Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum FrameworkEasy
The Developers are tasked with creating a 'Done' Increment by the end of each Sprint. What does the Scrum Guide state is a mandatory characteristic of a 'Done' Increment?
- AIt must be released to production.
- BIt must be usable and meet the Definition of Done.
- CIt must be approved by all stakeholders.
- DIt must include all features planned for the Sprint.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. It must be usable and meet the Definition of Done.
The Scrum Guide states that an Increment must be usable and meet the Definition of Done. Whether it is released to production or approved by all stakeholders is a business decision, not a mandatory characteristic of a 'Done' Increment itself.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Releasing to production is a Product Owner decision, not a mandatory characteristic of a 'Done' Increment.
- C. While stakeholder feedback is valuable, universal approval is not a mandatory characteristic for an Increment to be 'Done'.
- D. The Sprint Goal guides what is 'Done', not necessarily completing all selected features if the Sprint Goal can still be met.
Characteristics of a 'Done' Increment
A 'Done' Increment is a body of inspectable, usable work that supports empiricism and meets the Definition of Done, regardless of whether it is released.
- Usable.
- Meets Definition of Done.
- Supports empiricism.
Memory trick: A 'Done' Increment is like a fully baked cake: ready to eat (usable) and passed all quality checks (DoD).