False. Scrum has no “Definition of Ready”, and velocity is not a goal to maximize. Multiple teams on one product rely on refinement and a shared Definition of Done, not an extra gate before Sprint Planning.
Exam Question
True or False: When multiple Scrum Teams work on the same product, they should employ a “Definition of Ready” to maximize their velocity. A “Definition of Ready” ensures that Sprint Planning can end within its timebox. This has a positive effect on the team’s velocity, as the team will have more time for productive work. (choose the best answer)
- A. True
- B. False
Correct Answer
B. False
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Scrum Guide says “Product Backlog items that can be Done by the Scrum Team within one Sprint are deemed ready for selection in a Sprint Planning event.” That is the only readiness Scrum asks for. A formal Definition of Ready is an optional practice some teams use, and it can turn into a stage gate that delays work. The statement also assumes faster Sprint Planning boosts velocity. Velocity is an optional measure of output, not value, and pushing it up is not a Scrum goal. Good refinement, a shared Product Backlog and cross-team coordination are what help several teams plan well.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A. True This makes an optional practice mandatory and treats velocity as the goal. Neither idea comes from the Scrum Guide.
Exam Tip
Statements that join a non-Scrum practice to a velocity benefit are almost always false. Check each claim against the Scrum Guide on its own.
Key Takeaways
- Scrum defines readiness as doable within one Sprint.
- A Definition of Ready is optional and can become a gate.
- Velocity is not a target to maximize.
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