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The optimum size of the Scrum Team is:

The correct answer is B. Between 3 and 9. The Scrum Guide recommends that the Development Team size be between 3 and 9 members (not counting the Product Owner and Scrum Master unless they are also executing Sprint work). Fewer than 3 limits skill diversity and throughput; more than 9 creates too much coordination…

Submitted by tom_us· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

Question

The optimum size of the Scrum Team is:

Options

  • A7
  • BBetween 3 and 9
  • C5
  • DIt depends

How the community answered

(60 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    93% (56)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    3% (2)

Explanation

The Scrum Guide recommends that the Development Team size be between 3 and 9 members (not counting the Product Owner and Scrum Master unless they are also executing Sprint work). Fewer than 3 limits skill diversity and throughput; more than 9 creates too much coordination overhead and complexity. This range is designed to keep the team small enough to be agile and large enough to complete meaningful work each Sprint.

Topics

#Scrum Team size#Team composition#Team performance#Agile team structure

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