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Agile and Hybrid Methodologies Flashcards

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  1. A hybrid project manager is deciding which elements to manage using predictive vs. agile approaches. Which factor MOST strongly favors using a predictive approach for a component?

    Answer: Requirements are well-defined, stable, and unlikely to change

    Predictive approaches work best when requirements are well-defined and stable, allowing detailed upfront planning without costly rework from changing scope.

  2. What is the purpose of a 'spike' in agile development?

    Answer: A time-boxed research task to reduce uncertainty or answer a technical question

    A spike is a time-boxed exploratory task used to investigate an unknown—whether technical, design, or business—so the team can estimate or proceed with greater confidence.

  3. In a Scrum framework, who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the Scrum Team's work?

    Answer: Product Owner

    The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product and managing the Product Backlog, including ordering items to best achieve goals.

  4. Which agile concept describes delivering the smallest possible product that allows a team to validate a hypothesis with real users?

    Answer: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

    A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the smallest product with enough features to satisfy early adopters and gather validated learning for further development.

  5. During a daily standup, a team member says they have no impediments and their work is on track. What should the Scrum Master do?

    Answer: Accept the update and ensure the standup stays time-boxed

    The Scrum Master should accept the update and ensure the daily standup remains time-boxed to 15 minutes, as it is a planning event for the Development Team, not a status report.

  6. What is the key difference between 'adaptive' and 'predictive' life cycles according to PMBOK?

    Answer: Adaptive life cycles change scope as more is learned, while predictive life cycles fix scope early

    Adaptive (agile) life cycles embrace scope changes throughout the project, whereas predictive (waterfall) life cycles fix scope, time, and cost early in planning.

  7. A team is using Scrum and realizes mid-sprint that the sprint goal is no longer achievable due to a fundamental change in business direction. What should happen?

    Answer: The Product Owner can cancel the sprint if the goal becomes obsolete

    Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a sprint if the Sprint Goal has become obsolete, after which a new Sprint Planning event begins.