Potentially Shippable

Correct Answer: Yes, as long as the completed items meet the Definition of Done and deliver value, they are potentially shippable.

According to Scrum principles, the main criterion for an increment to be considered potentially shippable is that the work done meets the Definition of Done and is of high quality, not necessarily that all items in the Sprint Backlog were completed. It emphasizes delivering value and maintaining quality rather than completing every planned item. Thus, if the completed items are well-tested, working, and meet the Definition of Done, they can be considered potentially shippable despite not all backlog items being completed.

Correct Answer: Do not consider the feature to be potentially shippable until the documentation is complete.

In Scrum, a feature can only be considered potentially shippable if it meets the definition of 'Done.' This definition typically includes necessary documentation to ensure the product or feature can be released to users or maintained properly. Answers suggesting deferring documentation or treating it as a separate backlog item misunderstand the importance of completing work within a Sprint to meet the definition of 'Done.'

Correct Answer: Not Potentially Shippable

For a feature to be considered Potentially Shippable, it must be fully integrated and meet the Definition of Done, which includes being functional, tested, and integrated with the rest of the system. If the feature is not integrated, even if it's functional and tested, it cannot be considered Potentially Shippable, as it does not meet all the criteria for completeness. The incorrect options shift focus to terms like 'Technical Debt', 'Definition of Done', and 'acceptance criteria' which, while related, do not correctly address the issue of integration with the system being a requirement for Potentially Shippable Product Increments.