A Scrum Master is essentially the same thing as a traditional PM (Project Manager).

The correct answer is B. False. False. A Scrum Master and a traditional Project Manager have fundamentally different roles. A PM typically plans the project, assigns tasks, controls scope and budget, and holds authority over the team. A Scrum Master is a servant-leader: they coach the team, remove…

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

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ATrue
BFalse

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False. A Scrum Master and a traditional Project Manager have fundamentally different roles. A PM typically plans the project, assigns tasks, controls scope and budget, and holds authority over the team. A Scrum Master is a servant-leader: they coach the team, remove impediments, facilitate Scrum events, and protect the process - but they have no authority to assign work or manage people. The Scrum Master serves the team rather than directing it, which is a core distinction from traditional project management.

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#Scrum Master role#Traditional Project Manager#Role comparison#Servant Leadership

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