Agile Fundamentals Flashcards
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Which Agile Manifesto value prioritizes 'Working software over comprehensive documentation'?
Answer: Delivering functional software is more valuable than extensive written specs
The Agile Manifesto values working software more than comprehensive documentation, though documentation still has value.
In Agile, what does the term 'empirical process control' mean?
Answer: Making decisions based on observation, experience, and experimentation
Empirical process control means decisions are driven by transparency, inspection, and adaptation based on real observations.
Which of the following best describes a 'cross-functional team' in Agile?
Answer: A team that includes all skills necessary to deliver a working product increment
A cross-functional team has all the competencies needed — design, development, testing, etc. — without depending on external roles.
What is the primary purpose of a Sprint Review in Scrum?
Answer: To inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog based on stakeholder feedback
The Sprint Review is a collaboration session where the team demonstrates the increment and stakeholders provide feedback to inform future work.
An Agile team consistently delivers features but stakeholders are unsatisfied. What Agile principle is most likely being violated?
Answer: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Agile emphasizes close customer collaboration to ensure the right product is built, not just any product delivered on time.
What does 'timeboxing' mean in Agile development?
Answer: Allocating a fixed maximum time period to complete a task or event
Timeboxing sets a fixed period for an activity; work stops when time is up regardless of completion to maintain rhythm and focus.
Which statement correctly describes the 'Agile Onion' (or layers of Agile adoption)?
Answer: Agile values and principles underpin practices, which are supported by tools
The Agile Onion model shows that core values and principles form the foundation, with practices and tools being outer layers that serve those values.