The Development Team is concerned that the Product Owner is not providing enough detail in the Product Backlog items. What should the Scrum Master do?

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The Development Team is concerned that the Product Owner is not providing enough detail in the Product Backlog items. What should the Scrum Master do?

 

A. Coach the Development Team on creating more detailed Product Backlog items themselves

B. Facilitate a discussion between the Development Team and the Product Owner to address the concern

C. Take over the responsibility of the Product Owner to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined

D. Inform the Product Owner that the Product Backlog items need to be more detailed before the next Sprint

 

Correct Answer: B

The Scrum Master’s role is not to take over the Product Owner’s responsibilities (C) but to facilitate collaboration and communication within the Scrum Team. The Scrum Master should help the Development Team and the Product Owner understand each other’s needs and concerns, facilitating a discussion (B) to address the issue and improve the Product Backlog items

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