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.

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.

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.

Technical debt affects product value, a Product Owner’s core concern. The Scrum Guide doesn’t explicitly mention technical debt, but the Product Owner’s accountability for "maximizing the value of the product" implies considering factors like TCO, which rises with debt due to rework or maintenance costs.

A: Correct—debt impacts long-term value and cost.

B: The Scrum Master facilitates, not manages debt.