CAL-1 Agile Mindset and Principles 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Agile Manifesto value prioritizes individuals and interactions?
- Individuals and interactions over processes and tools (Correct answer)
- Processes and tools over individuals
- Documentation over collaboration
- Contract negotiation over customer collaboration
Correct answer: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
The Agile Manifesto explicitly values individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Question 2: What does the Agile principle 'Welcome changing requirements' primarily support?
- Customer competitive advantage (Correct answer)
- Developer convenience
- Reduced documentation
- Fixed project scope
Correct answer: Customer competitive advantage
Welcoming changing requirements harnesses change for the customer's competitive advantage.
Question 3: How often should working software be delivered according to Agile principles?
- Frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months (Correct answer)
- Only at project completion
- Annually
- After all requirements are finalized
Correct answer: Frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months
Agile principles call for frequent delivery of working software, preferring shorter timescales.
Question 4: What is the most efficient method of conveying information in Agile teams?
- Face-to-face conversation (Correct answer)
- Written documentation
- Email threads
- Formal reports
Correct answer: Face-to-face conversation
Agile principles state that face-to-face conversation is the most efficient and effective method of conveying information.
Question 5: What does 'sustainable pace' mean in the context of Agile?
- Teams maintain a constant work pace indefinitely (Correct answer)
- Teams sprint as fast as possible
- Teams work unlimited overtime
- Teams deliver only when ready
Correct answer: Teams maintain a constant work pace indefinitely
Sustainable pace means agile teams should be able to maintain their development pace indefinitely without burning out.
Question 6: Which statement best describes the Agile principle of continuous attention to technical excellence?
- Good design enhances agility (Correct answer)
- Technical debt is acceptable to meet deadlines
- Only senior developers care about quality
- Documentation replaces technical excellence
Correct answer: Good design enhances agility
Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility and supports long-term delivery.
CAL-1 Agile Mindset and Principles 1
Which Agile Manifesto value prioritizes individuals and interactions?