Which statement about the Product Owner's responsibilities is true?

• A. The Product Owner is not involved in backlog content decisions
• B. The Product Owner is responsible for the content, availability, and ordering of the Product Backlog
• C. The Scrum Master approves backlog items
• D. Developers decide backlog priorities

Answer: (B)

The Product Owner owns backlog management. They are responsible for the content, availability, and ordering of the Product Backlog. Content means ensuring backlog items are well defined with clear descriptions, acceptance criteria, and any necessary details. Availability means the backlog is visible and accessible to the team and stakeholders, so everyone understands what’s next. Ordering is about prioritizing items to maximize value, considering stakeholder needs, dependencies, risks, and feasibility. The Product Owner is the single person accountable for these backlog decisions, guiding what the team works on next.

The Scrum Master’s role is to facilitate Scrum and help remove impediments, not to approve backlog items. Developers contribute input on feasibility and effort, but they do not set the backlog priorities—the Product Owner does.