Week 1: The Fundamentals of Agile
The Fundamentals of Agile INTRODUCTION
The Google Project Management: Professional Certificate offers a comprehensive Fundamentals of Agile course, providing an in-depth exploration of the Agile project management methodology and Scrum theory. This course is designed to help learners understand the principles and history behind Agile, as well as how it is best suited for industries that face frequent change and uncertainty, such as technology and media. It also delves into how to effectively combine various Agile approaches to create optimal solutions for any project.
Learning Objectives:
- Project Management certificate program structure: Understand the layout of the certificate program and how each course builds on the previous one.
- History and motivation behind Agile and Scrum: Gain insight into the origins of Agile project management and Scrum, and why these methods evolved to address the challenges of rapidly changing industries.
- Agile approach and philosophy: Learn the core values and principles that define Agile, and how they can be applied in project management to increase flexibility and responsiveness.
- Agile’s suitability for uncertain environments: Understand why Agile is particularly effective for industries where change is constant and unpredictability is common.
- Origins of Scrum and Scrum theory: Discover the basics of Scrum, one of the most widely used Agile frameworks, and how it provides a structured approach to managing and completing projects.
- Differentiating Agile frameworks: Learn about the different Agile frameworks, and when and why you might choose to blend multiple approaches to create the most effective solution for your project.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: THE AGILE APPROACH
1. What is a deliverable?
- The tasks produced during a project
- Any communications sent from one party to another during a project
- The team feedback gathered during a project
- A tangible outcome from a project that provides customer value (CORRECT)
Correct: Deliverables are concrete results produced from a project. The timing and method of their release can vary depending on the project management approach used.
2. What is the difference between Agile and Waterfall project management approaches? Select all that apply.
- Waterfall is more flexible than Agile, as it accounts for changes in stakeholders’ needs as the project progresses.
- Agile and Waterfall approaches are the same. There are no major differences between the two.
- Agile is a less linear approach than Waterfall. (CORRECT)
- Waterfall aims for predictability and tries to avoid change, while Agile embraces the reality that the world is uncertain and unpredictable. (CORRECT)
Agile is a more flexible and less linear approach than Waterfall. In Agile, the team can move quickly and easily as they adapt to changes.
Waterfall focuses on predictability, while Agile embraces uncertainty. Waterfall follows a sequential or linear progression of phases, whereas Agile uses an iterative approach.
3. When it comes to deliverables, what are the differences between Waterfall and Agile? Select all that apply.
- Agile projects have one major release, at the end of the project.
- Agile and Waterfall project deliverable releases follow a comparable schedule.
- Agile project deliverable releases are smaller and more frequent throughout the project. (CORRECT)
- Waterfall project deliverable releases are often at the end of the project. (CORRECT)
Agile project releases are smaller and more frequent throughout the project, while Waterfall projects typically release their deliverables at the end.
Waterfall projects often release their deliverables at the end, while Agile projects offer smaller and more frequent releases throughout the project.
4. What are the benefits of Agile projects? Select all that apply.
- They deliver one product release at the end of the project, which helps save time and energy.
- They embrace the reality that the world, markets, and users are uncertain and unpredictable. (CORRECT)
- They help the customer realize—and receive—the product they really wanted. (CORRECT)
- They seek out ways to work more efficiently by streamlining processes without losing value. (CORRECT)
The Agile approach recognizes and embraces the reality of an uncertain world. Agile projects also focus on delivering what customers want while streamlining processes along the way.
An Agile project helps customers realize—and receive—the product they want, while also embracing uncertainty and streamlining processes throughout the project.
The key to streamlining is reducing waste. Examples of waste reduction include eliminating unnecessary documentation and product features that customers don’t ultimately want. Agile projects embrace uncertainty and focus on delivering what customers need.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: THE AGILE MANIFESTO
1. Which of the following statements best describe the Agile Manifesto? Select all that apply.
- The Manifesto helps project managers and stakeholders focus on end products and deliverables rather than on users.
- The Manifesto establishes a new approach that proves the Waterfall model wrong.
- The Manifesto lays out a software development process that is flexible and focuses on people. (CORRECT)
- The Manifesto captures Agile’s values and reinforcing principles to support Agile project management planning and processes. (CORRECT)
The Manifesto brings together the expertise of thought leaders in the tech industry to establish a more effective approach to software development. It defines a flexible process that prioritizes people, captures Agile’s values and reinforcing principles, and supports Agile planning and processes.
The Agile Manifesto outlines Agile’s values and reinforcing principles, which guide how teams and organizations can implement Agile project management. It also establishes a flexible process that puts people first, captures Agile’s values and reinforcing principles, and supports Agile planning and processes.
2. Fill in the blank: The Agile Manifesto emphasizes _____ over processes and tools.
- individuals and interactions (CORRECT)
- feedback and procedures
- communication and feedback
- flexibility and communication
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3. How many values and principles make up the Agile Manifesto?
- 4 values, 14 principles
- 4 values, 12 principles (CORRECT)
- 14 values, 10 principles
- 5 values, 14 principles
Correct: The Manifesto has four values and a set of 12 principles. These values and principles inform the why, how, and what of Agile project management planning and processes.
4. Which of the following projects are best suited to an Agile approach? Select all that apply.
- Projects with a set design and goals that are unlikely to change
- Projects with clear client expectations that face minimal uncertainty
- Projects that are susceptible to change or uncertainty (CORRECT)
- Projects that are complex and fast-paced (CORRECT)
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Agile delivers value in a world marked by high levels of uncertainty, risk, and competition. It enables teams to respond quickly to new information, opportunities, and technologies. As a result, Agile is most effective for complex, fast-paced projects that are prone to change or uncertainty.
5. Fill in the blank: VUCA is an acronym that stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and _____.
- assumptions
- adaptability
- ambiguity (CORRECT)
- alternatives
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: AGILE FRAMEWORKS
1. Which of the following statements about Scrum are true? Select all that apply.
- Scrum refers to a football team’s protective equipment.
- Scrum is an acronym for the processes that make up the Agile methodology.
- Scrum gets its name from a formation in rugby where all of the players lean forward, lock their heads together, and get possession of the ball so they can gain precious yards and score. (CORRECT)
- Scrum refers to a specific Agile framework that features teams working closely together to get the project across the finish line, like players in a rugby match. (CORRECT)
Scrum refers to a formation in rugby where all players work together, heads down, to gain possession of the ball. Once they have possession, they work to move the ball across the line and score. Similarly, Scrum teams collaborate to move the project forward and get it across the finish line.
Scrum teams work closely together to get the project across the finish line, much like the scrum formation in rugby.
2. What are some takeaways from the Spotify example? Select all that apply.
- Copy others’ models exactly.
- Adapt based on your team’s goals. (CORRECT)
- Don’t be afraid of trial and error. (CORRECT)
- Never stop improving. (CORRECT)
The Spotify example demonstrates the importance of adapting based on your team’s goals. It may take time to find the right balance of collaboration and ownership. This example also highlights the need to embrace trial and error and continuously improve.
The Spotify example shows that you shouldn’t be afraid of trial and error. You can always try something new and make adjustments if necessary. It also emphasizes the importance of adapting to team goals and continuously improving.
The Spotify example illustrates the need to never stop striving for improvement. There are always changes you can make to improve things. It also emphasizes adapting to team goals and embracing trial and error.
3. What are the roles within a Scrum Team? Select all that apply.
- Project Manager
- Development Team (CORRECT)
- Product Owner (CORRECT)
- Scrum Master (CORRECT)
The members of the Development Team are essential to the Scrum methodology. In a Scrum Team, the Development Team members are responsible for determining how the team will deliver the product. The other two core Scrum roles are the Scrum Master and the Product Owner.
One of the roles in a Scrum Team is the Product Owner, who maximizes the value of the product and the work of the team. The other two core Scrum roles are the Scrum Master and the Development Team members.
One of the roles in a Scrum Team is the Scrum Master, who ensures that the team adheres to Agile values and principles, following the processes and practices they have agreed upon. The other two core Scrum roles are the Product Owner and the Development Team members.
4. Which Agile methodology provides transparent visual feedback to everyone who might be interested in the status of work in progress?
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Scrum
- Kanban (CORRECT)
- Lean
Correct: One reason that Kanban is so popular is that it provides transparent visual feedback about the status of work in progress. This Agile approach features Kanban boards, which display the progress of a project as “to do,” “in progress,” and “done.”
Agile Project Management WEEKLY CHALLENGE 1
1. Fill in the blank: Agile project management is _____; the team operates within many short blocks of time where deliverables will evolve and improve depending on the feedback received.
- iterative (CORRECT)
- linear
- repetitive
- inflexible
2. As a project manager, when can an Agile methodology best support your project? Select all that apply.
- When the project faces constraints, including costs or time
- When the project receives feedback from diverse stakeholders, with competing interests (CORRECT)
- When the project may need adjustments along the way (CORRECT)
- When the project deliverable is not yet clear (CORRECT)
3. What are the four values of the Agile Manifesto? Select all that apply.
- Individuals and interactions over processes and tools (CORRECT)
- Customer collaboration over contract negotiation (CORRECT)
- Responding to change over following a plan (CORRECT)
- Prioritizing documentation over processes
- Working software over comprehensive documentation (CORRECT)
4. What does the Agile Manifesto mean by value delivery? Select all that apply.
- Simplify and maximize the amount of work not done (CORRECT)
- Deliver highly valuable products to customers (CORRECT)
- Save clients as much money as possible
- Deliver products quickly and frequently (CORRECT)
5. What does VUCA stand for?
- Volume, uncertainty, complexity, and accuracy
- Volatility, upheaval, collaboration, and ambiguity
- Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (CORRECT)
- Veracity, uncertainty, collaboration, and accountability
6. In the VUCA concept, what does volatility refer to? Select all that apply.
- The high number of interrelated forces that influence a project
- A lack of predictability
- A high likelihood of disruptions in your operations (CORRECT)
- The rate of change and churn in a business or situation (CORRECT)
7. Where does Scrum get its name? Select all that apply.
- Scrum refers to a football team’s huddle.
- Scrum is an acronym for the processes that make up the Agile methodology.
- Scrum refers to a formation in rugby where players huddle closely together with their heads down while trying to gain possession of the ball. (CORRECT)
- The purpose of the rugby scrum is for each player on the team to play their role in order to work together and achieve their shared goal. (CORRECT)
8. As a project manager, you’re leading a project that has clear requirements and goals based on mandated regulation. Which methodology is the best choice for your project?
- Waterfall (CORRECT)
- Scrum
- Agile
- Iterative
9. What does it mean to say that Agile project management takes an iterative approach? Select all that apply.
- The activities are completed in a linear fashion
- The team operates within many shorter blocks of time (CORRECT)
- The project processes are repeated (CORRECT)
- The team takes a subset of all the project’s activities and does all the work (CORRECT)
10. You are managing a project and your customer does not know which features they want in the end product. How can Agile help solve your customer’s problem? Select all that apply.
- Agile enables you to produce more than one version of the product. Then, the customer can decide which one they prefer.
- Agile helps you create a product requirements document, formally-approved project plans, and a change control board, with the aim of protecting the team from building something that the customer doesn’t want and minimizing any changes.
- Agile helps your team frequently and quickly get customer feedback. This enables you to make changes as needed and give your customer the product they really want. (CORRECT)
- Agile acknowledges the fact that things change and is designed to embrace these changes as your project progresses. (CORRECT)
11. As an Agile project manager, you should value individuals and interactions over processes and tools. What does this mean for your team? Select all that apply.
- Forgo using processes and tools in order to speed up the production process.
- Have brief conversations rather than long, drawn out email exchanges. (CORRECT)
- Work together with your team to help each other achieve the best outcomes possible. (CORRECT)
- Improve collaboration within the team by effectively using processes and tools to drive and facilitate your project. (CORRECT)
12. How do Agile teams collaborate with their business partners and stakeholders to create business value for the organization and their users? Select all that apply.
- Gather feedback at the end of the project only
- Help each other achieve the best outcome (CORRECT)
- Work together with business people and developers throughout the project (CORRECT)
- Welcome changing requirements (CORRECT)
13. As a project manager, what are some reasons you might choose to follow a Scrum methodology? Select all that apply.
- It supports and reinforces the Waterfall model.
- It has clear roles and responsibilities for your team, but emphasizes the power of the team as a whole. (CORRECT)
- It offers a regular and predictable meeting and delivery schedule, with predefined agendas and outcomes for the meetings. (CORRECT)
- It’s free and open for everyone. (CORRECT)
14. What are the five principles of Lean methodology? Select all that apply.
- Collect feedback
- Establish pull (CORRECT)
- Map value stream (CORRECT)
- Define value (CORRECT)
- Pursue perfection (CORRECT)
- Create flow (CORRECT)
15. How does an Agile team create and maintain the right interpersonal and team dynamics to deliver value for the customers and the business? Select all that apply.
- They do not waste time on face-to-face feedback.
- They do their work during intense periods of high workloads followed by periods of light workload.
- They know face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to communicate. (CORRECT)
- They build projects around motivated individuals. (CORRECT)
16. What are the four basic activities performed during the product development process of the XP method?
- Designing, coding, testing, and listening (CORRECT)
- Planning, coding, summarizing, and developing
- Planning, collaborating, testing, and designing
- Designing, collaborating, testing, and summarizing
Correct: These are the four basic activities performed during the development process of the XP method.
17. Why would you want to blend the Agile and Waterfall approaches? Select all that apply.
- Your team is reluctant to follow one approach or the other, so to make everyone happy, you blend the approaches.
- A vendor on your project may already be following a traditional approach and the integration of teams will require blending of methods. (CORRECT)
- Stakeholders may be more comfortable with traditional approaches and workflows, but, your project team is already established in Scrum and they wish to continue. (CORRECT)
- There may be regulatory requirements that insist on certain traditional work processes, such as large requirements documents for certifications. (CORRECT)
18. As a project manager, you’re leading a project that has an initial set of requirements at kick off, but you know this list will grow and change. Your team will work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements as the project moves forward. What approach is the best choice for your project?
- Scrum
- Linear
- Agile (CORRECT)
- Waterfall
19. You’re the lead project manager at Office Green LLC, a commercial landscaping company focused on interior plant design. Your company’s market research team identifies a major shift to workers setting up home offices. Your team wants to pursue this business opportunity.
The goal is to deliver their new service, called Virtual Verde, and you don’t have any existing project plans to build off of or time to do a lot of prep work. Which factors do you face? Select all that apply.
- Budget constraints
- Uncertainty and ambiguity (CORRECT)
- Volatility (CORRECT)
- Complexity (CORRECT)
20. What kind of process is the project management approach based on the Agile Manifesto?
- A linear and sequential process that doesn’t allow changes to the project scope once the project starts
- An iterative, flexible process that incorporates necessary changes throughout the process and is based on foundational values and principles (CORRECT)
- A flexible process that is varied and does not allow for changes once the process has started
Correct: The Agile process is a flexible one that incorporates necessary changes throughout the process.
21. In 2001, thought leaders and creators came together to find common ground between their methods and solve a problem. The problem, they agreed, was that companies were so focused on planning and documenting their projects they lost sight of what really mattered: _____.
- making a profit
- collaborating with stakeholders
- pleasing their customers (CORRECT)
- completing projects on time
Correct: Thought leaders and creators came together to help companies better please their customers.
22. Why was Agile created? Select all that apply.
- To complement the Waterfall model
- To help project managers who work with unpredictability (CORRECT)
- To act as a direct response to the strict linear processes of Waterfall (CORRECT)
- To embrace the reality that the world is uncertain (CORRECT)
Correct: Agile was created to help project managers who work with unpredictable projects.
Correct: Agile was created as a direct response to the Waterfall model.
Correct: Agile was created to embrace the reality that the world is unpredictable.
23. Formally-approved project plans work well with a Waterfall process, when the desired end product is known and understood.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
Correct: The Waterfall process is most effective when there is a formally approved project plan and the desired end product is clearly defined and well understood.
24. Which three of the following are Agile values?
- Comprehensive documentation over working software
- Individuals and interactions over processes and tools (CORRECT)
- Customer collaboration over contract negotiation (CORRECT)
- Responding to change over following a plan (CORRECT)
Agile values people communicating with each other over using processes and tools to enforce a specific way of working. This means teams are encouraged to collaborate and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes.
In Agile projects, customer satisfaction is the highest priority. While contracts still exist, the focus shifts to understanding customer needs and allowing room for collaborative, customer-focused work.
In Agile projects, teams must recognize that change is inevitable and uncertainty is a natural part of the process. The most successful projects are those that can smoothly integrate change
25. Which two of the following are Business Collaboration principles?
- Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.
- Working software is the primary measure of progress.
- Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project. (CORRECT)
- Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage. (CORRECT)
This is one of the principles of Business Collaboration, which emphasizes the value of collaborating to create business value. Another principle is to welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes leverage change for the customer’s competitive advantage.
This is one of the principles of Business Collaboration, which emphasizes the value of collaborating to create business value. Another principle states that business people and developers must work together daily.
26. Which element of VUCA refers to the rate of change and churn in a business or situation?
- Volatility (CORRECT)
- Uncertainty
- Complexity
- Ambiguity
Correct: VUCA is an acronym for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In a volatile project, it may seem like things never settle into a normal rhythm.
27. Agile is best-suited for what type of projects? Select all that apply.
- Projects that have a high degree of stability
- Projects that have a degree of uncertainty (CORRECT)
- Projects that are ambiguous (CORRECT)
- Projects with a high level of complexity (CORRECT)
- Projects that experience volatility (CORRECT)
Correct: Agile is best-suited for projects with high VUCA parameters.
28. Which of the following statements are true about the Scrum framework? Select all that apply.
- Scrum is a framework of the Waterfall methodology.
- A team of cross-functional members come together to build deliverables and deliver value to their users. (CORRECT)
- In Scrum, work is completed in short cycles called Sprints, and the team meets daily to discuss current tasks and their progress. (CORRECT)
- The originators of Scrum saw their teams as a heads-down group working very closely to get the ball down the field. (CORRECT)
Correct: The Scrum framework includes cross-functional teams who come together to build deliverables and deliver value to users.
Correct: In the Scrum framework, the work is completed in short cycles called Sprints, and teams meet daily to discuss their current tasks and progress.
Correct: The Scrum framework is based on a rugby scrum, where the team puts their heads down and works to get the ball down the field.
29. Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central artifact in Scrum where all possible ideas, deliverables, features, or tasks are captured for the team to work on. It’s prioritized and proactively managed continuously throughout the life of the project.
- Product Backlog (CORRECT)
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Backlog
- Sprint
Correct: The Product Backlog is the central artifact of Scrum.
30. What are the two benefits of the Kanban methodology?
- Kanban maps out the process or stream to include all the steps involved in producing value for the customer.
- Kanban tests out more and smaller features of a product before building them in full.
- Kanban ensures that the project team only accepts a sustainable amount of in-progress work. (CORRECT)
- Kanban provides transparent visual feedback to everyone who might be interested about the status of work in progress. (CORRECT)
Kanban offers two key benefits. First, it provides transparent visual feedback about the status of work in progress. Second, it ensures the team only accepts a sustainable amount of in-progress work.
The Kanban methodology is based on two Japanese words: “Kan,” meaning sign, and “Ban,” meaning board. Kanban provides transparent visual feedback about the status of work in progress and ensures the team only accepts a sustainable amount of in-progress work.
31. Which Extreme Programming (XP) innovation practice merges product changes into a shared version several times a day?
- Write tests, not requirements
- Avoid big design up front
- Continuous integration and continuous refactoring (CORRECT)
- Pair programming
Correct: The XP (Extreme Programming) methodology aims to improve product quality and the ability to respond to changing customer needs. To achieve this, continuous integration and continuous refactoring enable teams to receive quick feedback on the quality of the code or product.
32. Which three of the following are situations in which you might want to blend Agile and Waterfall approaches?
- A project manager and the team are working with an approach that is well-suited to the project; however, to shake things up, the project manager decides to blend approaches.
- Stakeholders, customers, or sponsors prefer traditional approaches and using workflows, but the project team wants to continue working in Scrum. (CORRECT)
- One of the vendors for a large project already follows a traditional approach and the integration of the teams requires the blending of methods. (CORRECT)
- Regulatory requirements insist on certain traditional work processes, such as large requirement documents for certifications. (CORRECT)
Correct: In this case, a project manager may choose to blend aspects of Waterfall and Agile. This allows the team to approach different parts of the project in ways that meet project requirements but don’t negatively impact other parts of the project.
Correct: Agile and Waterfall include most of the same phases and tasks; they’re just done in different ways. In this case, to successfully integrate teams, a project manager may choose to blend project management approaches.
Correct: In order to meet regulatory requirements, a project manager can blend Agile and Waterfall. Although there are differences between these approaches, they may work well together in select situations.
33. In the following scenario about team management, the project manager blends which two methodologies?
A team is developing a software product. During the retrospective for the last sprint, a team member says, “I need to implement a certain feature, but I don’t have much experience building that particular feature.” Someone else on the team is an expert on the feature, so the project manager pairs them up to build the feature during the next sprint.
- Scrum and XP (CORRECT)
- Agile and Scrum
- Scrum and Kanban
- Waterfall and XP
34. Fill in the blank: To get the full benefits from Agile, you must adopt not only its processes, but also its _____.
- software
- platform
- terminology
- mindset (CORRECT)
35. As a Waterfall project manager, your goal is to minimize any changes that could lead to scope creep. You want to protect your team from building something the client or stakeholders don’t want. What formal and rigorous process could you set up to safeguard against this?
- Kanban board
- Daily stakeholder meetings
- Formal communication freeze
- Change Control Board (CORRECT)
36. As an Agile project manager, why is it important to value customer collaboration over contract negotiation? Select all that apply.
- It allows the freedom to collaborate with customers early and often. (CORRECT)
- It encourages your team to seek out every opportunity to include the customer or stakeholder during project execution. (CORRECT)
- It reinforces that customer satisfaction is the highest priority when building a high quality and valuable product. (CORRECT)
- It saves your organization time and money.
37. How can the VUCA concept help you decide to use Agile or Waterfall? Select all that apply.
- It helps determine if your project needs more predictive stability than the Waterfall method provides.
- It helps determine if your project is too ambiguous for the Waterfall method. (CORRECT)
- It helps determine how complex your project is. (CORRECT)
- It helps determine whether your project is too volatile for the Waterfall method. (CORRECT)
38. To create the most value for the customer, you ensure the customer can ask for additional features or incremental deliveries throughout the value stream. This is an example of what Lean methodology principle?
- Create flow
- Define value
- Map value stream
- Establish pull (CORRECT)
39. As a project manager, you identify that your business plan may face major disruptive changes and a high degree of uncertainty. Which project management methodology should you follow?
- Neither Waterfall nor Agile will work
- Waterfall
- Agile (CORRECT)
- Both Waterfall and Agile can work
40. What is the product owner on your team responsible for? Select all that apply.
- Providing the final say on how to prioritize the work (CORRECT)
- Running the project team meetings
- Maximizing the value of the product and the work of the team (CORRECT)
- Owning the inventory of work (CORRECT)
41. Within the Agile model, a team operates on many short blocks of time which is in contrast to the Waterfall model. What are these short blocks of time referred to as?
- Iterations (CORRECT)
- Repetitions
- Shorts
- Dashes
42. As a project manager, you notice that your team members are spending a lot of time writing comprehensive documentation which contributes to a delay in delivering working software. What can you do to help your team recover from this and get back on track?
- Ask your team to work more hours to make up for the time spent writing documentation
- Let your team know that you will take over the documentation effort so that they can focus on producing working software
- Remind your team that while documentation is important, it is more important to produce working software (CORRECT)
- Remind your team that documentation is not important, and only working software brings business value
43. In the acronym VUCA, the “A” stands for “Ambiguity”. Which one of the following is an example of this in the context of project management?
- Major changes to project plans
- Lack of ability to determine or control future changes (CORRECT)
- Minor changes to project plans
- Disruption to the business supply chain
44. What are the main statuses used on a Kanban board? Select all that apply.
- Planning
- To do (CORRECT)
- In progress (CORRECT)
- Done (CORRECT)
45. As a project manager, you lead a project with a team of developers working remotely. The client would like to review several prototypes before settling on the final product. Which approaches should you consider for this project? Select all that apply.
- Waterfall
- Iterative
- Agile (CORRECT)
- Scrum (CORRECT)
45. The Agile model is well known to be successful within the tech industry, but it is also successful in many other industries. Which aspects of the Agile model allow it to be applied across different industries? Select all that apply.
- Upfront design
- Customer focus (CORRECT)
- Flexible (CORRECT)
- Iterations (CORRECT)
46. In Agile, how are processes streamlined to reduce waste? Select all that apply.
- Increasing the number of iterations
- By removing unnecessary documentation (CORRECT)
- Increasing team and stakeholder collaboration (CORRECT)
- By reducing time spent on unwanted features (CORRECT)
47. In Scrum, what does the Product Backlog refer to?
- Where current progress of user stories is tracked
- Where all features, tasks, ideas, and deliverables are recorded (CORRECT)
- Where the Product Owner keeps track of completed items
- Where anything blocking the progress of the project is reported
48. What innovative practices does the XP methodology use? Select all that apply.
- Big design upfront
- Solo programming
- Write tests, not requirements (CORRECT)
- Pair programming (CORRECT)
49. Retrospectives are a key component of which methodology?
- Kanban
- Scrum (CORRECT)
- XP
- Lean
50. Your team completes work in larger chunks and keeps comprehensive documentation to track handoffs between phases. Which methodology are you using?
- Linear
- Scrum
- Waterfall (CORRECT)
- Agile
51. Agile project management works well with projects that take an iterative approach. What does this mean? Select all that apply.
- The project will take longer to complete
- The team operates within many short blocks of time (CORRECT)
- Project deliverables improve continuously based on feedback (CORRECT)
- Project processes are repeated many times during the life cycle of the project (CORRECT)
52. As an Agile project manager you are faced with a situation where an additional feature is required before moving forward. This additional feature was not part of the original plan. What would be the best way to handle this situation?
- Respond to the change rather than follow the original plan (CORRECT)
- Have your team continue with the plan while you implement the feature yourself
- Finish the plan and then revisit the new feature
- Tell the client the feature was not part of the original plan so it cannot be implemented
53. Test first development is a best practice in what popular Agile framework?
- Scrum
- XP (CORRECT)
- Kanban
- Waterfall
54. Waterfall and Agile include how many of the same phases and tasks?
- None
- A couple
- Most (CORRECT)
- All
55. In the acronym VUCA, the “U” stands for “Uncertainty.” What does “Uncertainty” mean in the context of VUCA?
- Major change to employee workspace
- Minor changes to budget
- Lack of predictability (CORRECT)
- Lack of business plans
56. As the project manager of an Agile team, you decide that your team should use pair programming and daily standups. Which two Agile approaches does this team blend? Select all that apply.
- Kanban
- Lean
- Scrum (CORRECT)
- XP (CORRECT)
57. Part of the Agile process is to reflect together as a team on how to become more effective, then implement the feedback from these reflections to improve. What is the Agile name given to this process of team reflection?
- Hindsight
- Standup
- Retrospective (CORRECT)
- Continuous learning
58. As a project manager, your team is developing software in an industry with strict regulatory requirements. Your team works in iterations. Additionally, to accommodate the strict requirements, you allocate more time to planning and documentation than previous projects.
Which two project management methodologies is the project manager blending?
- Project Manager
- Product Owner (CORRECT)
- Scrum Master (CORRECT)
- Development Team (CORRECT)
59. What are the typical roles in Scrum? Select all that apply.
- A document that contains policies, standards, and procedures
- A document that outlines the procedures to take in each step of incident response (CORRECT)
- A document that details system information
- A document that outlines a security team’s contact information
The Fundamentals of Agile CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the history, approach, and philosophy of Agile project management and Scrum theory. You will understand why Agile is particularly suited to industries that are prone to change and learn how to differentiate and blend various Agile approaches.
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