Agile Project Management: Change Control

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What is the primary purpose of requirements in Scrum?

To provide a fixed timeline for project completion

To allow developers to work independently

To create an impressive written document

To facilitate a shared understanding of what needs to be built (correct)

What is the limitation of written requirements in sequential product development?

They are only used in Scrum

They are difficult to create

They can be easily misunderstood (correct)

They are not necessary

What happens on January 1, according to the VP of Product Management?

The VP of Product Management starts working on a new project

The requirements document is provided to the engineering organization (correct)

The engineering organization begins working on the project

The company's business analysts take a year-long break

What happens to the business analysts after providing the requirements document?

They move on to work on other projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the VP of Product Management's approach to requirements?

A project with unclear requirements and potential misunderstandings Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using conversations in Scrum?

It helps to clarify any ambiguities in requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of having all requirements at the same level of detail at the same time?

It reduces the likelihood of using conversations to elaborate on and clarify requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of progressive refinement in Scrum?

To disaggregate large requirements into smaller, more detailed items Signup and view all the answers

What happens when using sequential product development?

All requirements must be at the same level of detail at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of creating a large inventory of requirements?

It can lead to expensive rework or discarding of requirements when things change Signup and view all the answers

How are requirements treated in a sequential product development approach?

They are treated the same regardless of their priority Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach used in Scrum to handle requirements?

Progressive refinement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of acceptance tests associated with a user story?

To communicate how to determine if the story has been implemented correctly Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach called when using acceptance tests to define specific examples or desired behaviors?

Acceptance-Test-Driven Development (ATTD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of discussions about stories in Acceptance-Test-Driven Development?

Defining specific examples or desired behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Why can't files with digital rights management (DRM) restrictions be loaded to the wiki?

For legal reasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum file size allowed for upload, according to the conversation in the 'Upload File' story?

1 GB or less Signup and view all the answers

What type of files are verified in the 'Upload File' story, according to Figure 5.4?

txt, doc, jpg, gif, and png files Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the formal change control process in traditional project management?

To manage changes to the original plan and minimize deviations Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude towards requirements in Scrum?

Requirements are flexible and can be manipulated to meet business goals Signup and view all the answers

What happens to low-value requirements when resources are running out in Scrum?

They are dropped to make room for more important requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with writing a complete requirements document at the beginning of development?

It is often incomplete or inaccurate Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to a requirement if its cost/benefit ratio becomes significantly less favorable during development in Scrum?

It is dropped from the product Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of being able to add or remove requirements in Scrum?

It allows for more flexibility in meeting business goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of user stories in a product backlog?

To express the desired business value of product features Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of user stories that makes them useful for product backlog items?

They are structurally simple and easy to refine Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, why might user stories not be the best approach for representing certain product backlog items?

Because they are not suitable for certain types of requirements, such as defects Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using user stories as a central placeholder for product backlog items?

It allows for attaching additional relevant information Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where a user story might not be the best approach?

When representing a defect, such as a database corruption issue Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with providing a simple yet effective way to think about user stories?

Ron Jeffries Signup and view all the answers