Agile Concepts

Question 1

When is waterfall method most useful? (2)

Answer 1

Entire scope is known in advance and the task will remain stable

Question 2

What is the traditional sequential work model called?

Answer 2

Waterfall method

Question 3

Principal downside to the waterfall method

Answer 3

Making changes is difficult and expensive

Question 4

Agule model applies to projects with 2 main characteristics

Answer 4

Complex and with changing requirements

Question 5

Agile doesnt mean fast, it means..

Answer 5

Flexible and able to adapt quickly

Question 6

Agile is a combination of 2

Answer 6

Iterative and incremental

Question 7

What does iterative mean?

Answer 7

Feedback is taken after each sprint before moving forward

Question 8

What does incremental mean?

Answer 8

Work is accomplished in small chunks

Question 9

Agile manifesto principles

Answer 9

Value individuals, working software is priority, respond to change, collaborate with customer

Question 10

What does the Principle mean?: early value delivery

Answer 10

Focus on the minimal viable product

Question 11

What does the Principle mean?: change for good

Answer 11

Do not resist change in requirements, go with the flow

Question 12

What does the Principle mean?: weeks not months

Answer 12

Sprints should be of 2-4 weeks or less

Question 13

What does the Principle mean? Partner developers and business people

Answer 13

Business people should be available for questions everyday

Question 14

What does the Principle mean? Direct communication

Answer 14

Preferably face to face

Question 15

What does the Principle mean? Show and tell

Answer 15

End every sprint with an improved product

Question 16

What does the Principle mean? Keep it steady

Answer 16

Keep a sustainable pace, dont compromise quality and avoid burnout

Question 17

What does the Principle mean? Keep it simple

Answer 17

Look for simple and elegant solutions

Question 18

What does the Principle mean? Empower the team

Answer 18

Allow the team to make decisions

Question 19

What does the Principle mean? Continuous improvement

Answer 19

Step back and review at the end of every iteration

Question 20

The 5 agile steps

Answer 20

Envision
Speculate
Explore
Adapt
Close

Question 21

Agile step: envision: substeps

Answer 21

Product vision
Project scope
Project team
Project approach

Question 22

Agile step:envision:product vision

Answer 22

Product owner + stakeholders define product

Question 23

Agile step:envision:project scope

Answer 23

Define product requirements as backlog items

Question 24

Agile step:envision:project team

Answer 24

Get the right people according to backlog

Question 25

Agile step:envision:project approach

Answer 25

Processes and techniques to be used

Question 26

Agile step:speculate substeps (2)

Answer 26

Create epics and break them down into features Release plan

Question 27

Agile step: explore

Answer 27

Start with a plan for each sprint. Each individual commits to their own work

Question 28

6 top benefits of the agile method

Answer 28

Quick delivery of value Greater rate of project completion Higher quality through evolving designs Faster time to market Improved job satisfaction Higher productivity and lower costs

Question 29

3 pilars of scrum

Answer 29

Transparency Inspection Adaptation

Question 30

Values of scrum CFORC

Answer 30

Commitment Focus Respect Courage

Question 31

CFORC: Commitment

Answer 31

Each team member commits to their own workload

Question 32

CFORC: FOCUS

Answer 32

Focus on a small part of the project

Question 33

CFORC: OPENESS

Answer 33

Willingness to share info openly

Question 34

CFORC: COURAGE

Answer 34

To disagree with others

Question 35

What is product backlog?

Answer 35

Items that might add value to the product

Question 36

Steps of the scrum process

Answer 36

Product backlog Sprint backlog planning Sprint process Sprint retrospective

Question 37

What is the scrum balance scorecard for?

Answer 37

Measure the sucess of scrum implementation within a company

Question 38

Types of metrics included un the scrum balance scorecard? (4)

Answer 38

Future orientation Business value Operational excellence Customer orientation

Question 39

Framework which is a step by step approach to introduce scrum to a company

Answer 39

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