GAQM CASPO-001 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: CASPO-001
- Exam Name: Certified Agile Scrum Product Owner (CASPO)
- Certification Provider: GAQM
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
Question #21
True or False: There must be a release every Sprint.
- A . True
- B . False
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Scrum requires a "potentially releasable" Increment each Sprint, but actual release is at the Product Owner’s discretion. The Scrum Guide states: "The Increment must be usable… The Product Owner may choose to release it immediately."
A: False―release isn’t mandatory.
B: Correct―it’s optional per Sprint.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, the Increment must be usable." (Section: "The Increment")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Increment."
B
Explanation:
Scrum requires a "potentially releasable" Increment each Sprint, but actual release is at the Product Owner’s discretion. The Scrum Guide states: "The Increment must be usable… The Product Owner may choose to release it immediately."
A: False―release isn’t mandatory.
B: Correct―it’s optional per Sprint.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, the Increment must be usable." (Section: "The Increment")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Increment."
Question #22
What best describes the relationship of the Product Owner and the stakeholders? (Choose the best answer)
- A . The Product Owner writes the User Stories as provided by the stakeholders.
- B . The Product Owner has the final call over the requirements and should involve the stakeholders as little as possible.
- C . The Product Owner actively asks for stakeholder input and expectations to process into the Product Backlog.
- D . The Product Owner provides the stakeholders with acceptance forms at the Sprint Review to record their formal agreement over the delivered software.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… representing the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog." Option C reflects this collaborative approach―actively seeking stakeholder input to shape the Product Backlog.
Option A is too passive; the Product Owner interprets, not just transcribes.
Option B contradicts Scrum’s emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
Option D introduces a formal process not in Scrum; the Sprint Review is for feedback, not signed agreements. Thus, C is best.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
C
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… representing the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog." Option C reflects this collaborative approach―actively seeking stakeholder input to shape the Product Backlog.
Option A is too passive; the Product Owner interprets, not just transcribes.
Option B contradicts Scrum’s emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
Option D introduces a formal process not in Scrum; the Sprint Review is for feedback, not signed agreements. Thus, C is best.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
Question #23
Who assigns ownership of the Sprint Backlog items during the Sprint? (Choose the best answer)
- A . Whoever has the skills
- B . Individual Team Members
- C . There is no single owner of a Product Backlog item, the entire team owns the Sprint Backlog
- D . The Product Owner
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Sprint Backlog is collectively owned by the Developers, not assigned to individuals. The Scrum Guide defines it as: "The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers… It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint." Self-organization means the Developers decide who does what, without fixed ownership of items.
A, B: Individual assignment isn’t mandated; it’s a team effort.
C: Correct―the Developers as a whole own it.
D: The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how)." (Section: "Sprint Backlog")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Backlog."
C
Explanation:
The Sprint Backlog is collectively owned by the Developers, not assigned to individuals. The Scrum Guide defines it as: "The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers… It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint." Self-organization means the Developers decide who does what, without fixed ownership of items.
A, B: Individual assignment isn’t mandated; it’s a team effort.
C: Correct―the Developers as a whole own it.
D: The Product Owner manages the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how)." (Section: "Sprint Backlog")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Backlog."
Question #24
True or False: A first Sprint can start before the Product Owner has a complete and exhaustive Product Backlog in place.
- A . True
- B . False
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Scrum doesn’t require a fully detailed Product Backlog to begin. The Scrum Guide notes: "The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list… It evolves over time." A minimal backlog with a Product Goal and some items is sufficient for the first Sprint, with refinement ongoing.
A: True―Scrum embraces starting with what’s known.
B: False―demanding completeness delays delivery.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Backlog is dynamic; it constantly changes to identify what the product needs to be appropriate, competitive, and useful… As long as a product exists, its Product Backlog also exists." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, A is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Product Backlog."
A
Explanation:
Scrum doesn’t require a fully detailed Product Backlog to begin. The Scrum Guide notes: "The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list… It evolves over time." A minimal backlog with a Product Goal and some items is sufficient for the first Sprint, with refinement ongoing.
A: True―Scrum embraces starting with what’s known.
B: False―demanding completeness delays delivery.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Backlog is dynamic; it constantly changes to identify what the product needs to be appropriate, competitive, and useful… As long as a product exists, its Product Backlog also exists." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, A is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Product Backlog."
Question #25
If the Product Backlog is not ready for Sprint Planning, what happens? (Choose the best answer)
- A . Cancel the Sprint until backlog is ready
- B . Identify enough work for the first day and set up a second Sprint Planning meeting when the Product Owner is ready
- C . Work during Sprint Planning to refine the backlog for one Sprint
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Product Backlog is emergent and doesn’t need to be fully "ready" before Sprint Planning. The Scrum Guide states: "Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed for the Sprint." If items aren’t refined, the team can refine them during planning to select enough for the Sprint.
A: Canceling isn’t an option; Sprints start immediately after the previous one.
B: Splitting Sprint Planning isn’t supported; it’s a single time-boxed event.
C: Correct―refinement can occur within planning.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product… The Scrum Team may refine items during Sprint Planning." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
C
Explanation:
The Product Backlog is emergent and doesn’t need to be fully "ready" before Sprint Planning. The Scrum Guide states: "Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed for the Sprint." If items aren’t refined, the team can refine them during planning to select enough for the Sprint.
A: Canceling isn’t an option; Sprints start immediately after the previous one.
B: Splitting Sprint Planning isn’t supported; it’s a single time-boxed event.
C: Correct―refinement can occur within planning.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Backlog is an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product… The Scrum Team may refine items during Sprint Planning." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
Question #26
When a Developers determines that it has over-committed itself for a Sprint, who has to be present when reviewing and adjusting the Sprint work selected? (Choose the best answer)
- A . The Scrum Master, project manager, and Developers.
- B . The Product Owner and the Developers.
- C . The Product Owner and all stakeholders.
- D . The Developers.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide states that the Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers, who are responsible for planning and executing the work to achieve the Sprint Goal. If they realize they’ve over-committed, they must adjust the Sprint Backlog. However, since the Product Owner is accountable for maximizing value and managing the Product Backlog, their involvement is critical to ensure adjustments align with value delivery and the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide notes: "The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs."
Option A includes a non-existent "project manager" role in Scrum, making it incorrect.
Option C involves stakeholders, who are not part of mid-Sprint adjustments (they provide feedback at the Sprint Review).
Option D excludes the Product Owner, which is insufficient given their role. Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "Sprint Backlog," "The Product Owner."
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide states that the Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers, who are responsible for planning and executing the work to achieve the Sprint Goal. If they realize they’ve over-committed, they must adjust the Sprint Backlog. However, since the Product Owner is accountable for maximizing value and managing the Product Backlog, their involvement is critical to ensure adjustments align with value delivery and the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide notes: "The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs."
Option A includes a non-existent "project manager" role in Scrum, making it incorrect.
Option C involves stakeholders, who are not part of mid-Sprint adjustments (they provide feedback at the Sprint Review).
Option D excludes the Product Owner, which is insufficient given their role. Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "Sprint Backlog," "The Product Owner."
Question #27
Which one of the following is NOT a responsibility of a self-organized Developers? (Choose the best answer)
- A . Pull Product Backlog items for the Sprint
- B . Reorder the Product Backlog
- C . Do the work planned in accordance with the Definition of Done
- D . Determine the time for the Daily Scrum
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Self-organization gives the Developers autonomy over their work execution, but not over Product Backlog ordering, which is the Product Owner’s domain. The Scrum Guide states: "The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint."
A: Pulling items into the Sprint Backlog is their responsibility during Sprint Planning.
B: Reordering the Product Backlog is the Product Owner’s task: "Ordering Product Backlog items."
C: Delivering "Done" work is their core duty.
D: Setting the Daily Scrum time is within their self-management.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog
management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items." (Section: "The Product Owner")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "The Developers," "The Product Owner."
B
Explanation:
Self-organization gives the Developers autonomy over their work execution, but not over Product Backlog ordering, which is the Product Owner’s domain. The Scrum Guide states: "The Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint."
A: Pulling items into the Sprint Backlog is their responsibility during Sprint Planning.
B: Reordering the Product Backlog is the Product Owner’s task: "Ordering Product Backlog items."
C: Delivering "Done" work is their core duty.
D: Setting the Daily Scrum time is within their self-management.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog
management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items." (Section: "The Product Owner")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "The Developers," "The Product Owner."
Question #28
True or False: Scrum is a methodology that tells in detail how to build software incrementally.
- A . True
- B . False
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as "a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems." It provides roles, events, and artifacts but intentionally avoids prescribing detailed "how-to" processes for building software (e.g., coding practices, tools). This distinguishes it from a methodology, which offers specific steps. Scrum focuses on "what" (e.g., deliver an Increment) and leaves "how" to the team’s discretion, making the statement false. Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Scrum Definition."
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as "a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems." It provides roles, events, and artifacts but intentionally avoids prescribing detailed "how-to" processes for building software (e.g., coding practices, tools). This distinguishes it from a methodology, which offers specific steps. Scrum focuses on "what" (e.g., deliver an Increment) and leaves "how" to the team’s discretion, making the statement false. Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Scrum Definition."
Question #29
The Sprint Goal is a result of Sprint Planning, as is the Sprint Backlog. True or False?
- A . True
- B . False
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The Sprint Goal and the Sprint Backlog are both outcomes of Sprint Planning, making this statement true. According to the Scrum Guide, Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team collaborates to define the work to be performed during the Sprint. The Sprint Goal is a single objective set for the Sprint, providing focus and coherence to the work selected. It is crafted collaboratively by the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master during Sprint Planning. Simultaneously, the Sprint Backlog is created, consisting of the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint plus a plan to deliver them, aligned with the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide states: "Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed… This resulting plan is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team." Thus, both the Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog emerge from this event, confirming option A as correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
A
Explanation:
The Sprint Goal and the Sprint Backlog are both outcomes of Sprint Planning, making this statement true. According to the Scrum Guide, Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team collaborates to define the work to be performed during the Sprint. The Sprint Goal is a single objective set for the Sprint, providing focus and coherence to the work selected. It is crafted collaboratively by the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master during Sprint Planning. Simultaneously, the Sprint Backlog is created, consisting of the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint plus a plan to deliver them, aligned with the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Guide states: "Sprint Planning initiates the Sprint by laying out the work to be performed… This resulting plan is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team." Thus, both the Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog emerge from this event, confirming option A as correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
Question #30
How does an organization know that a product built through Scrum is successful? (Choose the best answer)
- A . By measuring that velocity has increased since the last release
- B . By releasing often, and updating key performance indicators (KPIs) on value after every release and feeding this information back into work on the Product Backlog
- C . By measuring the actual time spent on development versus the time estimated for development
- D . By the Product Owner and stakeholders accepting the Increment at the Sprint Review
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Success in Scrum is tied to value delivery, not internal metrics.
Option B―frequent releases with KPI updates―aligns with Scrum’s empirical nature: "Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking." Real-world feedback refines the Product Backlog, ensuring success.
A: Velocity is an internal capacity metric, not a success indicator.
C: Time variance is irrelevant to value.
D: Acceptance at Sprint Review is a step, but not the ultimate measure of market success.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Review is a working session and the Scrum Team should avoid limiting it to a presentation… The Product Owner discusses the Product Backlog as it stands." (Section: "Sprint Review") B extends this to market validation.
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "Scrum Theory," "Sprint Review."
B
Explanation:
Success in Scrum is tied to value delivery, not internal metrics.
Option B―frequent releases with KPI updates―aligns with Scrum’s empirical nature: "Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking." Real-world feedback refines the Product Backlog, ensuring success.
A: Velocity is an internal capacity metric, not a success indicator.
C: Time variance is irrelevant to value.
D: Acceptance at Sprint Review is a step, but not the ultimate measure of market success.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Review is a working session and the Scrum Team should avoid limiting it to a presentation… The Product Owner discusses the Product Backlog as it stands." (Section: "Sprint Review") B extends this to market validation.
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Sections: "Scrum Theory," "Sprint Review."