Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 29

Which three statements best describe the purpose of having a Definition of Done? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. It is a checklist to monitor the Development Team member's progress on a task.
• B. It provides guidance to the Development Team when they are forecasting their Sprint Backlog during the Sprint Planning.
• C. As the Development Team is doing the work, it provides guidance on the remaining work needed to create the potentially shippable Increment by the end of the Sprint.
• D. It helps the Development Team defer any pending work to subsequent Sprints.
• E. It creates transparency and provides a common understanding of the 'done' state of the Increment at the Sprint Review.
• F. It helps the Scrum Team decide how much time is needed before the Sprint can end.

Correct answer: B, C, E

Explanation

The Definition of Done is crucial for ensuring clarity on what constitutes a completed Increment, making options B, C, and E the correct answers. Option A incorrectly implies that it is solely a progress tracking tool, while D suggests it allows for deferral of work, which contradicts the purpose of achieving a 'done' state. Option F is also incorrect as the Definition of Done does not directly influence the time needed to end a Sprint.