Agile Business Analysis General 3

Question 1

Which agile estimation technique uses a non-linear scale (e.g., Fibonacci sequence) to account for uncertainty in larger work items?

Accepted Answer

Planning Poker

Answer

Planning Poker uses a Fibonacci-like sequence because the uncertainty in estimates grows disproportionately as work items get larger.

Question 2

What is the primary role of a business analyst during a sprint retrospective?

Accepted Answer

Contributing observations about process improvements and communication gaps

Answer

In a retrospective, the BA contributes as a team member by sharing observations about process, collaboration, and communication improvements.

Question 3

A stakeholder requests a change to a story mid-sprint that would significantly increase its scope. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the impact, add it to the backlog, and plan it for a future sprint

Answer

Significant scope changes mid-sprint should be captured in the backlog and planned for a future sprint to protect the current sprint goal.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'value stream mapping' in agile business analysis?

Accepted Answer

A visual tool for analyzing the flow of materials and information required to deliver a product

Answer

Value stream mapping visualizes the end-to-end flow of materials and information to identify waste and improve delivery efficiency.

Question 5

What does 'Definition of Ready' mean in agile business analysis?

Accepted Answer

The criteria a backlog item must meet before the team commits to working on it

Answer

Definition of Ready defines the criteria a backlog item must meet—such as having clear acceptance criteria—before the team pulls it into a sprint.

Agile Business Analysis Practice Test