CAD Agile Frameworks and Methodologies 5

Question 1

Which Agile framework is specifically designed around the concept of 'Kaikaku' (radical improvement) versus 'Kaizen' (continuous incremental improvement)?

Accepted Answer

Kanban

Answer

Kanban explicitly distinguishes between Kaizen (small, continuous improvements to the current process) and Kaikaku (radical, transformational change when incremental changes are insufficient).

Question 2

In XP, what is the purpose of the 'metaphor' practice?

Accepted Answer

To describe the project using analogies that help all stakeholders share a common understanding of the system

Answer

The metaphor practice in XP provides a shared story or analogy that guides system design and architecture, giving the whole team a common vocabulary and vision.

Question 3

In SAFe's portfolio level, what is the primary function of an 'Epic' owner?

Accepted Answer

Championing a portfolio Epic through the Kanban system and coordinating its analysis and approval

Answer

An Epic owner is responsible for championing a portfolio Epic, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving it through the portfolio Kanban to ensure it gets properly analyzed and prioritized.

Question 4

Which statement correctly describes how NEXUS handles the integration of work across multiple Scrum teams?

Accepted Answer

The Nexus Integration Team is responsible for ensuring all teams' work integrates into a single working product

Answer

The Nexus Integration Team coordinates and coaches the member teams to resolve integration issues continuously throughout the sprint, not just at the end.

Question 5

In Agile methodology selection, when would Kanban be preferred over Scrum for a software team?

Accepted Answer

When work arrives continuously and unpredictably with varying priorities, requiring immediate response

Answer

Kanban excels in environments with continuous, unplanned incoming work (like support or operations) where the nature of work makes fixed-length sprints impractical.

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CAD Agile Frameworks and Methodologies 5