Agile Roadmapping Session Quiz and Flashcards for Final Preparation

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What is the purpose of identifying themes in the daily planning session?

To discuss the big picture and the why behind the work. (correct)

To decide on the duration of the Product Roadmap COMP 2311 session.

To assign specific tasks to each team member.

To determine the number of team members available for the session.

Why is it ideal to include subject matter experts and key stakeholders in the roadmapping session?

To reduce the overall duration of the session.

To set specific deadlines for completing tasks.

To ensure you're not missing any critical elements. (correct)

To assign roles and responsibilities to team members.

What is the significance of prioritizing themes in the daily planning process?

To select which team members will lead the discussion.

To plan the seating arrangement for the meeting.

To start assigning priority to different aspects of the product. (correct)

To decide on the time of day for holding the session.

Why should an executive sponsor be included in the roadmapping session?

To provide a high-level perspective and understand project investments. Signup and view all the answers

How does keeping the team focused in daily planning sessions benefit the iteration process?

By moving the project in the right direction for the iteration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in a roadmapping session?

Defining the product vision Signup and view all the answers

How are items in a product roadmap usually ordered?

By the order of development complexity Signup and view all the answers

Is the product roadmap fixed throughout an agile product development process?

No, it evolves based on feedback and changing priorities Signup and view all the answers

Which set of questions is important to consider when prioritizing features for a product?

Questions focusing on users' basic needs and satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

In an Agile product development process, which is typically created first, the product roadmap or the product backlog?

Product Roadmap Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Speculate stage in Agile project management?

To identify and estimate all project features Signup and view all the answers

During Agile project development, what should the technical team consider when deciding the order of building features?

Functionality perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Explore Stage in Agile project management?

Building and implementing features Signup and view all the answers

What action should the project team take when an iteration ends in Agile development, even if some features are incomplete?

Add incomplete features to the backlog Signup and view all the answers

What is a User Story in Agile project management?

A brief statement of a functional product need from the user's perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Daily Stand-Up Meetings in Agile project management?

To inform stakeholders of daily progress Signup and view all the answers

What conflict management style involves overpowering others into accepting a position or solution?

Competing Signup and view all the answers

In conflict resolution, which work style is described as being supportive, expressive, and emotional?

Arranger focus Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict management approach involves avoiding issues and people associated with conflict?

Avoiding Signup and view all the answers

What kind of thinker focuses on logical, analytical, fact-based reasoning and is great at prioritization?

Logical and analytical thinker Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict management style involves both parties giving up something to reach a decision?

Compromising Signup and view all the answers

What does a visualiser focus on according to the text?

Understanding the 'why' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between estimate and commitment in Agile?

Estimate is a worst-case scenario, commitment is a best guess Signup and view all the answers

In Agile estimation, what is the purpose of playing Planning Poker?

To encourage group discussion and prevent groupthink Signup and view all the answers

What does User Story Splitting involve in Agile development?

Splitting user stories into smaller stories based on different scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Agile teams to allow group debate during estimation?

To ensure diverse perspectives are considered for more accurate estimates Signup and view all the answers

What role do the individuals with the lowest and highest scores play during Agile estimation?

They explain their reasoning behind their estimates to promote understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of story-splitting patterns in Agile development?

To break down complex user stories into smaller, manageable pieces Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agile Methodology

Agile approach involves iterative and incremental development, not phases
Agile prioritizes value and risk analysis for feature prioritization
Agile lifecycle steps through stages for each iteration to build features quickly

Roadmapping Session

Includes product owner, Scrum masters, team members, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders
Ideal duration: at least 4 hours
Steps:
- Identify themes (groupings of features or functionality)
- Prioritize themes (priorities may not be linear)
- Close (produce a final set of lessons learned)

Agile Planning

Daily Planning: team discusses the big picture and the why behind the work
Iteration planning: business and technical teams identify features to include in the current iteration
Speculate stage: identify and estimate all project features (backlog)
Estimate vs Commitment: estimate is a best guess, commitment is a worst-case scenario

User Stories

Brief statement of a functional product need from a specific user's perspective
Format: As a [user role], I [want/need/can] [goal] so that [reason]

Conflict Management

Healthy conflict is necessary for effective team collaboration
Absence of conflict can be a problem
Project managers can foster a healthy conflict environment
Collaborating, compromising, accommodating, competing, and avoiding are conflict resolution strategies

Work Styles

Prioritiser: logical, analytical, fact-based thinker; focus on what?
Planner: organized, sequential, planned, detailed thinker; focus on how?
Arranger: supportive, expressive, and emotional thinker; focus on who?
Visualiser: Clarifies estimates vs commitments; focus on why?

Estimation Techniques

Planning Poker: Agile-influenced card game to facilitate estimation and reduce groupthink
Consider time, risk, complexity, and other relevant factors when estimating
Allow for group debate until consensus

User Story Splitting

Split user stories into smaller stories using various patterns (e.g., by workflow steps, by scenario)
Examples: splitting user profile creation, cart view, and item deletion stories

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Prepare for the Agile Final 7 Roadmapping Session by understanding the importance of daily planning, team focus, and product roadmap discussions. Learn about the key roles of product owners, Scrum masters, and team members in this meeting.

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