CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
Which practice is a key component of Extreme Programming (XP)?
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Why each option matters
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Pair programming.
Pair programming is a core XP practice where two developers work together at one workstation. Sprint Review (option D) is a Scrum ceremony, Backlog Grooming (option C) is a Scrum practice, and Velocity Tracking (option B) is a metric used in various agile methodologies.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Pair programming.
Why this is correct
Pair programming is an XP practice that improves code quality and knowledge sharing.
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Velocity tracking.
Why it's wrong here
Velocity is a metric used in many Agile methods, not unique to XP.
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Backlog grooming.
Why it's wrong here
Backlog refinement is common in Scrum but not specific to XP.
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Sprint Review.
Why it's wrong here
Sprint Review is a Scrum ceremony.
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