Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 72

When do Development Team members take ownership of a Sprint Backlog item? (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. At the Sprint planning meeting.
• B. During the Daily Scrum.
• C. Never. All Sprint Backlog Items are ג€ownedג€ by the entire Scrum Team.
• D. Whenever a team member can accommodate more work.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because in Scrum, all Sprint Backlog items are collectively owned by the Scrum Team, emphasizing collaboration. Options A, B, and D suggest individual ownership or specific instances, which contradict the principle of shared accountability in Scrum.