SAFe-Agilist Establishing Team and Technical Agility Practice Question
A Scrum Master notices that the Agile Team's Definition of Done (DoD) does not include any criteria for non-functional requirements such as performance or security. What should the Scrum Master do to help the team improve their DoD?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that the Product Owner or Scrum Master should unilaterally define the DoD, when in fact the team must own and collaboratively evolve it.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Facilitate a team workshop to identify relevant non-functional requirements and collaboratively update the DoD.
The Definition of Done should include both functional and non-functional criteria to ensure a high-quality Increment. The Scrum Master facilitates team collaboration to identify relevant non-functional requirements and update the DoD. This empowers the team to own their quality standards and aligns with SAFe's emphasis on Built-in Quality and continuous improvement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Facilitate a team workshop to identify relevant non-functional requirements and collaboratively update the DoD.
Why this is correct
The Scrum Master serves the team by facilitating workshops and guiding them to improve their practices. Collaboratively identifying non-functional requirements ensures team buy-in and relevance. This approach aligns with the SAFe principle of 'Build Quality In' and helps the team take ownership of their DoD, leading to higher quality outcomes.
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Ignore the gap because non-functional requirements are not part of the DoD in SAFe.
Why it's wrong here
Non-functional requirements are indeed part of the DoD in SAFe, as they are essential for delivering quality solutions. Ignoring them can lead to technical debt and poor user experience. The Scrum Master should help the team recognize the importance of including them.
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Ask the Product Owner to define the non-functional requirements and add them to the DoD.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing work, but the DoD is a team-owned artifact. The team should collaboratively define and own their DoD. The Product Owner can provide input, but unilaterally adding criteria undermines team ownership and may not reflect technical feasibility.
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Instruct the team to add all possible non-functional requirements to the DoD immediately.
Why it's wrong here
While non-functional requirements are important, adding all possible ones at once may overwhelm the team and is not practical. The DoD should evolve based on the team's context and capabilities. The Scrum Master should facilitate a discussion to identify the most relevant non-functional requirements, not dictate a comprehensive list.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Scaled Agile exam blueprint
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