Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — Question 2

Taylor, a Scrum Master, was asked for their advice on how large a Scrum Team should be. Which of these responses is correct?

Answer options

• A. "The typical size of an effective Scrum Team is ten or fewer."
• B. "Size doesn't matter as long as the Scrum Master coordinates the work in collaboration with the Product Owner."
• C. "Bigger teams communicate better, are more productive and produce better results."
• D. "When a team expands beyond ten, activities, like verification and operations, are assigned to a different team."

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Scrum Teams are most effective when they are small, ideally not exceeding ten members, which facilitates communication and collaboration. Option B is incorrect as size does matter in terms of team dynamics, while option C contradicts Scrum principles, which emphasize smaller teams for efficiency. Option D is also misleading as it suggests a need to split the team, which isn't a recommended practice in Scrum.