Definition of Done

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The Definition of Done is a shared understanding among the Scrum team about what it means for work to be complete. This includes the essential tasks associated with every backlog item, such as writing code, coding comments, unit testing, integration testing, design, release notes, etc. The Definiti…

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Question 1

A team is working on a project and they have not defined the 'Definition of Done' yet. What is the best step to take?

Wait until the project is finished and then define the 'Definition of Done' Hold a meeting with the team and stakeholders to establish the 'Definition of Done' Ask a random person about their opinion on the 'Definition of Done' Let individual team members decide their own 'Definition of Done' Use an outdated 'Definition of Done' from a different project Skip this step and start working on the project without the 'Definition of Done'

Correct Answer: Hold a meeting with the team and stakeholders to establish the 'Definition of Done'

The correct answer involves holding a meeting with the team and stakeholders to jointly establish the 'Definition of Done'. This ensures everyone is on the same page with consistent expectations and the process will be efficient.

Question 2

A new team member joins your Agile team and is struggling to understand the 'Definition of Done'. What is the best way to help them?

Expect them to research the 'Definition of Done' online without assistance Create a completely new 'Definition of Done' tailored to the new team member Ask them to present the 'Definition of Done' to the team without prior knowledge Ask other inexperienced team members to help them Pair them with an experienced team member who can explain and help them understand the 'Definition of Done' Ignore their struggles and assume they will figure it out on their own

Correct Answer: Pair them with an experienced team member who can explain and help them understand the 'Definition of Done'

The correct answer is to pair the new team member with an experienced colleague who can help to explain and ensure their understanding of the 'Definition of Done'. This enables efficient learning and smooth integration into the team.

Question 3

You are a Scrum Master and notice that the team's 'Definition of Done' lacks a crucial security testing aspect. What is the best approach to address this issue?

Escalate the issue to the Product Owner and let them decide whether to include security testing in the 'Definition of Done' based on the product requirements and priorities. Facilitate a discussion with the team to understand the importance of security testing and collaboratively update the 'Definition of Done'. Defer the security testing discussion to the next Sprint Retrospective and continue with the current 'Definition of Done' for the ongoing Sprint. Independently update the 'Definition of Done' with the security testing requirement and inform the team about the changes in the next Sprint Planning.

Correct Answer: Facilitate a discussion with the team to understand the importance of security testing and collaboratively update the 'Definition of Done'.

As a Scrum Master, the best approach is to facilitate a discussion with the team about the importance of including security testing in the 'Definition of Done'. This collaborative approach ensures that the team understands the reasoning behind the change and takes ownership of updating their working agreement. Independently updating the 'Definition of Done' without team input may lead to resistance and lack of understanding. Deferring the discussion to the next Sprint Retrospective may result in deliverables that do not meet the necessary security standards. Escalating the issue to the Product Owner shifts the responsibility away from the team and undermines their self-organization and collective ownership.

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