How should 'done' be defined when multiple teams are working on a single product?

Question

Options

• AAll teams must have the same definition of 'done'.
• BEach team must define and use their own definition of 'done'.
• CThe Scrum Master defines when the item is 'done'.

• A
  94% (32)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

When multiple teams contribute to a single product, they must share a unified Definition of Done to ensure that every increment meets the same quality standards and can be integrated seamlessly - this is a core Scrum principle that prevents one team's "done" from being another team's "incomplete." Option B is wrong because independent definitions would create inconsistency and integration risk; a feature finished by Team A might not meet the quality bar expected by Team B or the Product Owner. Option C is wrong because the Scrum Master does not define what "done" means - that responsibility belongs to the Scrum Team collectively, with input from developers and organizational standards. Memory tip: Think of it like a shared finish line in a relay race - all runners must cross the same line, or the race doesn't count.

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