In a simple tree of tasks, must all tasks have the same owner?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only root
• D. Each task can have different owners

Answer: (A)

Ownership defines who can create, manage, and run each task. In a simple task tree, having a single owner across all tasks provides a consistent execution context: one role with the privileges needed to schedule and trigger every task in the tree. This avoids cross-owner permission issues where a parent task might not be able to start or monitor a child task owned by someone else. If different owners were allowed, you’d need to manage cross-ownership rights and visibility, which adds complexity and potential security gaps. Keeping the same owner for all tasks keeps the workflow straightforward, predictable, and easier to maintain.