Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 115

Why is it important that there is only one Product Owner per product?

Answer options

• A. The Scrum Master knows who will be his back-up whenever he is unavailable, it saves the organization time and money, and the Development Team knows who to request tasks from.
• B. It is clear who is accountable for the ultimate success of the product, the Development Team always knows who determines priorities, and it helps avoid barriers to effective communication and rapid decision-making.
• C. It isn't important as multiple Product Owners can easily share a single Product Backlog.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because having one Product Owner clarifies accountability for the product's success and ensures the Development Team knows who makes priority decisions, enhancing communication and decision speed. Option A, while highlighting some benefits, doesn't directly address the core reasons for a single Product Owner, and Option C is incorrect as multiple Product Owners can lead to confusion and misalignment on priorities.