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Sprints in Scrum are typically 4–6 weeks long.
Sprints in Scrum are typically 4–6 weeks long.
False
The Scrum master acts as a facilitator for the development team.
The Scrum master acts as a facilitator for the development team.
True
Daily meetings in Scrum are attended by only the Scrum master.
Daily meetings in Scrum are attended by only the Scrum master.
False
One benefit of Scrum is that unstable requirements can cause delays in progress.
One benefit of Scrum is that unstable requirements can cause delays in progress.
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The product backlog is a list of features to be developed during the sprint.
The product backlog is a list of features to be developed during the sprint.
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The principal responsibility of software project managers is to manage the project so that the software is delivered on time and within the planned budget.
The principal responsibility of software project managers is to manage the project so that the software is delivered on time and within the planned budget.
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Agile project management follows a strictly plan-driven approach.
Agile project management follows a strictly plan-driven approach.
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Scrum is an agile method that does not focus on iterative development.
Scrum is an agile method that does not focus on iterative development.
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Agile methods are most effective when the system is developed by a small, co-located team.
Agile methods are most effective when the system is developed by a small, co-located team.
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In Scrum, the development team should consist of more than 7 members.
In Scrum, the development team should consist of more than 7 members.
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A plan-driven approach is preferred for small systems that require larger development teams.
A plan-driven approach is preferred for small systems that require larger development teams.
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A potentially shippable product increment means the software is in a finished state and requires no further work before release.
A potentially shippable product increment means the software is in a finished state and requires no further work before release.
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Customer involvement is crucial for the success of agile methods.
Customer involvement is crucial for the success of agile methods.
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Prioritizing changes is easy in systems with many stakeholders.
Prioritizing changes is easy in systems with many stakeholders.
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Individual personalities of team members do not affect their performance in agile methods.
Individual personalities of team members do not affect their performance in agile methods.
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Study Notes
Agile Project Management
- Project managers are tasked with delivering software on time and within budget.
- Traditional project management is plan-driven, involving detailed planning of deliverables, timelines, and team roles.
- Agile project management shifts focus to incremental development, emphasizing adaptability and iterative processes.
Scrum Overview
- Scrum is an agile framework prioritizing iterative development management.
- Consists of three phases:
- Initial planning: defining project objectives and software architecture.
- Sprint cycles: each cycle produces a system increment.
- Project closure: wrapping up, documenting outcomes, and learning from experiences.
Scrum Terminology
- Development Team: Comprised of up to 7 self-organizing developers responsible for software and project documentation.
- Potentially Shippable Product Increment: The completed software increment ready for delivery without additional work required.
Scrum Sprint Cycle
- Sprints last between 2-4 weeks.
- Begins with the product backlog, prioritizing tasks to be completed.
- Involves collaborative selection of features to develop, involving both the project team and customers.
Team Dynamics in Scrum
- Teams operate independently from the customer, with communication routed through a Scrum Master.
- The Scrum Master prevents distractions and facilitates team interactions and daily updates.
- Daily meetings (Scrums) promote information sharing, progress reporting, and problem-solving among team members.
Benefits of Scrum
- Breaks down projects into manageable pieces, enhancing understanding.
- Unstable requirements do not hinder project progression.
- Improved visibility and communication across the entire team fosters collaboration.
Agile Principles and Organizational Practice
- Customer Involvement: Requires an engaged customer who represents stakeholders, often challenging in reality.
- Embrace Change: Difficult to prioritize changes with many stakeholders involved.
- Incremental Delivery: Rapid iterations may conflict with longer business planning cycles.
- Maintain Simplicity: Delivery pressure can impede desired simplifications.
- People over Process: Team dynamics may not always support intense agile methodologies.
Factors affecting Agile Application
- System size: Agile works best with small, co-located teams for informal communication.
- System complexity: Detailed analysis may necessitate a more structured approach.
- Regulation: Systems under regulation require comprehensive documentation.
- Team capabilities: Agile methods often demand higher skill levels and good organization.
Organizational Considerations
- Traditional organizations may resist agile due to established plan-based cultures.
- impacts of documentation practices and customer feedback availability on agile integration.
- Compatibility of agile practices with existing organizational procedures and cultures is critical.
Agile in Large Systems
- Large systems generally consist of separate, intercommunicating subsystems, each managed by different teams.
- Product Architects: Collaborating architects from different teams design and evolve the overall system architecture.
- Release Alignment: Synchronizing release schedules across teams to deliver a cohesive system.
- Scrum of Scrums: Representatives from each team meet daily to discuss progress and coordinate efforts.
Cultural and Organizational Resistance to Agile
- Managers may hesitate to embrace agile due to lack of experience.
- Large organizations may have established quality standards that conflict with agile flexibility.
- Varied skill levels within large teams may challenge effective agile implementation.
- Resistance often arises from entrenched practices in organizations accustomed to conventional systems engineering.
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This quiz focuses on Lecture 6 of Agile Software Development, highlighting essential principles of Agile project management. It covers the responsibilities of software project managers and the strategies used to deliver projects on time and within budget.
