Cross-functional teams are optimized to work on one technical layer of a system only (e.g. GUI, database, middle tier, interfaces).

The correct answer is B. False. This statement is False. Cross-functional teams are defined by their ability to work across ALL technical layers needed to deliver a complete product increment-including GUI, database, middle tier, interfaces, etc. The key characteristic of a cross-functional team is that…

Submitted by rachelw· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

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ATrue
BFalse

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This statement is False. Cross-functional teams are defined by their ability to work across ALL technical layers needed to deliver a complete product increment-including GUI, database, middle tier, interfaces, etc. The key characteristic of a cross-functional team is that collectively they possess all the competencies required to accomplish the work without depending on people outside the team. A team limited to only one technical layer would be a siloed or specialized team, which is the opposite of cross-functional.

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