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Guide to Understanding and Answering Questions on 'Definition of Done' in PSM I Exam

The 'Definition of Done' is a key artifact in Scrum. It refers to the shared understanding within the Scrum Team about what it takes for a Product Backlog Item (PBI) or an Increment to be considered complete.

Importance: A clear Definition of Done helps in keeping the team on the same page, ensuring quality, and reducing rework. It promotes transparency and ensures that no task is marked as done without meeting the necessary standards.

How it works: The Definition of Done can vary depending on the team and the project. However, it should be mutually agreed by all team members, be visible and clear to everyone, and be reviewed and adapted regularly.

In an exam, you may come across questions testing your understanding of the Definition of Done.

Exam Tips: Here are some tips to help you answer questions on this topic:
- Remember, the Definition of Done is NOT the same as acceptance criteria.
- The Definition of Done applies to all items in the product backlog, not just a select few.
- In Scrum, Definition of Done is agreed upon by ALL team members, it’s not dictated by one person.
- Understand that the Definition of Done should be revisited and adapted as the team learns and improves.

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Definition of Done practice test

When a Product Backlog item or an Increment is described as 'Done', everyone must understand what 'Done' means. Although the Scrum Guide doesn't prescribe a single universal definition of Done, the understanding of what Done means should be consistent across the Scrum Team. Every Increment must meet the team's current definition of 'Done'. This ensures that the quality of work is high. Any one Product Backlog item can be 'Done' only when it fits into the Increment, thus the definition of 'Done' becomes part of the convention of the Scrum Team.

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