Agile Techniques and Disruptive Technologies

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What do Agile techniques and approaches effectively manage?

Disruptive technologies and project scope

Disruptive technologies, scope changes, and project risk (correct)

Project risk and team performance

Project timeline and budget allocation

Which domain is associated with Agile approaches and managing project risk?

Stakeholder Management

Project Scope Management

Project Integration Management

Business Environment (correct)

Why is it essential to use Agile approaches in a project with a significant degree of change?

To create detailed project plans

To accommodate changes and manage project risk (correct)

To manage project timeline and budget

To ensure traditional approaches are followed

What is the best approach for an Agile process analyst in the given scenario?

Show Anu the benefits of Agile approaches (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Anu, the project leader, in the given scenario?

To create a detailed project plan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Agile approaches in a complex project?

To accommodate changes and manage project risk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response to Anu's request for a detailed project plan?

Explain the benefits of Agile approaches to Anu (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which knowledge area is Agile approaches and project lifecycle typically categorized?

Development Approach and Life Cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the project sponsor asks for a detailed project schedule in an Agile project?

Revoke the detailed schedule and explain the reasons to the sponsor (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you revoke the detailed project schedule in an Agile project?

Because it compromises the team agility in responding to changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of using a detailed project schedule in an Agile project?

It compromises the team agility in responding to changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when stakeholders propose exclusive use of predictive and Agile life cycles for new initiatives?

Reject the idea of using a single life cycle for all projects (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not recommended to use a single life cycle for all projects?

Because no life cycle is perfect for all projects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main agenda item for the brainstorming session with stakeholders?

To identify suitable project life cycles for new initiatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when implementing a life cycle for a project?

Selecting the right life cycle for the project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of Agile projects in terms of planning?

Prioritizing flexibility and adaptability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most important attribute of any product or feature?

The value customers associate with it (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct reason for blending Agile and Kanban approaches?

Increasing resource utilization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Agile and Kanban approaches?

Focus on project objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a project incorporate both Agile and Kanban approaches?

To achieve project objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for customers when using a product or feature?

The value it delivers to them (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use Agile approaches?

To increase resource utilization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using Agile approaches and Kanban?

Achieving project objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a project team blend Agile and Kanban?

To achieve project objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of using a Kanban board in Agile development?

To visualize the flow of work and manage WIP limits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended solution to limit work in process?

Limit WIP based on team capacity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Kanban board in Agile development?

To manage team capacity and workflow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a valid Agile principle?

Deliver working software in short iterations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a Kanban board to manage workflow?

It enables teams to visualize and manage their workflow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Kanban board in Agile development?

To visualize and manage workflow, and make impediments visible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of limiting WIP based on team capacity?

It reduces the likelihood of overloading the team (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an invalid Agile principle?

Plan conservatively and deliver aggressively (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a project manager regarding contractual requirements?

Conform to all contractual requirements and communicate them to the team (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response to a team's demand to prioritize working software over comprehensive documentation?

Conform to contractual requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct approach to handle a team's demand to develop comprehensive documentation before releasing prototypes?

Conform to contractual requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response to a client organization's demand to drop the documentation requirement?

Conform to contractual requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of Agile in terms of approach, method, practice, technique, or framework?

Agile is an approach, a method, a practice, a technique, or a framework depending on the context (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Agile in terms of approach, method, practice, technique, or framework?

Agile is a flexible approach that can be viewed as an approach, a method, a practice, a technique, or a framework (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response to a team member's question about the nature of Agile?

Agile is a flexible approach that can be viewed as an approach, a method, a practice, a technique, or a framework (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a project manager in introducing Agile to a project management office?

Educating the team on the Agile approach, method, practice, technique, or framework (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agile Techniques and Approaches

Agile techniques and approaches manage disruptive technologies, scope changes, and project risk.

Agile Practice

Agile approaches are better than traditional approaches if there is a significant degree of change associated with the project work.

Understanding Agile

Agile can be viewed as an approach, a method, a practice, a technique, or a framework depending on the context of use.

Kanban Board

A Kanban board helps visualize the flow of work, makes impediments easily visible, and allows flow to be managed by adjusting the work in process limits.

Agile Principles

"Plan conservatively and deliver aggressively" is not a valid Agile principle.

Agile Projects

Agile projects are not plan-driven and do not follow detailed plans, as this compromises the team's agility in responding to changes.

Project Life Cycles

Exclusive use of a life cycle on all projects is not recommended, as each project finds a spot on the life cycle spectrum.

Value Delivery

A successful project, product, or feature is the one that delivers value to the customer.

Blended Approaches

Project teams sometimes blend various methods to achieve project objectives, such as using both Kanban and Agile approaches.

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Description

This quiz assesses the understanding of agile techniques and approaches in managing disruptive technologies and scope changes. It covers the effective management of complex projects and adaptability in response to change.