Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Team is continuously refining its Definition of Done based on feedback from stakeholders, new technologies, and internal process improvements. This ongoing adjustment to ensure quality and completeness is a direct application of which core principle of empiricism?
- AAdaptation
- BInspection
- CSelf-organization
- DTransparency
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Adaptation
The continuous refinement and adjustment of the Definition of Done based on feedback and new insights is a clear example of Adaptation. The team is changing its process and standards to improve the quality and completeness of its work.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Inspection would involve reviewing the current DoD, but the subsequent action of changing it is Adaptation.
- C. Self-organization is a characteristic of Scrum Teams, not one of the three pillars of empiricism.
- D. Transparency is about making the DoD visible, but the act of changing it is Adaptation.
Empiricism: Adaptation
Adaptation involves adjusting a process or product based on insights gained from inspection, to minimize further deviations from acceptable limits.
- Occurs as soon as possible after inspection.
- Requires empowered decision-makers.
- Is a continuous activity in Scrum.
Memory trick: TIA: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation – TIA helps us learn!