EXIN Agile Scrum Master — Question 10

Why is a Product Owner not allowed to define the workload of the Development Team for a new Sprint?

Answer options

• A. This conflicts with the principle of Self-Management of the Development Team.
• B. The Product Owner does not know the velocity of the Development Team.
• C. The Scrum Master is responsible for the velocity of the Development Team.
• D. The Scrum Master and the Product Owner must agree on the workload of the Development Team.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the principle of self-management allows the Development Team to decide how much work they can take on during a Sprint. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the core Scrum framework, which emphasizes the Development Team's autonomy in managing their own workload.