PMBOK Agile and Hybrid Methodologies 2

Question 1

In Scrum, what is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?

Accepted Answer

Inspect and adapt the team's process for continuous improvement

Answer

The Sprint Retrospective is a time-boxed event for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint.

Question 2

Which Agile principle states that 'working software is the primary measure of progress'?

Accepted Answer

Principle 7 of the Agile Manifesto

Answer

Principle 7 of the Agile Manifesto explicitly states that working software is the primary measure of progress.

Question 3

A project manager is leading a hybrid project that combines waterfall phases with agile sprints. During which phase would agile practices most commonly be applied?

Accepted Answer

Development and testing of features

Answer

In hybrid models, agile practices are most commonly applied during development and testing phases where iterative delivery and feedback loops provide the greatest value.

Question 4

What does 'velocity' measure in an agile project?

Accepted Answer

The amount of work a team completes in a single iteration

Answer

Velocity measures the amount of work (typically in story points) a Scrum team completes during a single sprint, used to forecast future capacity.

Question 5

In Kanban, what is the purpose of setting Work In Progress (WIP) limits?

Accepted Answer

To cap the number of items in any workflow stage to reduce bottlenecks

Answer

WIP limits cap the number of items allowed in a workflow stage at any time, forcing the team to finish work before pulling new items and exposing bottlenecks.

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK Agile and Hybrid Methodologies 2