CST CST Definition of Done & Team Self-Organization

Question 1

In Scrum, who is responsible for creating the Definition of Done?

Accepted Answer

The Developers, or the organization when multiple teams share one

Answer

The Developers own the Definition of Done; if multiple teams work on the same product, they must jointly define and adhere to a shared DoD.

Question 2

A Scrum Team's Definition of Done does not include automated testing. What is the primary risk?

Accepted Answer

Technical debt accumulates and future changes become more costly

Answer

Without automated tests in the DoD, unverified code creates hidden defects that compound over time, increasing the cost of change.

Question 3

What does 'potentially releasable' mean in the context of a Sprint Increment?

Accepted Answer

The Increment meets the Definition of Done and could be deployed without additional work

Answer

An Increment is potentially releasable when every item in it meets the DoD, meaning it is of sufficient quality to ship if the PO chooses.

Question 4

How does a strong Definition of Done support the Scrum value of Transparency?

Accepted Answer

It makes the quality standards for 'done' visible to all team members and stakeholders

Answer

A clear DoD creates a shared, transparent understanding of what constitutes a complete, quality Increment for everyone involved.

Question 5

When should a Scrum Team expand their Definition of Done?

Accepted Answer

When quality standards evolve or new capabilities allow higher-quality outputs

Answer

Teams should continuously raise their DoD as they mature, incorporating improvements like security scanning or performance benchmarks over time.

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