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PMP · Question 114 · Task 7: Plan and manage quality
A project manager is leading a project to develop a new software application. The team is using Agile. The PM wants to ensure that the team is delivering value. The PM uses 'Definition of Done' (DoD). What is this?
A project manager is leading a project to develop a new software application. The team is using Agile. The PM wants to ensure that the team is delivering value. The PM uses 'Definition of Done' (DoD). What is this?
Answer options:
A.
When the developer says it works.
B.
A shared checklist of criteria that must be met for a backlog item to be considered complete (e.g., coded, tested, documented).
C.
The acceptance criteria for a specific story.
D.
The project end date.
How to approach this question
DoD = Quality Checklist for Everything.
Full Answer
B.A shared checklist of criteria that must be met for a backlog item to be considered complete (e.g., coded, tested, documented).✓ Correct
B
Task 7 (Quality) and Task 10 (Shared Understanding). DoD ensures quality and prevents technical debt.
Common mistakes
Confusing DoD (Global) with Acceptance Criteria (Local/Story specific).
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