CSM Scrum Team Roles and Accountabilities Practice Question
Exhibit
EXHIBIT: Team meeting transcript: [Scrum Master]: 'Who is responsible for the quality of the increment?' [Developer A]: 'The testers.' [Developer B]: 'The Product Owner.' [Developer C]: 'Everyone.'
Refer to the exhibit. According to the Scrum Guide, which answer is correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers often assign quality and the Definition of Done exclusively to testers or the Scrum Master, forgetting that the entire Scrum Team shares this accountability.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The Scrum Team.
The Scrum Team, as a single unit, is accountable for creating a quality increment. While individual members have different skills, the responsibility for the Definition of Done and the quality of the final product rests with the team as a whole. This shared accountability encourages collaboration and prevents the siloing of quality as 'someone else's job,' which is a common failure point in traditional teams.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The testers.
Why it's wrong here
Scrum does not have a 'tester' role; it only has Developers. Assigning quality solely to testers creates a silo and ignores the reality that quality is built into the product from design to coding. This mindset prevents the whole team from taking ownership of the final product quality.
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The Product Owner.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner is responsible for the value of the product, not its technical quality. Expecting the Product Owner to guarantee technical quality is unrealistic and misaligns accountabilities. Quality is the responsibility of the Developers who build the increment according to the Definition of Done.
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The Developers.
Why it's wrong here
While Developers create the increment, the Scrum Team as a whole is responsible for the overall outcome. Focusing only on Developers misses the holistic nature of Scrum where the entire team is accountable for the product's success and meeting the quality standards defined by the team.
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The Scrum Team.
Why this is correct
The entire Scrum Team is responsible for the product's quality. This includes adhering to the Definition of Done, which is a team-wide agreement. Shared accountability ensures that no single person or sub-group is solely blamed or praised, fostering a collaborative and high-quality development culture.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scrum Alliance exam blueprint
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