What does the Product Owner's content authority primarily govern?

• A. User stories
• B. Epics
• C. Architectural standards
• D. Sprint goals

Answer: (A)

Product Owner’s content authority focuses on what the team will build and how it is described for the team to implement. This means owning the Team Backlog content—specifically the user stories, their details, and acceptance criteria. The PO ensures these stories clearly express customer value, are well defined, and are prioritized so the team can deliver in iterations. Epics sit higher in the backlog and are typically handled at a higher level, architectural standards are set by architects, and sprint goals are outcomes defined during sprint planning with input from the team, not the primary domain of the PO’s content authority.