FRAMEWORKS FOR SCALING AGILE
What questions should you ask when there is a last-minute change, like the Bonsai tree supplier no longer carrying Bonsai trees? Select all that apply.
This is one of the questions you would ask, as a sudden change will affect multiple team members and workflows. Explanation: This is one of the questions you would ask, since you want to immediately identify possible solutions. Explanation: This is one of the questions you would ask, as it helps you identify what you need to solve the problem.
What are the best options for addressing the vendor database issue? Select all that apply.
If the old software is still available, this could be a good option—especially the fix will take some time. Explanation: This option is time-consuming, but will produce a correct inventory count.
What are some possible options for addressing the Bonsai tree supply issue? Select all that apply.
This is a good option if you are unsure when you will be able to source Bonsai trees. Explanation: This is a good option that can help you meet customer demand on time. Explanation: This is a good option if you cannot find a new vendor right away.
Which two of the following are frameworks for scaling Agile in a larger organization?
DAD is a hybrid approach that combines strategies from various Agile frameworks. It provides a process foundation to manage details that other frameworks leave up to individual teams. Scrum of Scrums is another framework for scaling Agile. It integrates the work of multiple Scrum teams through coordination and communication. Explanation: Scrum of Scrums integrates the work of multiple Scrum teams working on the same project through coordination and communication. Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) is another framework for scaling Agile. It applies a hybrid approach that combines strategies from several Agile frameworks.
Which scaled Agile framework coordinates multiple Scrum Teams and integrates their work to create one larger, cohesive deliverable?
Scrum of Scrums breaks teams of 12 or more people into smaller Scrum Teams and focuses on coordination among them. There is a Scrum Master for each team and a Scrum of Scrums Master who focuses on the Scrum process across teams.
What is the benefit of business agility?
Business agility incorporates Agile principles into management. This helps organizations facing VUCA conditions such as volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Imagine you are a project manager at a video game company. Your last large-scale software release contained so many technical issues that they upset your customers and overwhelmed your Developers. To ensure that your next rollout is secure and reliable, you recruit new team members with information technology (IT) expertise. Which of the following approaches is best for your new project?
DevOps combines software development with IT operations. This framework increases delivery velocity and service reliability. DevOps helps teams quickly build large-scale systems while keeping them secure. WEEKLY CHALLENGE 4
Fill in the blank: You can make sure your team delivers value to customers by building the right thing, building the thing right, and _____.
Which of the following are components of a typical value roadmap? Select all that apply.
Fill in the blank: The product vision defines what the product is, who uses it, and how it supports the customer’s _____.
What are some of the benefits of developing and maintaining a product roadmap? Select all that apply.
Imagine you are a project manager creating release plans for a new cloud storage service. Your team is performing well, so you decide to push up the estimated release date. Which specific factors do you take into account to make your decision?
Imagine you are a project manager leading Agile adoption at an organization. Why is it important that you find an executive sponsor to support the change? Select all that apply.
Imagine you are a project manager overseeing the adoption of Agile at your organization. When setting goals for the project, you consider the timeline, specific results, and reason for the change. You put this information in a document the whole team can access. Which of the three keys to influence does this scenario demonstrate?
Imagine you are a project manager overseeing a new set design for a local news network. You notice your team is becoming overwhelmed with critical feedback from producers. Then, your team informs you that they no longer want to receive feedback from the producers. Which Agile principle do these issues impact the most?
What can you do to address instability when people leave and join your team frequently? Select all that apply.
Which scaling method is not a true Agile framework, but can help organizations overcome the challenges of scaling?
Does delivering value mean improving compliance adherence for a business?
Fill in the blank: A(n) _____ is a guide that demonstrates where to go, how to get there, and what to accomplish along the way in order to maximize value.
Which of the following provides an overview of the expected product, its high-level requirements, and an estimated schedule for reaching milestones?
What are some common pitfalls of making a product roadmap? Select all that apply.
Fill in the blank: When overseeing Agile adoption in your organization, you find an executive sponsor who supports the change. The sponsor can help create a sense of _____.
Imagine you are a project manager overseeing the adoption of Agile at your organization. To smooth the transition, you define specific outcomes. You also make sure the measures are visible to the entire team throughout the change. Which of the three keys to influence does this scenario demonstrate?
Does a low level of interpersonal conflict mean that a team is experiencing issues?
Which of the following scaled Agile frameworks involve Scrum Masters meeting frequently to better coordinate work on a single product across teams.
Which of the following are product roadmap best practices? Select all that apply.
Fill in the blank: DevOps combines software development with _____.
Fill in the blank: In a release plan, product releases happen when _____.
As a project manager, your organization makes a shift to Agile. To create a sense of urgency, which questions should you ask your team about what’s working, and what’s not working right now?
Imagine you are a project manager for a mobile game that is experiencing significant technical issues. While working on the update, your team members appear unhappy and arrive at work late. What can you do to boost morale and improve the quality of deliverables? Select all that apply.
What is the first Agile principle?
Which value-driven principle reflects that the team understands what the customer wants?
To deliver value, teams need to build the right thing. To leverage this principle, the team can have a solution-oriented conversation with the customer to better understand what the customer wants and what their goals are.
Which of the following common factors may result in changes to an Agile team’s release plan? Select all that apply.
Velocity change impacts how much work the team can do in a given iteration or Sprint. This could be from adding team members, losing team members, or even improving efficiency. This new information about the team’s pace will likely impact the release plan. Explanation: If the Product Owner approves a change to the product, this will likely result in a change to the product scope. Fortunately, the release plan is a living artifact that can change based on the environment and new information. Explanation: The team may conduct research and discover that a user story or epic is more or less difficult than they originally anticipated. With this new knowledge, the release plan may need to change.
Fill in the blank: It is crucial to understand organizational culture and the _____ process when introducing new ways of working.
When an organization shifts the way it conducts business, it often means a shift in culture as well. The change management process can help organizations adopt an Agile approach.
What can you do to create a sense of ownership among stakeholders when your organization shifts to Agile? Select all that apply.
Sponsors can reinforce the benefits of Agile and give you the support and resources you need. Explanation: An organization that understands how Agile impacts culture is more likely to succeed.
Which three of the following are solutions to value delivery issues?
More Demos help to ensure the team is delivering on the value roadmap. Beyond additional Demos, the project manager can ask the team to focus on only a few user stories per Sprint and use Retrospectives to identify challenges. Explanation: Retrospectives can help to identify issues, like if the team is waiting on dependencies or experiencing communication challenges. The project manager can also try doing more solution Demos with the team and ask the team to focus on only a few user stories per Sprint. Explanation: If the team is experiencing value delivery issues, one solution is to focus on a few stories per Sprint and finish an item before moving on. The project manager can also do more solution Demos with the team and use Retrospectives to identify challenges.
Which of the following are signs of team dynamics and culture issues? Select all that apply.
If team members seem grumpy or irritated, there may be underlying team dynamics issues. Other signs of team dynamics and culture issues include lots of team conflict and low team conflict. Explanation: If the team argues and experiences unresolved issues this may negatively impact the team)s performance. Other signs of team dynamics and culture issues include low team morale and low conflict. Explanation: If the team has low team conflict, it may indicate that team members are worried about starting a conflict in an unsafe environment. Other signs of team dynamics and culture issues include low team morale and low conflict.
Which of the following are solutions to an unstable product roadmap caused by product ambition? Select all that apply.
This agreement should define when new opportunities are reviewed and estimated and how customer or management commitments are made. Other solutions include setting up regular roadmap reviews and promoting knowledge sharing. Explanation: It is important to set regular roadmap reviews. These should happen at least quarterly to align everyone’s expectations. Other solutions include agreeing up front how to handle new opportunities and promoting knowledge sharing within the team. Explanation: Knowledge sharing ensures that the Product Owner knows how much effort the product takes to build and the team is aware of changes as early as possible. Other solutions include agreeing up front how to handle new opportunities and setting up regular roadmap reviews.
What are the aims of the DevOps framework? Select all that apply.
To launch products in a global environment, systems need to be both secure and reliable to better deliver value.The DevOps framework also aims to build shared ownership among software stakeholders and increase software delivery velocity. Explanation: Like all Agile frameworks, DevOps sets out to shorten the product life cycle and deliver software products continuously and with very high quality. One aspect of this is to increase software delivery velocity. DevOps also aims to improve service reliability and build shared ownership among software stakeholders. Explanation: DevOps is about growing and managing teams and organizations that can build and evolve large-scale systems at a rapid pace. One aspect of this is to build shared ownership. DevOps also aims to increase software delivery velocity and improve service reliability.
When interviewing for an Agile project manager position, which questions should you ask to determine if you)ll be happy in the job? Select all that apply. What does your company do?
An important part of every interview is when the candidate gets to ask the interviewers questions. You should take advantage of it. You can ask about blending management approaches, the culture of the organization, how often managers hear about customer needs, and what a typical day looks like. Explanation: You should take advantage of the chance to ask interviewers questions. You should ask about blending management approaches, workplace culture, how often managers hear about customer needs, and what a typical day will be like. Explanation: During your interview, you should take advantage of the chance to ask the interviewers questions. You should ask about blending management approaches, workplace culture, how often managers hear about customer needs, and what a typical day will be like. Explanation: Culture is crucial to the success of an Agile project. When given the opportunity, be sure to ask about the culture, management, and how often managers hear about customer needs. You should also ask about what a typical day will be like in the position.
What are the components of a typical value roadmap?
Imagine you’re a project manager creating a project roadmap. You meet with the Product Owner to estimate the team’s capacity and velocity—their ability to complete work at a certain pace. Which Agile principle does this scenario represent?
What two problems commonly arise when you fail to implement Scrum completely? Select all that apply.
Which of the following scaled Agile frameworks involve Scrum Masters meeting frequently to better coordinate work on a single product across teams?
What can you do to avoid making too many or unfounded product assumptions? Select all that apply.
As a project manager or Scrum Master, what can you do to ensure your team is focused on value-driven delivery? Select all that apply.
What is the purpose of the product vision in a value roadmap? Select all that apply.
Fill in the blank: As an Agile project manager, you constantly refer to a _____ to keep the team motivated by connecting the work they do in the sprints to a bigger picture.
Which of the following are common factors that result in changes to the release plan? Select all that apply.
As a project manager, you help the product team adopt Agile values and workflow. To help the team with the change, you discuss with them what your competitors are doing to outperform your company in the market. What are you trying to make the team feel?
Imagine you are a project manager for a company that adopts a new invoicing process. You schedule training sessions so each team member can develop the individual skills they need to complete the new process. Which of the six sources of influence does this scenario demonstrate?
You are a project manager overseeing the development of a new application. You notice a lack of motivation in your team and that many items are “in progress,” even though the deadline is tomorrow. Which Agile principle do these issues impact the most?
What can cause an unstable product roadmap? Select all that apply.
As a project manager, what questions can you ask your Agile team to ensure they “run it right”? Select all that apply.
You create a release plan for a new project. You include the estimated release date, company holidays and the business goals. What else can you add to this release plan to help the team stay focused?
As a project manager, you plan the release dates for your new project. What release date(s) should never be moved?
As a project manager, your organization makes a shift to Agile. To create a sense of ownership, what actions should you take? Select all that apply.
You are a project manager for a company that is changing their feedback reporting process. To facilitate this change, you create a form for each team member to fill out every week. You send out a reminder email two days before the form is due. Which of the six sources of influence does this scenario demonstrate?
In which component of the roadmap will you store information about important dates that indicate delivery of certain features to the customer?
What defines the product, who uses it, and how it supports the customer’s business strategy?
What is the measure of the team’s ability to complete work at a certain pace?
How often should stakeholders and team members review a project roadmap?
You are a project manager in the initial stages of planning a project. You want to closely adhere to the Agile principle of maintaining a constant pace. What factor is important to establish and monitor as the project progresses?
As a project manager, you need to rebuild trust and collaboration between the development team and the business team. What actions can you take to accomplish this? Select all that apply.
What are signs of value delivery issues? Select all that apply.
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What questions should you ask when there is a last-minute change, like the Bonsai tree supplier no longer carrying Bonsai trees? Select all that apply.
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