Marty is coaching the Development Team on being completely done with the user stories in a Sprint. What should Marty tell the Development Team regarding the completeness of a Product Backlog?
Suggested Answer: C
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38 comments · newest first
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Amos
11 months ago
No way, it’s all about the work being done first!
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Ligia
12 months ago
I think the Scrum Master should have a say too!
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Joesph
12 months ago
Wait, isn't it also about customer acceptance?
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Georgiana
12 months ago
Totally agree with that! PO's call is crucial.
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Troy
1 year ago
The item is done when the Product Owner agrees that the item can be released.
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Jules
1 year ago
I feel like the Scrum Master’s agreement isn’t really the main focus for completeness. I think it’s more about the Product Owner, so maybe C again?
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Brittni
1 year ago
I thought it was about having no work left to do, which makes me lean towards option A, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.
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Jenifer
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it has to do with customer acceptance. Option B sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
I remember discussing how the Product Owner plays a key role in defining when a backlog item is considered done. I think it might be option C?
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Lemuel
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I think I'll need to focus on the dynamic routing aspect and how to combine the bots into a single interface.
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Clorinda
1 year ago
Wait, is slack space the same as free space? I'm getting a little confused on the terminology here. I better re-read the question closely before answering.
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Melissia
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the requirements correctly before answering.
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Ernestine
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question of 'when is done, really done?' Marty should tell the team that an item is done when it's been certified by a team of ninjas, approved by the Dalai Lama, and blessed by a unicorn. Easy peasy.
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Kristel
1 year ago
Option D is clearly the correct answer. The Scrum Master is the lord and master of all things Scrum, so they should be the one to declare an item as complete. Marty should just bow down and listen to the Scrum Master's wisdom.
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Idella
1 year ago
D) The item is done when the Scrum Master agrees it is complete.
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Brice
1 year ago
C) The item is done when the Product Owner agrees that the item can be released.
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Refugia
1 year ago
B) The item is done when the product customer accepts the item.
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Luann
1 year ago
C) The item is done when the Product Owner agrees that the item can be released.
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Jesusa
1 year ago
B) The item is done when the product customer accepts the item.
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Dorcas
1 year ago
A) The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.
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Josefa
1 year ago
A) The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.
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Claribel
1 year ago
This is a tough one, but I think B is the best answer. At the end of the day, the customer's acceptance is what really matters, not just the team's or Product Owner's opinion.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
In that case, we should follow the definition of done agreed upon by the team.
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Salena
1 year ago
But what if the customer is not available to accept the item? Should we wait?
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Sage
1 year ago
I agree, the customer's acceptance is key. B is the right answer.
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Chanel
1 year ago
I'd go with C. The Product Owner is the one who represents the customer's needs, so they should have the final say on whether the item is truly complete and ready for release.
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Horace
2 years ago
Option A seems to be the most accurate. The item is done when there's no more work to be released, not when the customer or Product Owner says so. Marty should focus on the team completing the work, not just getting approval.
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Telma
1 year ago
Option A seems to be the most accurate. The item is done when there's no more work to be released, not when the customer or Product Owner says so. Marty should focus on the team completing the work, not just getting approval.
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Kris
1 year ago
C) The item is done when the Product Owner agrees that the item can be released.
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Simona
1 year ago
B) The item is done when the product customer accepts the item.
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Beula
1 year ago
A) The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.
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Arlene
1 year ago
A) Exactly, the team should strive for completeness based on the work being done.
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Dyan
1 year ago
C) That's true, the Product Owner's agreement is important but not the only factor.
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Brock
1 year ago
B) I agree, the focus should be on completing the work rather than just getting approval.
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Alysa
1 year ago
A) The item is done when the item has no work remaining to be released.
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Paul
2 years ago
I agree with Carlene, the Product Owner's approval is crucial for completeness of a Product Backlog item.
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Carlene
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe Marty should say the item is done when the Product Owner agrees it can be released.
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Chanel
2 years ago
I think Marty should tell the Development Team that the item is done when the product customer accepts it.