A Scrum Team has requested a hardening Sprint to integrate the work produced in previous
Sprints and test before releasing. What three scenarios has likely occurred? (Choose three)

A. The team’s Definition of Done is not being adhered to during every Sprint
B. The team’s Definition of Done is weak or incomplete causing a build up of technical debt
C. The Development Team is having difficulties with the ability to regularly release during a Sprint
D. Hardening Sprints are supported by the Scrum framework so this is acceptable
E. Scrum has been customized in a suitable manner to make the previous work releasable

Correct Answer: A,B,C

When a Definition of “Done” is unclear or not adhered to there can be a build up of technical debt. Its also likely that work is not completed on time and according to the definition of “Done” so it can be fully integrated with previous releases.