Core Role(s)

The indispensable team roles required to create the project's product; these roles are fully dedicated to the project and are answerable for the success of every Sprint and the project as a whole.

Key Points

  • Essential roles without which the product cannot be produced.
  • Committed, dedicated members responsible for delivery and outcomes.
  • Accountable for both Sprint results and overall project success.
  • Common Agile examples include Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.

Example

On an Agile project building a mobile app, the Product Owner prioritizes the backlog, the Scrum Master removes impediments, and the Developers deliver a potentially shippable increment each Sprint. These core roles collectively own the Sprint outcomes and the project's overall success.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes core roles in an Agile project?

  1. Optional team roles that participate only during Sprint Reviews.
  2. Functional managers who approve budgets and staffing plans.
  3. Essential, dedicated roles accountable for each Sprint and the project's overall success.
  4. External vendors who provide support services when needed.

Correct Answer: C — Essential, dedicated roles accountable for Sprint and project success

Explanation: Core roles are the mandatory, committed roles required to produce the product and are responsible for outcomes at both the Sprint and project levels.

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