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The Product Owner and Scrum Master are never part of the Development Team.

The correct answer is B. False. While the Product Owner and Scrum Master have distinct roles, either one can also serve as a Development Team member if they are also executing Sprint work. However, this is generally discouraged because it creates conflicts of interest and can compromise their primary responsibi

Submitted by carlos_mx· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

Question

The Product Owner and Scrum Master are never part of the Development Team.

Options

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    93% (57)

Explanation

While the Product Owner and Scrum Master have distinct roles, either one can also serve as a Development Team member if they are also executing Sprint work. However, this is generally discouraged because it creates conflicts of interest and can compromise their primary responsibilities. The Scrum Guide acknowledges the possibility but notes it should be avoided to maintain role clarity and accountability.

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#Scrum Roles#Team Composition#Product Owner#Scrum Master

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