Scrum Master Certified (SMC) — Question 38

One of the responsibilities of the Scrum Master is to ensure that the Product Owner does not change the Acceptance Criteria of a committed User Story in the middle of a Sprint. In this regard, which of the following statements about Acceptance Criteria is correct?

Answer options

• A. User Story Workshops are held as part of Sprint Review.
• B. Acceptance Criteria provide the objectivity required for the User Story to be considered as Done or not Done.
• C. The Scrum Master defines and communicates the Acceptance Criteria to the Scrum Team.
• D. During the Sprint Retrospect Meeting, the Acceptance Criteria provide context for the Product Owner to decide if a User Story has been completed satisfactorily.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately states that Acceptance Criteria provide the necessary objectivity to determine whether a User Story meets the definition of Done. Option A is incorrect because User Story Workshops are not part of the Sprint Review; they typically occur earlier. Option C is wrong as the Product Owner usually defines the Acceptance Criteria, not the Scrum Master. Option D misplaces the role of the Acceptance Criteria, as they are more relevant for assessing completion during the Sprint rather than in the retrospective context.