Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 144

When does a Developer become accountable for an item in the Sprint Backlog? (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. During the Daily Scrum.
• B. As soon as a Developer on the Scrum Team can accommodate more work.
• C. Never. All Developers on the Scrum Team share accountability for items in the Sprint Backlog.
• D. At Sprint Planning when all of the Sprint Backlog items are split evenly across the Developers.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as accountability for Sprint Backlog items is a shared responsibility among all Developers on the Scrum Team. Options A and B suggest individual accountability at specific times, which contradicts the principle of shared ownership. Option D implies a distribution of tasks that does not reflect the collaborative nature of Scrum.