Which statement best describes a cross-functional Scrum Team?

• A. The team can perform all work required to deliver an increment, including refinement
• B. The Product Owner handles all technical tasks
• C. The team relies on external specialists for most work
• D. The organization assigns separate teams for each backlog item

Answer: (A)

A cross-functional Scrum Team has all the skills needed to take work from idea to a potentially shippable increment, including backlog refinement. This means the team can perform analysis, design, development, testing, and integration without relying on external specialists. The Product Owner sets the priorities and defines what to build, while the team collaborates on how to implement and refine the work within the sprint. This arrangement minimizes dependencies and speeds delivery.