Which of the following are criteria to order Product Backlog items?
(choose all that apply)
The Product Owner orders the Product Backlog items according to various criteria, such as:
The value of Product Backlog items. The Product Owner aims to maximize the value of the product and the work of the Scrum Team. Therefore, they prioritize the items that deliver the most value to the stakeholders and the users, considering factors such as customer satisfaction, market share, revenue, social impact, etc.
The dependencies between Product Backlog items. The Product Owner tries to minimize the dependencies between items, as they may create complexity, uncertainty, and risk. Therefore, they order the items in a way that reduces or eliminates the dependencies, or resolves them as early as possible.
The dependencies to other products. The Product Owner also considers the dependencies that the product has to other products, such as platforms, frameworks, libraries, services, etc. Therefore, they order the items in a way that aligns with the availability and compatibility of those products.
Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: ''The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes ... ordering Product Backlog items; and, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood.''
Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: ''The ordering of the items in the Product Backlog is the sole responsibility of the Product Owner. They order Product Backlog items to best achieve goals and missions.''
Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: ''Higher ordered Product Backlog items are clearer and more refined than lower ordered ones.''
What is the Product Owner responsible for during the Sprint Retrospective?
(choose the best answer)
When is a Product Backlog item considered complete?
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The Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, and ensures transparency of the quality of the work done1.A Product Backlog item is considered complete when it meets the Definition of Done, which means that it is usable and potentially releasable, and that it meets the quality standards set by the Scrum Team and the stakeholders2. The other options are not sufficient to determine the completeness of a Product Backlog item, as they may not reflect the actual value and quality of the product.
1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 13
2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6
Why would you expect a Product Owner to care that the Scrum Team adheres to its Definition of Done?
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The Product Owner should care that the Scrum Team adheres to its Definition of Done because:
It helps to forecast the team's productivity over time. By having a clear and consistent Definition of Done, the Product Owner can measure the amount of work that the team can deliver in each Sprint and plan accordingly.
It affects the product's total cost of ownership. By ensuring that the work done by the team meets the quality standards and expectations of the stakeholders, the Product Owner can reduce the risk of technical debt, rework, defects, and maintenance costs in the future.
Scrum Guide 2020, page 10: ''The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product.''
Scrum Guide 2020, page 11: ''The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes ... ordering Product Backlog items; and, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood.''
Scrum Guide 2020, page 14: ''The Definition of Done creates transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. Instead, it returns to the Product Backlog for future consideration.''
When must the Product Owner participate in the Daily Scrum?
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