When is it most appropriate for a Development Team to change the definition of "Done"?

The correct answer is C. During the Sprint Retrospective.. According to the Scrum Guide, one aspect of Scrum Teams inspecting how they work toward their Product Goal is that they improve their definition of "Done" over time. The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements

Submitted by lucia.co· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

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ADuring Spring Planning.
BPrior to starting a new Sprint.
CDuring the Sprint Retrospective.
DPrior to starting a new project.

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C
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Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, one aspect of Scrum Teams inspecting how they work toward their Product Goal is that they improve their definition of "Done" over time. The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint. Therefore, it is most appropriate for a Development Team to change the definition of "Done" during the Sprint Retrospective.

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#Definition of Done#Sprint Retrospective#Scrum Team Improvement#Adaptation

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