ACP Team Performance and Collaboration Flashcards

What is an agile coach primarily responsible for?

Answer: Mentoring teams and organizations in adopting and improving agile practices

An agile coach guides teams and organizations through agile adoption by teaching practices, facilitating ceremonies, and fostering an agile mindset.

Which Agile Manifesto value directly addresses team collaboration dynamics?

Answer: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

The 'individuals and interactions' value emphasizes the importance of human collaboration over rigid processes and tool usage.

What is a cross-functional agile team?

Answer: A team that includes all skills necessary to deliver a complete product increment

Cross-functional teams contain all the skills needed — development, testing, design, etc. — to deliver working software without external dependencies.

What does 'osmotic communication' refer to in agile teams?

Answer: Knowledge that team members absorb naturally from being physically co-located

Osmotic communication describes the passive absorption of information that happens when team members work in close proximity and overhear relevant conversations.

What is the primary purpose of a team retrospective in agile?

Answer: To inspect the team's process and identify improvements for the next iteration

Retrospectives are dedicated meetings for the team to reflect on their working methods and agree on specific improvements to implement next sprint.

Which Agile Manifesto principle supports giving motivated individuals the environment and trust they need to succeed?

Answer: Build projects around motivated individuals and trust them to get the job done

This principle emphasizes that motivated people, given the right support and autonomy, are the foundation of successful agile projects.