Agile Mindset and Principles Flashcards

A business analyst notices that a stakeholder keeps requesting detailed requirements documents before any development begins. Which Agile principle should the BA use to address this concern?

Answer: Deliver working software frequently as the primary measure of progress

The Agile Manifesto values working software over comprehensive documentation, so demonstrating progress through working increments addresses the stakeholder's need for reassurance.

In an Agile environment, a BA is asked to prioritize requirements. Which Agile value best guides this activity?

Answer: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation guides prioritization by keeping the BA focused on delivering the most valuable outcomes through ongoing dialogue rather than fixed agreements.

Which statement best reflects the Agile principle of 'sustainable pace'?

Answer: Sponsors, developers, and users should maintain a constant pace indefinitely

Agile promotes a sustainable pace where sponsors, developers, and users can maintain a constant, healthy work rate indefinitely without burnout.

A product team is debating whether to release a partially complete feature or wait for full completion. An Agile BA would recommend:

Answer: Deliver the working slice of functionality to get early feedback

Agile favors delivering working increments frequently to gather early feedback and adapt, rather than waiting for full completion.

Which Agile Manifesto principle directly supports the role of motivated individuals in a project?

Answer: Build projects around motivated individuals; give them the environment and support they need and trust them

The Agile Manifesto explicitly states that projects should be built around motivated individuals who are given the environment, support, and trust they need.

An Agile BA is facilitating a retrospective. Which Agile value is MOST directly being exercised?

Answer: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Retrospectives center on individuals and interactions — the team reflects on how to work better together, which directly embodies this Agile value.

A BA learns mid-project that a competitor has released a feature that changes what the customer now wants. According to Agile principles, the team should:

Answer: Welcome the change as it can give the customer a competitive advantage

Agile explicitly welcomes changing requirements, even late in development, because changes can give the customer a competitive advantage.