MGMT8085: Agile Principles Week 1 Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a value listed in The Agile Manifesto?

  • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
  • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
  • Working software over comprehensive documentation
  • Responding to change over following a schedule (correct)
  • Responding to change over following a plan

Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 principles of Agile?

  • Product delivery occurs at the end of the project (correct)
  • Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.
  • Agile processes promote sustainable development.
  • Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
  • The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.

Which of the following is an agile methodology that was developed in the 1990s?

  • Adaptive Software Development (correct)
  • Scrum Framework
  • Rapid Application Development
  • Extreme Programming

What does the Agile Manifesto prioritize over processes and tools?

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What is the primary measure of progress in Agile, according to the Agile Manifesto?

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The Agile Manifesto was created by a group of 17 software developers in 2001 at the Snowbird meeting.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile is a methodology, meaning a step-by-step process, rather than a mindset.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditional Project Management, often referred to as Waterfall, generally works well in situations with high uncertainty and changing requirements.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Agile, planning is unimportant.

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The Agile Manifesto includes 12 principles, which are derived from the 4 values.

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What is one thing that James Newkirk recommends implementing when using an Agile framework?

<p>Don't implement a framework without adapting it to your specific needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Agile principle encourages self-organizing teams to continuously improve their effectiveness?

<p>At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways agile values and principles manifest?

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What are the 4 values defined by the Agile manifesto?

<p>Individuals and interactions over processes and tools, Working software over comprehensive documentation, Customer collaboration over contract negotiation, Responding to change over following a plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Agile Manifesto?

<p>To guide agile practitioners and their approach to delivering projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Agile Manifesto highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile practices focus on maximizing the amount of work done.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile processes are primarily focused on satisfying the customer through rapid development cycles.

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The Agile Manifesto promotes rigid adherence to a fixed plan.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile processes are suitable for projects with predictable requirements and a stable environment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does James Newkirk mean when he states that Agile is not a silver bullet?

<p>Agile frameworks should be tailored to the specific needs of a project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Agile Manifesto was created to replace traditional project management methodologies completely.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Agile Manifesto connect to Lean principles?

<p>Both focus on minimizing waste and maximizing value for customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Agile Manifesto , what is the main benefit of welcoming changing requirements even late in development?

<p>It harnesses change for the customer's competitive advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of having business people and developers work together daily throughout the project?

<p>It fosters collaboration and ensures a real-life understanding of project requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is simplicity important in Agile?

<p>It maximizes the amount of work not done, improving efficiency and value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of continuous technical excellence and good design in Agile?

<p>Enhancing agility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are self-organizing teams important in Agile?

<p>They can leverage combined skill sets, share knowledge, and develop as the project progresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Agile Manifesto promotes a single, standardized approach to managing projects.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Documentation is considered more important than working software in Agile.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Agile teams to continuously reflect on their effectiveness?

<p>To become more effective and make improvements to their behavior and processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile practices are exclusively designed for software development.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Agile Manifesto was the first agile framework developed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile methodologies are based on the principle of delivering a complete product at the end of a project.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Scrum?

<p>A popular Agile framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does adopting an Agile mindset require?

<p>Understanding and implementing different Agile frameworks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Waterfall Model

A traditional project management approach where project phases are completed sequentially in a waterfall-like manner.

Agile Methodology

Development approach that focuses on delivering value iteratively, accepting change, and collaborating closely with customers.

Agile Alliance

A group of software developers who came together to advocate for a new approach to software development based on values and principles.

Agile Manifesto

A document outlining four core values and twelve guiding principles for agile software development.

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Agile Framework

A set of practices, tools, and techniques that support the Agile Manifesto's values and principles.

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Project Plan

A document outlining the steps required to complete a project or task. It is used to track progress and ensure that all tasks are completed.

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Backlog

A list of tasks, features, or requirements prioritized for a project. It serves as a central source of information for the team.

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Backlog Refinement

A practice where the team refines and clarifies the backlog items to ensure they are well-defined and ready for development.

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Burndown Chart

A chart that shows the remaining work to be completed in a sprint or iteration.

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Daily Stand Up

A short daily meeting where team members share what they accomplished, what they plan to do, and any impediments they face.

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Definition of Done

A clearly defined set of criteria that must be met for a task or feature to be considered complete.

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Continuous Integration

The process of integrating code changes frequently to ensure that the codebase remains stable and functional.

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Kanban Board

A visual representation of the workflow, tasks, and progress of a project.

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Iteration

A short, time-boxed period for completing a specific set of work, typically lasting from one to four weeks.

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Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

A software development approach that involves creating a functional, minimally viable product quickly, getting feedback, and iterating to gradually improve the product.

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User Story

A user story describes a feature or functionality from the user's perspective. It captures what the user wants to achieve and the value it brings.

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Epic

A large, complex user story that can be broken down into smaller, more manageable stories.

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Retrospective

A structured technique for identifying and resolving issues or problems that arose during an iteration.

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Refactoring

A technique where a team analyzes and restructures the codebase to improve its design and maintainability.

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Test-Driven Development (TDD)

A development practice where developers write automated tests for each piece of code before writing the code itself.

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Velocity

A measurement of the amount of work a team can complete in a given iteration.

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Pair Programming

A collaborative development practice where two developers work together on the same task, sharing the keyboard and screen.

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Lead Time

The amount of time it takes for a task or item to move through the entire workflow, from start to finish.

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Lean

A practice that focuses on identifying and eliminating waste in the development process to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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Information Radiators

A practice where a team uses visual tools and techniques to track work progress and identify potential bottlenecks or issues.

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Lean Principles

A set of principles and practices that aim to optimize the flow of work, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

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Continuous Improvement

A technique that involves regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the chosen approach and making necessary adjustments to improve the process.

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Customer Satisfaction

A key agile principle that emphasizes prioritizing customer satisfaction by delivering working software as early and frequently as possible.

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Responding to Change

The ability to readily adapt to changing requirements or priorities. It is a core value in agile development.

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Collaboration

A principle that emphasizes having open and frequent communication within the team and with stakeholders.

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Working Software

An agile principle that encourages teams to focus on delivering a functioning product over extensive documentation.

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Simplicity

A principle that encourages teams to prioritize simplicity in their designs and approaches, focusing on what adds value.

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Continuous Reflection

A principle that encourages teams to reflect on their processes and practices regularly to identify areas for improvement.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course name: MGMT8085: Agile Principles
  • Course week: 1, Class 1
  • Goal of course: Dive into Agile principles, continuous delivery, collaboration, and change on IT Projects. Students will explore values and principles of the Agile Manifesto, enhance communication, understand the agile way of responding to change, and learn popular agile frameworks and common team roles.

Course Overview

  • The course will explore Agile principles and methodologies.
  • It covers values and principles of the Agile Manifesto.
  • The course introduces how to communicate with user stories and cross-functional teams.
  • Students will learn to respond to change in an agile manner.
  • Popular agile frameworks will be introduced and common team roles will be discussed.

Icebreaker Activities

  • Name
  • Academic Background
  • Reason for choosing Conestoga, program, and learning goals.

Course Format & Evaluation

  • Week 1: Introduction
  • Week 2: Ongoing content
  • Week 3: Quiz #1
  • Week 4: Ongoing content
  • Week 5: Quiz #2
  • Week 6: Assignment 1 due
  • Week 7: Midterm Exam
  • Week 8: Student Success Week
  • Week 9: Group Project (Part 1 Due)
  • Week 10: Continuing content
  • Week 11: Quiz #3
  • Week 12: Continuing content
  • Week 13: Quiz #4
  • Week 14: Group Project (Part 2 Due)
  • Week 15: Final Exam

Resources

  • eConestoga
  • Week-by-week content
  • PowerPoint slides
  • E-text resource
  • Agile Practice Guide (190 pages, published September 2017 by Project Management Institute)

Agile

  • Focus on thinking and interacting to achieve agility.

Learning Objectives

  • History of Agile, origins, and development reasons
  • Traditional project management vs. agile project management
  • Agile methodologies preceding Agile's formation
  • Introduction to the agile manifesto, 4 values, and 12 principles
  • Agile principles application to the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Agile values/principles relation to customer value and project risk
  • Agile mindset definition

Agile Principles

  • 1: Customer satisfaction through continuous delivery.
  • 2: Changing requirements welcome, even late in development.
  • 3: Deliver working software in short cycles.
  • 4: Daily collaboration between business people and developers.
  • 5: Support, motivation and trust in motivated individuals.
  • 6: Efficient communication through face-to-face.
  • 7: Working software as progress measure.
  • 8: Sustainable development pace.
  • 9: Continuous attention to technical excellence and design.
  • 10: Simple, minimizing work, focusing on value.
  • 11: Best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.
  • 12: Regularly improving team effectiveness.

Agile Values

  • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
  • Working software over comprehensive documentation
  • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
  • Responding to change over following a plan

Agile Explained

  • Introduction to Agile by James Newkirk video review.
  • Recommended agile framework familiarity
  • One thing James recommends when implementing an agile framework

Exercises (In-Class and Homework)

  • Evaluating agile practices and valuing sustainability
  • Value connection to activities
  • Disagreements with practices and reasoning

Next Class

  • Agile values, principles, and practices relation to project management.
  • Lean, how it relates to Agile and common agile practices.
  • Relationship between agile values, principles, and common practices in agile project management context.
  • Agile principles derivation from Agile Manifesto's values.

Asynchronous Activity (Week 1)

  • Review the Introduction to Agile video. Key questions:
    • What agile framework is James Newkirk most familiar with?
    • What is one thing James recommends when implementing an agile framework?

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This quiz is designed for Week 1 of MGMT8085: Agile Principles course. Students will test their understanding of Agile principles, the Agile Manifesto, and essential agile frameworks. Key focus will be on effective communication, collaboration, and adapting to change in IT projects.

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