DAC Agile & Lean Principles 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary focus of Agile methodology?
- Detailed upfront planning.
- Iterative development and customer collaboration. (Correct answer)
- Rigid process adherence.
- Individual work over team collaboration.
Correct answer: Iterative development and customer collaboration.
Agile emphasizes iterative development and customer collaboration.
Question 2: Which Lean principle aims to eliminate waste?
- Continuous improvement.
- Eliminating waste. (Correct answer)
- Maximizing inventory.
- Delaying feedback.
Correct answer: Eliminating waste.
Lean focuses on delivering value by removing non-value-added activities.
Question 3: What does 'kaizen' refer to in Lean methodology?
- Eliminating all errors.
- Continuous, incremental improvement. (Correct answer)
- Major process redesign.
- Strict hierarchical control.
Correct answer: Continuous, incremental improvement.
Kaizen means continuous, incremental improvement.
Question 4: Which Agile practice involves daily team meetings?
- Sprint review.
- Daily stand-up. (Correct answer)
- Retrospective.
- Backlog grooming.
Correct answer: Daily stand-up.
Daily stand-ups help synchronize the team and identify obstacles.
Question 5: What is a 'minimum viable product' (MVP) in Agile?
- A fully featured product.
- Simplest version to collect user feedback. (Correct answer)
- A prototype for internal testing only.
- A product with all features delayed.
Correct answer: Simplest version to collect user feedback.
An MVP is the simplest version of a product that can be released to gather feedback.
Question 6: Which Lean concept focuses on just-in-time delivery?
- Kanban.
- Just-in-time (JIT). (Correct answer)
- Six Sigma.
- Waterfall.
Correct answer: Just-in-time (JIT).
Just-in-time minimizes inventory and reduces waste by producing only what is needed.
Question 7: What is the role of retrospectives in Agile?
- Plan new features.
- Reflect on and improve teamwork. (Correct answer)
- Document requirements.
- Assign tasks.
Correct answer: Reflect on and improve teamwork.
Retrospectives enable teams to reflect and improve their processes.
Question 8: Which Agile role is responsible for maximizing product value?
- Scrum Master.
- Product Owner. (Correct answer)
- Developer.
- Stakeholder.
Correct answer: Product Owner.
The Product Owner prioritizes backlog items to deliver maximum value.
Question 9: What is a key benefit of Lean thinking?
- Increased bureaucracy.
- Waste reduction and improved efficiency. (Correct answer)
- Longer project timelines.
- More documentation.
Correct answer: Waste reduction and improved efficiency.
Lean reduces waste and increases efficiency and value delivery.
DAC Agile & Lean Principles 1
What is the primary focus of Agile methodology?