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Question 52

What should happen if a Product Backlog item worked on during a Sprint does not meet the Definition of Done?

(choose the best two answers)

  • A Review the item, add the completed work to the velocity, and create a new story for the remaining work.
  • B If stakeholders agree, the Product Owner can accept it and release it to users.
  • C The item should not be included in the Increment for that Sprint.
  • D The item should be placed back on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.
Reveal correct answers

Correct answers: C, D

Explanation

If a Product Backlog item worked on during a Sprint does not meet the Definition of Done, two things should happen. First, the item should not be included in the Increment for that Sprint. Second, the item should be placed back on the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it. The Product Owner may choose to prioritize it for the next Sprint or may decide to deprioritize it.

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