Which two statements describe the responsibilities of the Product Owner? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• ATo be a single voice for the Customer and stakeholders
• BTo own and manage the Team Backlog
• CTo ensure the team follows Agile principles and practices
• DTo protect the team from external forces
• ETo coach the team

• A
  86% (24)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  4% (1)
• E
  7% (2)

Explanation

A (single voice for Customer/stakeholders) is correct because the Product Owner consolidates and represents all stakeholder perspectives, translating business needs into prioritized work for the team. B (own and manage the Team Backlog) is correct because the Product Owner is solely responsible for what goes into the backlog, the ordering of items, and ensuring it reflects business value.

The distractors belong to other Scrum roles: C (ensuring Agile principles and practices) and E (coaching the team) are responsibilities of the Scrum Master, whose job is to serve as an Agile coach and process guardian. D (protecting the team from external forces) is also a Scrum Master responsibility - shielding the team from interruptions during a sprint.

Memory tip: Think of the Product Owner as the "what and why" person - they own what gets built (backlog) and represent why it matters (customer/stakeholder voice). Everything about how the team works belongs to the Scrum Master.

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