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What is a key responsibility of a Project Manager in Agile Software Project Management?
What is a key responsibility of a Project Manager in Agile Software Project Management?
- Enforcing strict contracts with customers
- Planning and scheduling the project (correct)
- Establishing comprehensive documentation
- Limiting interactions among team members
Which principle is emphasized in the Agile Manifesto regarding software delivery?
Which principle is emphasized in the Agile Manifesto regarding software delivery?
- Tools and processes take precedence
- Customer collaboration is limited to contracts
- Working software is valued over extensive documentation (correct)
- Comprehensive documentation is crucial
During which phase can project phases start without closing previous ones in iterative development?
During which phase can project phases start without closing previous ones in iterative development?
- Planning Phase
- Execution Phase (correct)
- Initiation Phase
- Completion Phase
What is the primary role of a SCRUM Master?
What is the primary role of a SCRUM Master?
What activity is NOT part of Backlog Grooming?
What activity is NOT part of Backlog Grooming?
What is the first step in the Planning Poker process?
What is the first step in the Planning Poker process?
How do team members express their estimates during Planning Poker?
How do team members express their estimates during Planning Poker?
What does the Agile principle of 'Responding to Change' emphasize?
What does the Agile principle of 'Responding to Change' emphasize?
In Agile Software Project Management, how is a project phase defined?
In Agile Software Project Management, how is a project phase defined?
What does the Agile Manifesto prioritize over comprehensive documentation?
What does the Agile Manifesto prioritize over comprehensive documentation?
Describe the role of a SCRUM Master in the Scrum framework.
Describe the role of a SCRUM Master in the Scrum framework.
What is a user story in Agile methodologies, and how is it structured?
What is a user story in Agile methodologies, and how is it structured?
During backlog grooming, what is done with user stories that no longer appear relevant?
During backlog grooming, what is done with user stories that no longer appear relevant?
What does Planning Poker facilitate during the estimation process?
What does Planning Poker facilitate during the estimation process?
Name the first action that occurs in the Planning Poker process.
Name the first action that occurs in the Planning Poker process.
What principle does the Agile Manifesto uphold regarding customer relationships?
What principle does the Agile Manifesto uphold regarding customer relationships?
In the context of backlog grooming, what is typically reassessed?
In the context of backlog grooming, what is typically reassessed?
What is a key benefit of writing user stories as part of Agile practices?
What is a key benefit of writing user stories as part of Agile practices?
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Study Notes
Project Management
- A project manager's responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coordinating, and working with people.
Project Life Cycle
- A project life cycle is defined by phases, each ending with the completion and approval of deliverables.
- In iterative systems development, a new phase can start before the previous phase is completed.
- Phases can be closed without initiating subsequent phases.
Agile Transformation
- Agile methodologies emphasize a flexible and iterative approach to software development.
Agile Manifesto
- Agile values individuals and interactions over tools and processes.
- Agile values working software over comprehensive documentation.
- Agile favors customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
- Agile prioritizes responding to change over following a plan.
SCRUM
- The SCRUM Master serves as a servant leader.
- The SCRUM Master resolves blockers and acts as the guardian of the project.
Writing User Stories/Epics
- User stories are written in the format: "As a [role], I want [goal], so that [benefit]."
Backlog Grooming
- Backlog grooming involves reassessing the relevance, priority, and estimates of user stories.
- New user stories are created based on newly discovered needs.
- Stories that are too large are split into smaller, more manageable stories.
Scrum Estimation
- The Planning Poker method is used to estimate the effort required to complete tasks.
Planning Poker Steps
- The entire team gathers with planning poker cards or a mobile application.
- The scrum master discusses each item in the product backlog with the team.
- Each team member secretly selects a value from the cards or app.
- The scrum master signals for team members to reveal their estimated values.
- Members with the highest and lowest estimates explain their reasoning.
- The team discusses the estimates and can adjust their selections based on the discussion.
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