Question 1

Answer the following questions about the DSDM Lifecycle. Decide if each observation is an appropriate application of Agile Project Management for this project and select the option that supports your decision. When the project was in the Feasibility phase it was initially proposed by the Finance Manager that it was a fixed price for a fixed specification' project. The Project Manager has decided that the best way to tackle it would be to leave the development of the least valuable features of the product until last. Is this an appropriate application of the DSDM lifecycle?

Options :

A :

Yes, because the later parts of the project should reflect the least valuable features of the product being built.

B : Yes, because in a DSDM project there is no detailed specification upfront.

C :

No, because the Solution Development Team should decide which features are left until last.

D : No, because the most valuable features of the project should be delivered last.

Answer: A

Question 2

Which 2 statements represent appropriate entries for the Prioritised Requirements List?

Options :

A :

Creation of a new coffee shop insurance product on the existing website is expected to increase the insurance company-s revenues by up to 10% per week.

B :

All correspondence sent to coffee shop owners by the new system should contain the XAN logo in the top left hand corner of the page.

C :

Further website developments to allow existing customers to access services online are NOT to be included within the scope of this project.

D :

The Business Visionary will provide a formal acceptance of the coffee shop insurance product.

E :

An assessment will be made of the effectiveness of the techniques used on the project, in line with the principles of Agile Project Management.

Answer: B,C

Question 3

Which 2 actions demonstrate transparency?

Options :

A :

Ensure everyone is treated fairly by providing the same information, in the same format, to everyone impacted by this change.

B :

Send daily emails to everyone to remind them how important this change is and why they should support it.

C :

Distribute the key milestones and target dates for including Selco’s mobile technology and approaches into the UniCo operations.

D :

Ask Corporate Services to provide guidelines to ensure all written communications are easy to read and navigate.

E : Publish how staff members can raise complaints and suggestions, formally and anonymously if needed.

Answer: A,C

Question 4

What action should the Project Manager take during the Close-Out of Timebox C?

Options :

A : Remove 'Aspects' from the supplier list for all future projects.

B : Carry out final checks to ensure the deliverables of Timebox C meet the expected standards.

C : Ensure that lessons are learned so that similar issues do not occur in future Timeboxes.

D : Initiate the work required to complete the windows to the required standard.

Answer: B

Question 5

The Head Landscape Gardener liaised with several key stakeholders before changing the direction of the pathway around the grounds to ensure all of the new features in the gardens could be enjoyed. Which Agile principle MOST influences this course of action?

Options :

A : Focus on the business need.

B : Deliver on time.

C : Collaborate.

D : Never compromise quality.

Answer: C