Agile Software Maintenance Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the focus of the structural frame in organization management?

Roles and responsibilities, coordination and control

What does the human resources frame in organization management focus on?

Providing harmony between needs of the organization and needs of people

According to the political frame in organization management, what are key issues?

Conflict and power

What is the key focus of the symbolic frame in organization management?

How humans use meaning, belief, and faith to create a culture Signup and view all the answers

What is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?

A set of integrated programs capable of managing a company’s vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization Signup and view all the answers

Why do many enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects fail?

Due to organizational issues, not technical issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to successful project work in an organizational culture?

Strong/high product attributes, balanced other items Signup and view all the answers

Why must project managers take time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders?

To meet stakeholder needs and expectations Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered very important stakeholders in projects?

Senior executives/top management Signup and view all the answers

What can significantly help project managers successfully lead projects?

Level of commitment and support from top management Signup and view all the answers

Why are top management commitment and support crucial for project success?

Without it, many projects will fail Signup and view all the answers

What role does a senior manager called a champion play in projects?

Acts as a key proponent (Supporter) for a project Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Agile Development?

More code-focused and produces less documentation Signup and view all the answers

Why can face-to-face communication be challenging in large-scale organizations?

Harder due to the size of the organization Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered capable of making crucial decisions during the development process?

Senior programmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of management reviews in a project?

To evaluate project progress and compatibility with organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

Why do IT project team members often have diverse backgrounds and skill sets?

To bring a variety of perspectives and expertise Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software maintenance?

To ensure that the software continues to meet the customer's needs and expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What are considered the central activities in the software process?

Design and Implementation. Signup and view all the answers

What does an agile approach emphasize more compared to traditional approaches?

Code development over documentation. Signup and view all the answers

How does iteration occur in an agile approach?

Across activities. Signup and view all the answers

What are some rewards offered by the company head to motivate the teams working on the web browser project?

Salary hike and a one-week full-sponsored travel plan. Signup and view all the answers

Which development model did Team A choose for the web browser project?

Waterfall model. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the development plans of Team A and Team B?

Team B follows an Agile approach with iterations, while Team A follows a traditional waterfall model with fixed phases. Signup and view all the answers

How does Team B handle requirements gathering compared to Team A?

Team B decides the core features required and develops them in the first iteration, while Team A spends 1.5 months on requirements gathering. Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of Agile development mentioned in the text?

Quicker deployment, ability to adapt to changing requirements, immediate feedback for improvement, technical excellence focus, collaboration, flexibility. Signup and view all the answers

How does Team B ensure faster customer feedback compared to Team A?

By delivering working software with core basic features at the end of each iteration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle of Agile development highlighted in the text?

Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design. Signup and view all the answers

How does Agile development promote collaboration and communication?

By encouraging increased collaboration and communication among team members. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agile Development

Agile development is more code-focused and produces less documentation.
It lacks structure and governance and emphasizes face-to-face communication.
Only senior programmers are capable of making decisions during the development process.

Project Phases

A project should successfully pass through each phase to continue to the next.
Management reviews or phase exits occur after each phase to evaluate progress, likely success, and compatibility with organizational goals.

IT Projects

IT projects are diverse in terms of size, complexity, products, application areas, and resource requirements.
IT project team members often have diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

Organizational Frames

Structural frame: focuses on roles, coordination, and control, using organization charts to define roles.
Human resources frame: focuses on harmony between organizational and individual needs.
Political frame: assumes organizations are coalitions of individuals and interest groups, where conflict and power are key issues.
Symbolic frame: focuses on how humans use meaning, belief, and faith to create a culture.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

ERP is a set of integrated programs managing a company's vital business operations for an entire multisite, global organization.
ERP modules include product lifecycle management, supply chain management, customer relationship management, and more.
ERP projects often fail due to organizational issues, not technical issues.

Project Management

Project managers must identify, understand, and manage relationships with all stakeholders.
The four frames of organizations can help meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
Senior executives/top management are important stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

Top management commitment is essential for project success.
Senior managers can act as champions or key proponents for a project.
Providing adequate resources, approving unique project needs, and getting cooperation from other departments are crucial.

Agile Software Development Process

Design and implementation are central activities in the software process.
Agile focuses on code development rather than documentation.
Iteration occurs across activities, with requirements, design, and development executed in increments.

Agile Development Example

Agile development involves breaking up the project into iterations, delivering a working product with new features at the end of each iteration.
Agile helps with quick deployment, adapting to changing requirements, and getting immediate feedback.
It also promotes continuous attention to technical excellence, good design, and increased collaboration.

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