Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 28

A Scrum Team has requested a hardening Sprint to integrate the work produced in previous Sprints and test before releasing.
What three scenarios has likely occurred? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. The team's Definition of Done is not being adhered to during every Sprint.
• B. The team's Definition of Done is weak or incomplete causing a build up of technical debt.
• C. The Development Team is having difficulties with the ability to regularly release during a Sprint.
• D. Hardening Sprints are supported by the Scrum framework so this is acceptable.
• E. Scrum has been customized in a suitable manner to make the previous work releasable.

Correct answer: A, B, C

Explanation

The correct answers A, B, and C indicate that the issues with the Definition of Done and the Development Team's release capabilities have led to the need for a hardening Sprint. Option D is incorrect because while hardening Sprints may be used, they are not an ideal practice in Scrum, and option E is incorrect as customizing Scrum in this way does not justify the need for hardening Sprints.