PSM-I.001.061

Question 61

True or False: In Scrum, the Product Owner and the Scrum Master roles can be combined.

FALSE

TRUE

Overall explanation

The Scrum Guide does not expressly rule out the possibility of a Scrum Master and Product Owner being the same person on a Scrum Team. However, it is clear that there may be significant conflicts of interest should these different responsibilities be combined in one individual.

Domain

Scrum Roles