Answering: “True or False: Cross-functional teams are optimized to work on one component or layer of a system only.” (PSPO I)

False. Cross-functional teams have all the skills to deliver value across the whole system, not just one component or layer.

Exam Question

True or False: Cross-functional teams are optimized to work on one component or layer of a system only.
A. True
B. False

Correct Answer

B. False

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Scrum Guide says Scrum Teams “are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint.” Value usually requires changes across several layers, such as user interface, business logic and data. A team limited to one layer can only finish part of a feature and must hand off the rest, which creates delays and integration risk. Cross-functional teams are set up to deliver complete, usable slices of functionality instead.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

A. True This describes a component team. Component teams depend on others to finish features, so they struggle to deliver a done, usable Increment on their own.

Exam Tip

Statements tying a Scrum Team to one layer or component are false. Cross-functional means able to deliver end-to-end value.

Key Takeaways

• Cross-functional teams deliver value across all layers.
• Component teams create hand-offs and integration risk.
• A usable Increment usually spans several parts of the system.