SCRUM Definition of Done 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes what the Definition of Done ensures about each Increment?

Accepted Answer

It is potentially releasable at the end of every Sprint

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It will be immediately delivered to end users

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It has been formally approved by the Product Owner

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It has passed all user acceptance tests defined by stakeholders

Question 2

During which Scrum event should the Scrum Team most appropriately review and update the Definition of Done?

Accepted Answer

Sprint Retrospective

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Sprint Planning

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Daily Scrum

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Sprint Review

Question 3

How does a strong Definition of Done help reduce technical debt?

Accepted Answer

By ensuring consistent quality standards are met before work is declared complete

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By preventing the team from starting new features until old ones are perfect

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By requiring external code reviews from stakeholders outside the team

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By capping the number of items selected for each Sprint

Question 4

In Scrum, the Definition of Done applies to:

Accepted Answer

All Product Backlog Items selected during Sprint Planning

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Only the highest-priority items selected for the Sprint

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Only the items the Product Owner identifies as critical releases

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Only user stories, not technical or infrastructure tasks

Question 5

If a Scrum Team realizes mid-Sprint they cannot complete all selected items to the Definition of Done standard, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Negotiate scope adjustments with the Product Owner rather than changing the DoD

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Temporarily lower the Definition of Done to fit the Sprint

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Release the incomplete items with a disclaimer to meet the deadline

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Cancel the Sprint and begin again with fewer items

Question 6

Which statement about the Definition of Done and the Increment is correct?

Accepted Answer

An Increment is only valid when it meets the Definition of Done

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Multiple Increments on the same product can have different Definitions of Done

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The Definition of Done only applies at the end of a full release cycle

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The Product Owner has authority to override the Definition of Done for urgent releases

Question 7

How does the Definition of Done differ from acceptance criteria in Scrum?

Accepted Answer

The Definition of Done applies to all Increments while acceptance criteria are specific to individual Product Backlog Items

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They are identical concepts used interchangeably in the Scrum Guide

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The Definition of Done is item-specific while acceptance criteria apply globally

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Acceptance criteria replace the Definition of Done once the team is mature