CAPM Agile & Hybrid Methodologies 3

Question 1

In Extreme Programming (XP), which practice involves two programmers working together at one workstation to write code?

Accepted Answer

Pair Programming

Answer

Pair Programming is an XP practice where two developers collaborate at a single workstation, improving code quality and knowledge sharing.

Question 2

When should a project team consider using a hybrid approach instead of pure Agile?

Accepted Answer

When some deliverables are well-defined while others need iterative exploration

Answer

A hybrid approach is appropriate when a project has both stable, well-defined components (suitable for predictive) and uncertain components (suitable for Agile).

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Definition of Done (DoD) in Agile?

Accepted Answer

To provide a shared understanding of what makes a backlog item complete and releasable

Answer

The Definition of Done is a shared checklist ensuring everyone agrees on when a work item is truly complete and meets quality standards.

Question 4

An Agile team's Sprint Retrospective reveals that team members are frequently interrupted by stakeholders during the Sprint. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Establish a clear protocol for managing stakeholder communication during Sprints

Answer

Establishing communication protocols protects the team's focus while keeping stakeholders engaged appropriately.

Question 5

In the context of CAPM and PMI's approach, which document serves a similar purpose to an Agile Product Backlog in a predictive project?

Accepted Answer

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Answer

The WBS in predictive projects decomposes all project work similar to how a Product Backlog lists all work items in Agile projects.

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CAPM Agile & Hybrid Methodologies 3