Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 7

By the end of the Sprint, a Product Backlog item in the Sprint Backlog does not meet the team's Definition of Done.
What two things should happen with the item? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. It will be inspected at the Sprint Review and if it is acceptable by the stakeholders then include it in the Increment.
• B. Do not include the item in the Increment for the Sprint.
• C. Split the item and add the estimation of the completed work to the current Sprint so not to impact the velocity and add the 'undone' work to the next Sprint.
• D. Estimate the remaining work needed to make it 'done' and add it to the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.

Correct answer: B, D

Explanation

Option B is correct because if the item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be included in the Increment. Option D is also correct as it allows the team to track what remains to be done, which the Product Owner can prioritize for future Sprints. Options A and C are incorrect because they either improperly include the item or mismanage the remaining work by altering the current Sprint's velocity.