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Appian ACA100 Exam - Topic 5 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for Appian's ACA100 exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 5
[All ACA100 Questions]

Review the following project phase definition:

"A standardized agreement between Development Team and the Product Owner on what criteria a user story must meet in order for the team to consider it complete."

Which option does this definition apply to?

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Suggested Answer: D

The 'Definition of Done' (DoD) refers to a shared understanding between the Development Team and the Product Owner on the criteria that a user story must meet to be considered complete. This definition helps ensure that all aspects of the user story are fully developed, tested, and meet the agreed-upon standards before being marked as done.

Definition of Done Overview:

DoD includes all conditions that must be satisfied for the work to be accepted by the product owner.

It typically covers code completion, testing, documentation, and any other activities required to deliver a finished product.

Why Not Other Options?:

A . Acceptance Criteria: Defines specific requirements that a user story must meet, but does not encapsulate the broader checklist for completion.

B . Value Statement: Describes the value delivered by a feature, not the criteria for completion.

C . Definition of Ready (DoR): Refers to when a user story is ready to be taken into a sprint, not when it is complete.

References:

Appian Community Success Guide: Definition of Done in Agile Projects

The Definition of Done ensures that the product increment is fully functional, tested, and ready for deployment, maintaining a high standard of quality.


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Fernanda
3 months ago
I thought Value Statement was about something else entirely!
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Franklyn
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not the Definition of Ready?
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Brett
3 months ago
Sounds like DoD to me, too!
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Portia
4 months ago
I think it's actually the Definition of Done.
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Andra
4 months ago
That's definitely Acceptance Criteria!
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Candra
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards Definition of Done because it mentions "criteria for completion," but I need to double-check the differences between that and Acceptance Criteria.
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Joana
4 months ago
I feel like this is definitely about Acceptance Criteria, but I could be mixing it up with the Definition of Done. They both deal with what’s required for completion.
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Jutta
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about the Definition of Ready, but this definition seems more focused on completion rather than readiness.
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Estrella
5 months ago
I think this sounds like the Definition of Done, but I'm not entirely sure. It could also be Acceptance Criteria since both involve completion standards.
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Virgina
5 months ago
This is a good test of my Agile knowledge. The key is recognizing that the definition is describing an agreement on what makes a user story complete, so it has to be either the Definition of Done or the Definition of Ready. I'll carefully consider the options.
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Alana
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure here. The definition seems to fit with both acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done. I'll need to think through the differences between those two concepts to make the best choice.
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Annmarie
5 months ago
Okay, the definition mentions "criteria a user story must meet" to be considered complete. That sounds like it's describing the Definition of Done, so I'll go with option D.
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Louann
5 months ago
Hmm, the definition talks about an agreement between the Development Team and Product Owner, so I'm thinking this is related to acceptance criteria or the Definition of Done. I'll need to re-read the options carefully.
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Wilbert
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about Agile terminology. I'll focus on understanding the key details in the definition and matching it to the best option.
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Gwenn
1 year ago
I'm going to have to agree with the others on this one. The Definition of Done (DoD) is the way to go. Although, I do wonder what kind of party the Product Owner and Development Team have to throw when they finally agree on it.
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Taryn
1 year ago
D) Definition of Done (DoD)
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Charlesetta
1 year ago
C) Definition of Ready (DoR)
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Kiley
1 year ago
B) Value Statement
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Edgar
1 year ago
D) Definition of Done (DoD)
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My
1 year ago
C) Definition of Ready (DoR)
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Gayla
1 year ago
B) Value Statement
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Amber
1 year ago
A) Acceptance Criteria
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Lyda
1 year ago
A) Acceptance Criteria
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Leota
1 year ago
Definitely the Definition of Done (DoD). I can't imagine a team and the Product Owner arguing over the Definition of Ready (DoR) – that's just asking for trouble!
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Ariel
1 year ago
D) Definition of Done (DoD)
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
C) Definition of Ready (DoR)
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Katina
1 year ago
B) Value Statement
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Amalia
1 year ago
A) Acceptance Criteria
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Deandrea
1 year ago
I'm going with Definition of Done (DoD) as well. Acceptance Criteria are more about the specific requirements for a user story, not the overall agreement on completion.
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Jamal
1 year ago
I agree with Bethanie, because Acceptance Criteria defines when a user story is considered complete.
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Lenna
1 year ago
This definition sounds a lot like the Definition of Done (DoD) to me. The team and the Product Owner need to agree on the criteria for considering a user story complete.
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Gail
1 year ago
D) Definition of Done (DoD)
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Huey
1 year ago
C) Definition of Ready (DoR)
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Odelia
1 year ago
B) Value Statement
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Aimee
1 year ago
A) Acceptance Criteria
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Bethanie
1 year ago
I think the definition applies to Acceptance Criteria.
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