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Foundations OF Agile

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1

Which of the following best describes the 'Disciplined Agile Mindset' regarding process?

Easy
2

What is the main benefit of having a 'cross-functional' team?

Easy
3

During a release planning session, the stakeholders insist on a fixed-scope, fixed-date delivery. As a DA practitioner, how should you respond to this 'iron triangle' request?

Hard
4

When a team is working on multiple projects, what is the impact on their productivity?

Medium
5

Which TWO of the following are core pillars of a 'Disciplined Agile' mindset?

Medium
6

A project is currently in the 'Construction' phase of the Disciplined Agile lifecycle. What is the main focus?

Medium
7

Which THREE of the following activities are considered essential for 'Continuous Improvement' in a DA team?

Hard
8

A team is using a 'Lean' approach. What is their primary goal?

Hard
9

What is meant by 'Self-Organization' in a team context?

Medium
10

A team is working on a project with high technical uncertainty. Which approach should they adopt?

Medium
11

Which TWO of the following are core components of the Disciplined Agile 'Mindset'?

Medium
12

A team has a very large backlog of items. How should they manage it?

Medium
13

Your organization is struggling with 'Shadow IT'—teams buying their own software without oversight. What is the Disciplined Agile view on this?

Hard
14

Which TWO of the following are examples of 'Active Stakeholder Participation'?

Hard
15

What is the primary role of an 'Agile Coach' in a DA team?

Hard
16

Which TWO of the following are benefits of an 'Iterative' development approach compared to a waterfall approach?

Easy
17

A team has been asked to implement a new feature. They don't know the technology stack well. What is the most 'disciplined' approach?

Hard
18

Which TWO of the following are common signs of 'Technical Debt'?

Medium
19

In Agile, what is a 'User Story'?

Easy
20

A team is struggling with 'technical debt'. According to Disciplined Agile, which action is most appropriate to address this during the iteration?

Hard
21

Which of the following is an example of an 'Agile' practice?

Easy
22

Your organization is scaling Agile. What does Disciplined Agile suggest for scaling?

Hard
23

What is the primary benefit of the 'Iterative' approach over a 'Big Bang' delivery approach?

Easy
24

What is the primary objective of 'Iterative' development in a project?

Easy
25

Your team needs to balance the 'Adaptive' vs 'Predictive' lifecycle. Which criteria should you prioritize when making this choice?

Medium
26

Which of the following best describes the 'Enterprise Awareness' principle in Disciplined Agile?

Easy
27

A team is experiencing 'analysis paralysis' during the initial phase of their project. Which Disciplined Agile strategy is best to move forward?

Hard
28

Which THREE of these activities are part of the 'Inception' phase in DA?

Hard
29

A team is building a high-criticality system (e.g., medical software). What is the DA approach to documentation?

Hard
30

What is the role of the 'Definition of Done' (DoD) in an agile project?

Medium
31

A team is using a 'Disciplined Agile' lifecycle but is struggling with high levels of 'technical debt' that prevent them from delivering new features. What should the team do next?

Hard
32

Which TWO of the following are benefits of 'Small Releases'?

Medium
33

A stakeholder wants to change the scope mid-iteration. How should the team respond?

Medium
34

When considering 'Continuous Feedback', what is the most effective approach?

Easy
35

Which THREE of these are considered 'wastes' (muda) in a software development context?

Medium
36

Which THREE criteria are important to consider when selecting a delivery lifecycle in DA?

Hard
37

When planning, what is the difference between 'Predictive' and 'Adaptive' planning?

Medium
38

During a project, the team realizes the initial plan is no longer viable due to market changes. What should they do?

Medium
39

Which THREE of the following strategies help in 'scaling' Agile across multiple teams?

Hard
40

What is the purpose of a 'Retrospective'?

Easy
41

A cross-functional team is having trouble coordinating work. What is a core Disciplined Agile concept to facilitate better coordination?

Hard
42

A team is transitioning to a 'Disciplined Agile' way of working. They need to handle 'Governance'. How is governance defined in DA?

Hard
43

A team is struggling with the 'Inception' phase. What is the goal of this phase in DAD?

Hard
44

What is 'Velocity' in an agile project?

Easy
45

Your team is struggling with scope creep due to unclear requirements from stakeholders. Using Disciplined Agile principles, what is the most appropriate action?

Medium
46

Which THREE are characteristics of a 'high-performing' Agile team?

Easy
47

A new project team is struggling to choose between a Scrum-based approach and a Lean-based approach. Which Disciplined Agile principle should the coach emphasize to help them decide?

Easy
48

Which of these is a key 'Agile' value?

Easy
49

A team finds that their current workflow is plagued by bottlenecks at the quality assurance stage, causing delays in delivery. According to Disciplined Agile, which action should the team prioritize to improve their process?

Medium
50

Which of the following is an example of an 'Agile' feedback loop?

Easy
51

Which TWO of the following are 'Lean' concepts applied in DA?

Medium
52

Which TWO are common 'Agile' ceremonies?

Easy
53

Your organization is transitioning from a traditional waterfall environment to Disciplined Agile. Several departments are worried about losing visibility into project progress. What is the most appropriate way to provide this visibility?

Medium
54

Which TWO of the following are valid ways for an Agile team to improve their way of working (WoW)?

Medium
55

A team is transitioning from a traditional project management approach to Disciplined Agile. Which mindset shift is most critical for the team to embrace during their first iteration?

Easy

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Foundations OF Agile questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
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