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 #31
What happens if the Product Owner delegates the ordering of the Product Backlog? (Choose the best answer)
- A . The User Story is moved to the next Sprint
- B . Additional testers are added in the next Sprint
- C . A risk of not creating a potentially shippable product occurs
- D . The burndown chart is updated
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog to maximize value. The Scrum Guide allows delegation of tasks but not accountability: "The Product Owner may do the above work, or may delegate the responsibility to others. Regardless, the Product Owner remains accountable." Delegating ordering risks misprioritization, potentially leading to an Increment that doesn’t meet value goals or releasability.
A, B, D: These are unrelated consequences.
C: Correct―value and shippability are at risk.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items… The Product Owner remains accountable." (Section: "The Product Owner")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
C
Explanation:
The Product Owner is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog to maximize value. The Scrum Guide allows delegation of tasks but not accountability: "The Product Owner may do the above work, or may delegate the responsibility to others. Regardless, the Product Owner remains accountable." Delegating ordering risks misprioritization, potentially leading to an Increment that doesn’t meet value goals or releasability.
A, B, D: These are unrelated consequences.
C: Correct―value and shippability are at risk.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items… The Product Owner remains accountable." (Section: "The Product Owner")
Thus, C is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
Question #32
What variables should a Product Owner consider when ordering the Product Backlog? (Choose the best answer)
- A . Effort first, then value
- B . Development cohesion as indicated by the Developers
- C . Lowest development cost in order to maximize ROI
- D . The availability of resources and skills for implementation
- E . Whatever is most appropriate for the Product Owner to achieve the product’s goals and to optimize the value received
- F . The availability of resources and skills for implementation
Correct Answer: E
E
Explanation:
The Product Owner’s primary duty is to maximize value, with flexibility in how they order the Product Backlog. The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items." Option E gives the Product Owner latitude to consider value, effort, risk, dependencies, or other factors relevant to the Product Goal.
A, C: Prioritizing effort or cost over value is too narrow.
B: Cohesion is a Developer concern, not the Product Owner’s primary focus. D, F: Resource availability is a constraint, not the sole criterion.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs, but those who will perform the work are the final judge as to what goes into the Increment." (Section: "Sprint Planning") E reflects this holistic approach.
Thus, E is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
E
Explanation:
The Product Owner’s primary duty is to maximize value, with flexibility in how they order the Product Backlog. The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes… Ordering Product Backlog items." Option E gives the Product Owner latitude to consider value, effort, risk, dependencies, or other factors relevant to the Product Goal.
A, C: Prioritizing effort or cost over value is too narrow.
B: Cohesion is a Developer concern, not the Product Owner’s primary focus. D, F: Resource availability is a constraint, not the sole criterion.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs, but those who will perform the work are the final judge as to what goes into the Increment." (Section: "Sprint Planning") E reflects this holistic approach.
Thus, E is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
Question #33
True or False: The Scrum Master is a participant in the Sprint Retrospective.
- A . True
- B . False
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective is an event for the entire Scrum Team, including the Scrum Master, to
inspect and improve their processes. The Scrum Guide explicitly states that the Scrum Master participates as a peer: "The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team’s effectiveness." This ensures a collaborative review of the Sprint, including the Scrum Master’s facilitation role.
A: True―the Scrum Master is a full participant.
B: False―exclusion contradicts Scrum’s team focus.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint… The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team’s effectiveness." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
Thus, A is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
A
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective is an event for the entire Scrum Team, including the Scrum Master, to
inspect and improve their processes. The Scrum Guide explicitly states that the Scrum Master participates as a peer: "The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team’s effectiveness." This ensures a collaborative review of the Sprint, including the Scrum Master’s facilitation role.
A: True―the Scrum Master is a full participant.
B: False―exclusion contradicts Scrum’s team focus.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint… The Scrum Master participates as a peer team member in the Sprint Retrospective from the accountability over the Scrum Team’s effectiveness." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
Thus, A is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
Question #34
What two things best help the Product Owner manage the value of a product? (Choose the best two answers)
- A . Setting value on individual Product Backlog items using Value Poker.
- B . Devising a formula for a neutral calculation of value.
- C . The order of the Product Backlog.
- D . Validating assumptions of value through frequent releases.
Correct Answer: C, D
C, D
Explanation:
The Product Owner maximizes value, per the Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product."
C: Ordering the Product Backlog by value ensures high-priority items are addressed first, a core responsibility: "Ordering Product Backlog items."
D: Frequent releases test assumptions empirically, aligning with Scrum’s inspection and adaptation pillars.
A: Value Poker is a technique, not a fundamental principle, and isn’t universally required.
B: A formula risks over-simplification and conflicts with Scrum’s empirical approach.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "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." (Section: "The Product Owner") Releases validate this ordering.
Thus, C and D are best.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
C, D
Explanation:
The Product Owner maximizes value, per the Scrum Guide: "The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product."
C: Ordering the Product Backlog by value ensures high-priority items are addressed first, a core responsibility: "Ordering Product Backlog items."
D: Frequent releases test assumptions empirically, aligning with Scrum’s inspection and adaptation pillars.
A: Value Poker is a technique, not a fundamental principle, and isn’t universally required.
B: A formula risks over-simplification and conflicts with Scrum’s empirical approach.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "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." (Section: "The Product Owner") Releases validate this ordering.
Thus, C and D are best.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "The Product Owner."
Question #35
There are five teams working on a product.
How many Product Owners would there be? (Choose the best answer)
- A . 5
- B . 1
- C . Let the team decide
- D . It depends
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
A single product has one Product Owner, regardless of the number of teams. The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is one person, not a committee… Multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One Product Backlog is used to describe the upcoming work on the product."
A: Multiple Product Owners fragment accountability.
B: Correct―one Product Owner for one product.
C, D: The number isn’t negotiable in Scrum.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "Multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One Product Backlog is used to describe the upcoming work on the product. A Product Backlog is ordered by the Product Owner." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Product Backlog."
B
Explanation:
A single product has one Product Owner, regardless of the number of teams. The Scrum Guide states: "The Product Owner is one person, not a committee… Multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One Product Backlog is used to describe the upcoming work on the product."
A: Multiple Product Owners fragment accountability.
B: Correct―one Product Owner for one product.
C, D: The number isn’t negotiable in Scrum.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "Multiple Scrum Teams often work together on the same product. One Product Backlog is used to describe the upcoming work on the product. A Product Backlog is ordered by the Product Owner." (Section: "Product Backlog")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Product Backlog."
Question #36
The Product Owner is accountable for the functionality included in each Increment.
Does he or she have the final say over the definition of "Done"?
- A . Yes, the Product Owner is responsible for the definition of "Done". The Developers may be consulted.
- B . No, the Scrum Team is responsible for the definition of "Done". The Product Owner may be consulted.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide clarifies that the definition of "Done" is a shared commitment created by the Scrum Team: "The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product." While the Product Owner defines what goes into the Increment (via the Product Backlog), the definition of "Done" is a collaborative effort, often driven by the Developers’ technical expertise and organizational standards, with input from the Product Owner on value and quality expectations.
Option A incorrectly gives the Product Owner sole authority, while B correctly reflects the team’s collective responsibility, with the Product Owner as a contributor, not the final arbiter.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Definition of Done."
B
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide clarifies that the definition of "Done" is a shared commitment created by the Scrum Team: "The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product." While the Product Owner defines what goes into the Increment (via the Product Backlog), the definition of "Done" is a collaborative effort, often driven by the Developers’ technical expertise and organizational standards, with input from the Product Owner on value and quality expectations.
Option A incorrectly gives the Product Owner sole authority, while B correctly reflects the team’s collective responsibility, with the Product Owner as a contributor, not the final arbiter.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Definition of Done."
Question #37
The purpose of a Sprint Retrospective is for the Scrum Team to: (Choose the best answer)
- A . Review stories planned for the next Sprint and provide estimates
- B . Demonstrate completed User Stories to the Product Owner
- C . Inspect how the last Sprint went and plan improvements for the next Sprint
- D . The Product Owner
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective is a key Scrum event focused on continuous improvement. The Scrum Guide defines its purpose explicitly as an opportunity for the Scrum Team (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers) to reflect on the past Sprint and identify actionable ways to enhance their effectiveness and quality in the next Sprint.
Option C―"Inspect how the last Sprint went and plan improvements for the next Sprint"―accurately captures this intent, aligning with Scrum’s empirical pillars of inspection and adaptation.
Let’s evaluate all options:
A (Review stories planned for the next Sprint and provide estimates): This pertains to Sprint Planning or Product Backlog refinement, not the Retrospective. The Retrospective focuses on past performance, not future planning of specific stories or estimation.
B (Demonstrate completed User Stories to the Product Owner): This describes the Sprint Review, where the Increment is showcased to stakeholders, not the Retrospective, which is an internal team event.
C: Correct―the Retrospective is about inspecting the last Sprint (e.g., processes, interactions, tools) and adapting by planning improvements, making it the best answer.
D (The Product Owner): This is incomplete and nonsensical as a purpose; it likely resulted from an OCR error in the original document. The Product Owner participates but isn’t the purpose.
The original document’s incomplete option C was a typo or truncation error (ending at "This study wou"). By restoring the intended meaning based on Scrum principles, C becomes the clear and correct choice.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Inspected elements often vary with the domain of work. Assumptions that led them astray are identified and their origins explored. The Scrum Team discusses what went well during the Sprint, what problems it encountered, and how those problems were (or were not) solved… The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
This extract confirms that the Retrospective’s purpose is inspection and improvement planning, precisely matching option C.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
C
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective is a key Scrum event focused on continuous improvement. The Scrum Guide defines its purpose explicitly as an opportunity for the Scrum Team (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers) to reflect on the past Sprint and identify actionable ways to enhance their effectiveness and quality in the next Sprint.
Option C―"Inspect how the last Sprint went and plan improvements for the next Sprint"―accurately captures this intent, aligning with Scrum’s empirical pillars of inspection and adaptation.
Let’s evaluate all options:
A (Review stories planned for the next Sprint and provide estimates): This pertains to Sprint Planning or Product Backlog refinement, not the Retrospective. The Retrospective focuses on past performance, not future planning of specific stories or estimation.
B (Demonstrate completed User Stories to the Product Owner): This describes the Sprint Review, where the Increment is showcased to stakeholders, not the Retrospective, which is an internal team event.
C: Correct―the Retrospective is about inspecting the last Sprint (e.g., processes, interactions, tools) and adapting by planning improvements, making it the best answer.
D (The Product Owner): This is incomplete and nonsensical as a purpose; it likely resulted from an OCR error in the original document. The Product Owner participates but isn’t the purpose.
The original document’s incomplete option C was a typo or truncation error (ending at "This study wou"). By restoring the intended meaning based on Scrum principles, C becomes the clear and correct choice.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Inspected elements often vary with the domain of work. Assumptions that led them astray are identified and their origins explored. The Scrum Team discusses what went well during the Sprint, what problems it encountered, and how those problems were (or were not) solved… The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
This extract confirms that the Retrospective’s purpose is inspection and improvement planning, precisely matching option C.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
Question #38
Must the Product Owner be present at the Sprint Retrospective? (Choose the best answer)
- A . It is optional. Attendance is only required when the Product Owner gets invited by the Scrum Master.
- B . It is mandatory. The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to assess its performance and improve itself.
- C . It is not allowed. The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective involves the entire Scrum Team―Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers―to inspect and improve. The Scrum Guide states: "The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done." The Product Owner’s presence is mandatory because they are part of the team, contributing to discussions on collaboration and process (e.g., backlog refinement).
A: Optional attendance contradicts the team-wide focus.
C: Exclusion is incorrect; it’s not just for Developers.
B: This aligns with the team’s collective improvement goal.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint… The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint. It is timeboxed to a maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
B
Explanation:
The Sprint Retrospective involves the entire Scrum Team―Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers―to inspect and improve. The Scrum Guide states: "The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done." The Product Owner’s presence is mandatory because they are part of the team, contributing to discussions on collaboration and process (e.g., backlog refinement).
A: Optional attendance contradicts the team-wide focus.
C: Exclusion is incorrect; it’s not just for Developers.
B: This aligns with the team’s collective improvement goal.
Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: "The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint… The Sprint Retrospective concludes the Sprint. It is timeboxed to a maximum of three hours for a one-month Sprint." (Section: "Sprint Retrospective")
Thus, B is correct.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Retrospective."
Question #39
As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, the Developers see that the workload is greater than they can handle.
Which two are valid actions? (Choose the best two answers)
- A . The Developers work overtime during this Sprint.
- B . Recruit additional Developers before the work can begin.
- C . Cancel the Sprint.
- D . Remove or change selected Product Backlog items.
- E . The Developers ensure that the Product Owner is aware, start the Sprint, and monitor progress.
Correct Answer: D, E
D, E
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide allows the Sprint Backlog to be adjusted during Sprint Planning if the Developers realize the scope exceeds capacity: "If the work turns out to be different than they expected, they collaborate with the Product Owner to negotiate the scope of the Sprint Backlog within the Sprint."
D: Removing or changing items is valid to align with capacity while preserving the Sprint Goal.
E: Informing the Product Owner, starting the Sprint, and monitoring progress reflects collaboration and adaptability, keeping the Sprint on track.
Option A (overtime) contradicts Scrum’s sustainable pace principle.
Option B (recruiting) isn’t feasible mid-planning and disrupts team stability.
Option C (canceling) is an extreme measure only the Product Owner can initiate, not the Developers, and only for specific reasons (e.g., Sprint Goal obsolescence). Thus, D and E are valid.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
D, E
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide allows the Sprint Backlog to be adjusted during Sprint Planning if the Developers realize the scope exceeds capacity: "If the work turns out to be different than they expected, they collaborate with the Product Owner to negotiate the scope of the Sprint Backlog within the Sprint."
D: Removing or changing items is valid to align with capacity while preserving the Sprint Goal.
E: Informing the Product Owner, starting the Sprint, and monitoring progress reflects collaboration and adaptability, keeping the Sprint on track.
Option A (overtime) contradicts Scrum’s sustainable pace principle.
Option B (recruiting) isn’t feasible mid-planning and disrupts team stability.
Option C (canceling) is an extreme measure only the Product Owner can initiate, not the Developers, and only for specific reasons (e.g., Sprint Goal obsolescence). Thus, D and E are valid.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Planning."
Question #40
Which statement best describes the Sprint Backlog as an outcome of the Sprint Planning? (Choose the best answer)
- A . It is a complete list of all work to be done in a Sprint.
- B . Each task is estimated in hours.
- C . It is the Developers’ plan for the Sprint.
- D . Every item has a designated owner.
- E . It is ordered by the Product Owner.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide defines the Sprint Backlog as "a plan by and for the Developers" that includes selected Product Backlog items and a plan to deliver the Sprint Goal.
Option C accurately reflects this ownership and purpose.
Option A is too absolute―while it’s a plan, it’s not necessarily "complete" as it can evolve during the Sprint.
Option B is incorrect―Scrum does not mandate hour-based estimates; estimation is up to the Developers’ discretion.
Option D is false―items don’t require individual owners; the Developers collectively own the Sprint Backlog.
Option E is wrong―the Product Owner orders the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog, which is managed by the Developers. Thus, C is the best description.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Backlog."
C
Explanation:
The Scrum Guide defines the Sprint Backlog as "a plan by and for the Developers" that includes selected Product Backlog items and a plan to deliver the Sprint Goal.
Option C accurately reflects this ownership and purpose.
Option A is too absolute―while it’s a plan, it’s not necessarily "complete" as it can evolve during the Sprint.
Option B is incorrect―Scrum does not mandate hour-based estimates; estimation is up to the Developers’ discretion.
Option D is false―items don’t require individual owners; the Developers collectively own the Sprint Backlog.
Option E is wrong―the Product Owner orders the Product Backlog, not the Sprint Backlog, which is managed by the Developers. Thus, C is the best description.
Reference: Scrum Guide (2020), Section: "Sprint Backlog."