Definition of Done Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes what the Definition of Done ensures about each Increment?
Answer: It is potentially releasable at the end of every Sprint
The Definition of Done ensures each Increment is potentially releasable, meaning it could be delivered to stakeholders if the Product Owner chooses to do so.
During which Scrum event should the Scrum Team most appropriately review and update the Definition of Done?
Answer: Sprint Retrospective
The Sprint Retrospective is the dedicated event for the Scrum Team to inspect and adapt its processes, including potentially strengthening the Definition of Done.
How does a strong Definition of Done help reduce technical debt?
Answer: By ensuring consistent quality standards are met before work is declared complete
A robust Definition of Done prevents technical debt by enforcing quality, testing, and integration standards consistently before any work is marked complete.
In Scrum, the Definition of Done applies to:
Answer: All Product Backlog Items selected during Sprint Planning
The Definition of Done applies uniformly to every Product Backlog Item in the Sprint; there cannot be a different standard for different items.
If a Scrum Team realizes mid-Sprint they cannot complete all selected items to the Definition of Done standard, what should they do?
Answer: Negotiate scope adjustments with the Product Owner rather than changing the DoD
The Definition of Done is non-negotiable; when capacity is insufficient, the team should discuss reducing scope with the Product Owner rather than compromising quality standards.
Which statement about the Definition of Done and the Increment is correct?
Answer: An Increment is only valid when it meets the Definition of Done
An Increment is only a valid, releasable Increment when it satisfies the Definition of Done; without meeting it, the work is simply unfinished.
How does the Definition of Done differ from acceptance criteria in Scrum?
Answer: The Definition of Done applies to all Increments while acceptance criteria are specific to individual Product Backlog Items
The Definition of Done is a global quality standard applied to every Increment, while acceptance criteria are item-specific conditions that a particular Product Backlog Item must satisfy.