Who is accountable for adhering to the Definition of Done?

• A. The Product Owner
• B. The Scrum Master
• C. The Developers
• D. Stakeholders

Answer: (D)

The responsibility for adhering to the Definition of Done lies with the Developers. They are the ones who turn backlog items into a potentially shippable increment, so it’s their duty to ensure each increment meets the agreed-upon quality, acceptance criteria, and completeness defined in the DoD. The Product Owner helps define what done means in terms of value and requirements, and the Scrum Master supports the team in following the process, removing impediments, and coaching, but accountability for delivering a done increment rests with the Developers. Stakeholders are outside the Scrum Team and aren’t responsible for DoD adherence.