. They determine the sequence of work to maximize value delivered by the Scrum Team.

B is wrong because each Scrum Team has exactly one Product Owner - not multiple. Multiple Product Owners would create conflicting priorities and unclear accountability.

C is a trap - it directly contradicts the Scrum Guide's wording. While stakeholders and committees may influence the Product Owner, they cannot replace or represent them. The PO is always a single individual who is personally accountable.

Memory tip: Think "PO = One Owner." The word "Owner" implies singular ownership and accountability. Whenever you see options suggesting committees, teams, or multiple POs, eliminate them - the Scrum Guide is unambiguous on this point.

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