At a sprint review the product owner says the increment is ready to deliver to the customer. What should the project manager infer from that statement?

The correct answer is that the product owner has evaluated the product against the definition of done (DoD). In Scrum, the Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. During the Sprint Review, the Product Owner inspects the increment and determines if it meets the Definition of Done (DoD) and is ready for release. If the increment meets the DoD, it is considered potentially shippable. The other options are incorrect because: The product owner trusting the team is a positive aspect but doesn't directly explain the "ready to deliver" statement in a formal Scrum context. The DoD is the objective measure. The product owner not having visibility is unlikely, as they are a key part of the Scrum team and should be engaged throughout the sprint. Releasing without a demo is not implied. The statement focuses on the product's readiness, not the release strategy.