Which three statements best describe the purpose of having a Definition of Done? (Choose three)

A. It is a checklist to monitor the Development Team member’s progress on a task
B. It provides guidance to the Development Team when they are forecasting their Sprint Backlog during the Sprint Planning
C. As the Development Team is doing the work, it provides guidance on the remaining work needed to create the potentially shippable Increment by the end of the Sprint
D. It helps the Development Team defer any pending work to subsequent Sprints
E. It creates transparency and provides a common understanding of the ‘done’ state of the Increment at the Sprint Review
F. It helps the Scrum Team decide how much time is needed before the Sprint can end

Correct Answer: B,C,E

A Definition of “Done” is not a checklist to measure progress on tasks its list of things work items have to adhere to to be classified as completed. The definition of “Done” provides guidance and clarity on what has to be completed for every work item.