CSM Scrum Team Roles and Accountabilities Practice Question
If a Scrum Team finds that their Definition of Done is no longer sufficient to ensure quality, who is responsible for updating it?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume only the developers or a QA lead can modify the Definition of Done, overlooking that the entire Scrum Team owns quality standards.
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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The Scrum Team.
The Scrum Team as a whole is responsible for the Definition of Done. As they learn more, they must adapt their quality standards. Updating the Definition of Done is an act of inspection and adaptation. This shared responsibility ensures that all team members are aligned on what 'high quality' means and are committed to maintaining that standard throughout the project duration.
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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The Scrum Master.
Why it's wrong here
The Scrum Master facilitates, but does not own, the definition of quality. Defining the standard of 'Done' is a team-wide responsibility. By forcing one role to define it, the team would lose the collective buy-in necessary to enforce these standards consistently during the development process.
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The Product Owner.
Why it's wrong here
The Product Owner is responsible for the Product Backlog, not the definition of quality. While they care about quality, the technical and process-based Definition of Done belongs to the team that does the work. If the PO dictated it, it might not reflect the actual technical constraints of the project.
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The Scrum Team.
Why this is correct
The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The Scrum Team is collectively responsible for defining it. This shared accountability ensures that the quality expectations are understood and applied by everyone involved in the delivery.
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The Developers.
Why it's wrong here
While Developers are the ones who do the work, the Definition of Done is a commitment for the whole Scrum Team. If only Developers were responsible, they might define quality in a way that ignores the Product Owner's perspective, or the PO might feel less invested in supporting the necessary quality efforts.
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