CodeHS Communication and Collaboration 5

Question 1

A teammate's coding style differs significantly from yours but their code works correctly. What should you do during a code review?

Accepted Answer

Accept the code if it meets the team's agreed style guide, regardless of personal preference

Answer

Code reviews should evaluate code against the team's agreed standards, not individual preferences, to keep feedback objective and fair.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST demonstrates inclusive communication within a diverse coding team?

Accepted Answer

Using clear, jargon-free language and welcoming questions from all experience levels

Answer

Inclusive communication ensures all team members, regardless of experience level or background, can participate and contribute effectively.

Question 3

When a conflict arises about which algorithm to use in a project, what is the BEST way to resolve it?

Accepted Answer

Each option is benchmarked or analyzed against agreed criteria, and the team decides based on evidence

Answer

Data-driven decision making—benchmarking or applying agreed criteria—removes personal bias and leads to technically sound, team-accepted outcomes.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'daily stand-up' in an agile software team?

Accepted Answer

A brief daily meeting where each member shares what they did, what they will do, and any blockers

Answer

Stand-ups are short synchronization meetings (usually 15 minutes) that help teams stay coordinated and surface blockers early.

Question 5

A junior developer is afraid to ask questions because they worry about looking incompetent. What team practice BEST addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Create a culture where questions are encouraged and experienced members model asking questions openly

Answer

Modeling question-asking and normalizing not knowing builds psychological safety and encourages junior members to seek help before being blocked.

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