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Google Project Management Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

THE PRODUCT BACKLOG

QUESTION 1 OF 9

Which Scrum Role is primarily responsible for owning and updating the Product Backlog?

A
Development Team
B
High-Influence Stakeholder
C
Scrum Master
D
Product OwnerCorrect Answer
Explanation:

The Product Backlog is the single authoritative source for the Scrum Team that evolves throughout the life cycle of the project. To help keep things organized, it is primarily the Product Owner’s job to own and update the Product Backlog.

QUESTION 2 OF 9

Which of the following are key characteristics of a Product Backlog? Select all that apply.

A
It is rarely updated.
B
It is owned and adjusted by the entire team.
C
It is a prioritized list of features.Correct Answer
D
It is a living artifact.Correct Answer
Explanation:

The Product Backlog is a living artifact and prioritized list of features. When new information and features are added, the Product Owner includes them in the order of importance. Explanation: The Product Backlog is a living artifact, and items may be added to the Backlog at any time. As a result, it evolves as the project progresses and serves as a central guide for the team’s work.

QUESTION 3 OF 9

What long-term objective for the Scrum Team is included in the Product Backlog?

A
Product GoalCorrect Answer
B
Product requirements document
C
Sprint Goal
D
Product Owner
Explanation:

The Scrum Team shares the same Product Goal, Product Backlog, and Product Owner. The Product Goal is the long-term objective that the team needs to achieve. It is included in the Product Backlog.

QUESTION 4 OF 9

When building a Product Backlog, you include how much effort the Developers state it will take to finish an item. You should capture this information in which Backlog item attribute?

A
Item estimateCorrect Answer
B
Item order
C
Item description
D
Item value field
Explanation:

Each item in the Backlog includes a relative effort estimate. Typically, the entire team owns this item field, not just the Product Owner.

QUESTION 5 OF 9

When building a Product Backlog, you compare the importance of each Backlog item to the other Backlog items. This helps you rank and organize the Backlog items from highest to lowest priority. You should capture this information in which Backlog item attribute?

A
Item effort estimate
B
Item orderCorrect Answer
C
Item value
D
Item description
Explanation:

The Product Owner may compare the relative importance of items to order each item from highest priority to lowest priority. This is often called a stacked rank. ACTIVITY: CREATE A PRODUCT BACKLOG

QUESTION 6 OF 9

Select the action that best completes the following user story. “As a pet owner, I want to _____ so that my cat doesn’t get sick.

A
purchase non-toxic plantsCorrect Answer
B
purchase outdoor plants
C
contact a poison control center
D
keep my plants in my office
Explanation:

This action relates to the value and benefits the user role.

QUESTION 7 OF 9

Consider the following user story: “As a plant owner, I want to learn from other, more experienced plant owners so that I can better care for my plant.” Which of the following pieces of acceptance criteria are appropriate for this story? Select all that apply.

A
Ability to join a mailing list
B
Ability to sign up for Q&A sessions with plant expertsCorrect Answer
C
Ability to join an online discussion group for trading plant care tipsCorrect Answer
D
Ability to access an “Expert Advice” section on the websiteCorrect Answer
Explanation:

This piece of acceptance criteria is appropriate for the user story.

QUESTION 8 OF 9

Which of the following user stories is complete and follows the correct structure?

A
“As a plant owner, I want to know how much sunlight my plant needs so that I can maximize its growth.”Correct Answer
B
“I want to order plant care tools so that I can keep my plants healthy.”
C
“As a customer, I want to be able to access my account dashboard quickly and easily.”
D
“I want to purchase plants, but I’m worried they won’t get to me safely.”
Explanation:

This story is complete: it describes a user role, an action, and the value the action provides for the user role.

QUESTION 9 OF 9

Which of the following user stories could lead to the creation of a discussion group or a live customer chat option? Select all that apply.

A
“As a plant owner, I only want to purchase rare succulents but Virtual Verde does not offer any.”
B
“As a new plant owner, I want to purchase low-maintenance plants so that I can care for them easily.”
C
“As a plant owner, I want to get expert help and advice quickly so that I know what to do if my plant gets sick.”Correct Answer
D
“As a plant expert, I want to connect with other customers so that I can discuss plant care tips and tricks.”Correct Answer
Explanation:

This story follows the correct format and could lead to the creation of a live chat option. Explanation: This story follows the correct format and could lead to the creation of a discussion group.

Ready to test your recall?

Which Scrum Role is primarily responsible for owning and updating the Product Backlog?

A
Development Team
B
High-Influence Stakeholder
C
Scrum Master
D
Product Owner

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