Principles and Mindset Flashcards
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What does 'individuals and interactions over processes and tools' primarily emphasize?
Answer: Collaboration and communication between people
It emphasizes people working together over rigid processes and tools.
According to Agile principles, what is the most efficient method of conveying information within a development team?
Answer: Face-to-face conversation
Face-to-face conversation is the most efficient and effective method of conveying information.
A stakeholder insists on locking the full scope for the next 12 months. Why does this conflict with an Agile mindset?
Answer: It prevents responding to change as learning occurs
Locking scope for a year prevents the team from adapting to new learning and change.
Which scenario best demonstrates 'customer collaboration over contract negotiation'?
Answer: The team and customer adjust priorities together as needs emerge
Customer collaboration means working with the customer continuously rather than hiding behind a contract.
What is the recommended cadence for delivering working software in Agile?
Answer: Frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months
Agile delivers working software frequently, with a preference for shorter timescales.
How should an Agile team treat a requirement change that arrives late in development?
Answer: Welcome it as a way to give the customer a competitive advantage
Agile welcomes changing requirements even late, harnessing change for the customer's advantage.
What practice helps an Agile team continually improve its own behavior?
Answer: Regular reflection and adjustment of how they work
At regular intervals the team reflects on how to become more effective and tunes its behavior.