What can be deduced from this?

A Developer notifies the Scrum Master that they will need an external specialist to help full-time with some topics for at least four Sprints.

What can be deduced from this?
A . The Team is not cross-functional.
B. The Team is cross-functional.
C. The Team velocity will increase as the specialist will help to get more work done.
D. The Team velocity will not change. External resources cannot be counted for the velocity.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Scrum Teams are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value for each Sprint without depending on others outside the team. Changes in membership within a Scrum Team will reduce productivity and velocity in the short term.