Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 117

A new Product Owner is hired to work on an existing product that has ongoing for five Sprints. He/she is unsure about all of the responsibilities of a Product
Owner.
Which of these Product Owner's activities are defined in Scrum?

Answer options

• A. Writing User Stories.
• B. Interacting with stakeholders and ensuring that the most valuable functionality is always produced first.
• C. Describing features as Use Cases.
• D. Ensuring work is completed within scope and time.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Scrum explicitly emphasizes the importance of the Product Owner in engaging with stakeholders and prioritizing the most valuable features. Options A and C are not defined activities in Scrum, as User Stories and Use Cases are different methods of documentation, while D relates more to the Scrum Master’s responsibilities in managing the team's work process.