During a Sprint Retrospective, for what is the Product Owner responsible?

During a Sprint Retrospective, for what is the Product Owner responsible?
A . Participating as a Scrum Team member.
B . Summarizing and reporting the discussions to the stakeholders that he/she represents in the Scrum Team.
C . Capturing requirements for the Product Backlog.
D . The Product Owner should not take part in Sprint Retrospectives.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

According to the Scrum Guide1, 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 occurs after the Sprint Review and prior to the next Sprint Planning. The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Product Owner is part of the Scrum Team and should participate as a Scrum Team member in the Sprint Retrospective.

Reference: Scrum Guide