Answering: “True or False: The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable increment every Sprint.”

True. The 2020 Scrum Guide makes the whole Scrum Team, not just the Developers, accountable for a valuable Increment each Sprint.

Exam Question

True or False: The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable Increment every Sprint.
A. True
B. False

Correct Answer

A. True

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Scrum Guide says “the entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint.” This was a deliberate change in 2020. Earlier versions placed that responsibility mainly on the people building the product. Now the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developers share that accountability, each through their own specific accountabilities. The Product Owner focuses on value, the Developers on the plan and quality, and the Scrum Master on the team’s effectiveness.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

B. False This would mean only some members, such as the Developers, carry the accountability. The 2020 Scrum Guide explicitly gives it to the entire Scrum Team.

Exam Tip

When a statement says “the Scrum Team” is accountable for a valuable Increment, it is true. Swaps to “the Developers” or “the Product Owner” alone are the variants to watch for.

Key Takeaways

• The entire Scrum Team owns a valuable Increment every Sprint.
• Each accountability contributes to that shared outcome.
• This wording comes directly from the 2020 Scrum Guide.