Agile Principles & Mindset Flashcards
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Which scenario BEST demonstrates the Agile principle of 'motivated individuals' and 'trust'?
Answer: A manager gives the team autonomy to decide how to solve a problem rather than prescribing the solution
Agile Principle 5 calls for building projects around motivated individuals, giving them the environment they need and trusting them to get the job done.
What is the relationship between Agile principles and specific Agile frameworks like Scrum?
Answer: Agile principles are foundational values; frameworks like Scrum are specific implementations of those principles
The Agile Manifesto provides underlying values and principles, while frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP are specific methodologies that apply those principles.
A team consistently delivers working software every two weeks but rarely improves its process. Which Agile principle is being neglected?
Answer: At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly
Agile Principle 12 calls for regular retrospection and adjustment of behavior — delivering software without process improvement neglects this principle.
In Agile, what is meant by 'working software is the primary measure of progress'?
Answer: Completed, potentially shippable product increments demonstrate progress better than plans, documents, or status reports
Agile Principle 7 establishes working software as the primary progress metric, shifting focus away from documentation or phase completions.
Which of the following BEST describes psychological safety in the context of an Agile mindset?
Answer: Team members feel safe to raise concerns, admit mistakes, and experiment without fear of punishment
Psychological safety enables the honest communication, risk-taking, and continuous improvement that Agile requires to function effectively.
A company adopts Agile ceremonies (standups, retrospectives, sprint reviews) but continues to plan all work 12 months in advance in detail. This is an example of:
Answer: Cargo cult Agile — adopting Agile practices without the underlying mindset or principles
Cargo cult Agile occurs when teams adopt Agile rituals without embracing the values of adaptability, empiricism, and iterative planning.
Which statement about the Agile Manifesto signatories is TRUE?
Answer: They represented diverse backgrounds including XP, Scrum, DSDM, and other methodologies
The 17 Agile Manifesto authors came from varied lightweight methodologies including XP, Scrum, DSDM, Crystal, and Feature-Driven Development.