Module 1

Question 1

Characteristics of Agile Project Management (5)

Answer 1

1) cross-functional teams
2) short iterations
3) incremental approach
4) business priorities and customer value
5) continuous improvement

Question 2

Primary Values of Agile (4)

Answer 2

Primary

1) individuals and interactions
2) working software
3) customer collaboration
4) responding to change

Secondary

1) process and tools
2) comprehensive documentation
3) contract negotiations
4) following a plan

Question 3

Principles of Agile (12) 1 of 2

Answer 3

1) satisfy the customer
2) welcome change
3) deliver software frequently
4) work together
5) motivate individuals
6) use face-to-face communications

Question 4

Principles of Agile (12) 2 of 2

Answer 4

7) working software = progress
8) constant pace
9) technical excellence
10) simplicity
11) self organising teams
12) reflection

Question 5

Development Models (2)

Answer 5

1) defined and linear (e.g. waterfall)

2) empirical and iterative (e.g. agile)

Question 6

Empirical and Iterative Development Model

Answer 6

• frequent evaluation and adaptation
• changes based on new information
• not all aspects are clearly defined at the start
• customers are encouraged to participate with feedback
• this is the Agile development model

Question 7

Defined and Linear Development Model

Answer 7

• processes are planned in detail before performed
• steps are sequential
• difficult to revisit steps to make changes
• this is the Waterfall development model

Question 8

Weaknesses of Waterfall Model (3)

Answer 8

• feedback received late
• errors detected late
• changes are costly

Question 9

Phases of Waterfall Model (5)

Answer 9

1) requirements
2) design
3) development
4) testing
5) deployment

Question 10

Constraints of the “Iron Triangle” (3)

Answer 10

1) scope
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2) cost — 3) schedule/time

Question 11

Constraints of the Agile Triangle (3)

Answer 11

1) value
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2) quality — 3) constraints
a) scope
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b) cost — c) schedule

Question 12

Phases of Agile Project Management (5)

Answer 12

1) envisioning
2) speculating
3) exploring
4) adapting
5) closing

Question 13

Key Roles of Agile Teams (7)

Answer 13

1) project leader
2) business analyst
3) scrum master
4) product manager
5) designer
6) developer
7) tester

Question 14

PMI: The Complete Agile Project Manager
Curriculum Code: GOC4083
Credits: 17.5 PMI-ACP
9 Courses

Answer 14

1. Agile Project Management Essentials
2. Adopting an Agile Approach to Project Management
3. An Overview of Agile Methodologies
4. Agile Planning: Project Initiating and Requirements Gathering
5. Agile Planning: Doing Estimates and Completing the Release Plan
6. Planning and Monitoring Iterations on an Agile Project
7. Leading an Agile Team
8. Managing Stakeholder Engagement on an Agile Project
9. Ensuring Delivery of Value and Quality in Agile Projects

Question 15

Key Characteristics of XP (3)

Answer 15

1. Emphasis on sustainable pace
2. Use of Pair programming
3. Use of ongoing automated testing

Question 16

Characteristics of DSDM (2)

Answer 16

1. provides business-based approach to development

2. life cycle phase has 5 stages including Feasibility Study and Implementation

Question 17

Characteristict of Crystal (2)

Answer 17

1. Different methodologies are available for projects of different complexity
2. Teams define their own coding standards and testing practices

Question 18

FDD focuses on:

Answer 18

Planning, managing and tracking product features

Question 19

Characteristics of LEAN

Answer 19

1. Helps to streamline the development

2. Eliminates project waste

Question 20

Scrum Master’s main role in projects?

Answer 20

To help team members achieve sprint goals

Question 21

XP project roles (4)

Answer 21

Designers, Programmers, Coaches, Testers

Question 22

Risks reduced by Agile (3)

Answer 22

1. Developing the wrong thing
2. Building a product of poor quality
3. Missing budget/schedule requirements