Definition of Done & Acceptance Criteria Flashcards
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How does the Definition of Done contribute to transparency in Scrum?
Answer: By providing a shared, visible standard that all stakeholders can inspect
The DoD creates transparency — one of Scrum's three pillars — by giving all stakeholders a clear, agreed-upon standard to judge whether work is truly complete.
What is the difference between the 'Definition of Done' and the 'Definition of Ready'?
Answer: Definition of Done specifies when work is complete; Definition of Ready specifies when a backlog item is ready to be worked on
The Definition of Ready defines criteria for when a backlog item may enter a Sprint, while the Definition of Done defines criteria for when completed work meets quality standards.
Which of the following best describes Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)?
Answer: Defining acceptance tests before development begins to guide implementation
ATDD involves collaboratively writing acceptance tests before coding begins, so development is guided by the specific criteria that must be satisfied for the story to be accepted.
What is 'story splitting,' and how does it affect Acceptance Criteria?
Answer: Breaking a large user story into smaller stories, each with its own focused acceptance criteria
Story splitting breaks large user stories into smaller, independent deliverable stories, each with its own focused acceptance criteria that are easier to estimate, implement, and verify.
What is the role of the Product Owner in relation to Acceptance Criteria?
Answer: The Product Owner collaborates with the team to define acceptance criteria and confirms they are met
The Product Owner collaborates with the team when defining acceptance criteria and ultimately confirms whether they have been satisfied, acting as the primary voice of the customer.
What does it mean when a team has a 'shared understanding' of the Definition of Done?
Answer: Every team member interprets and applies the DoD consistently without ambiguity
Shared understanding means every team member applies the DoD consistently and without ambiguity, ensuring uniform quality standards are maintained across all work produced.
What is a 'walking skeleton' in Agile, and how does it relate to acceptance criteria?
Answer: A thin, end-to-end implementation that can be tested against initial acceptance criteria
A walking skeleton is a minimal end-to-end implementation where each layer functions but contains only basic logic, allowing early validation of acceptance criteria across the full system.