ESP Chapter 2

What is the focus of agile software engineering?

• Detailed project planning

• Controlled and rigorous software development processes

• Minimizing development overheads

• Long-term development plans

Which agile method introduced practices such as user stories, test-first development, and continuous integration?

• Incremental development

• Scrum

• Extreme Programming (XP)

• Plan-driven development

What is the purpose of a sprint in agile software development?

• To develop a suite of executable tests

• To implement user roles in the system

• To review progress and update work items

• To integrate the developed feature with the existing system

What is the ideal size for a Scrum team?

• 8-10 people

• 10-12 people

• 3-5 people

• 5-8 people

What is the main responsibility of the ScrumMaster in a Scrum team?

• Developing software features

• Managing external interactions

• Guiding the team in the effective use of Scrum

• Reviewing the code for completeness

What is the purpose of a daily scrum meeting in agile software development?

• To coordinate work for the day

• To create a sprint backlog

• To review the work done in the sprint

• To decide on the list of items for the product backlog

What is the main focus of external interactions in a Scrum team?

• Product-focused external interactions

• Team-focused external interactions

• Finance-related external interactions

• Compliance-related external interactions

What is the primary benefit of using timeboxed sprints in agile software development?

• Team communication improvement

• Work planning

• Problem discovery

• Demonstrable progress

What is the main purpose of the product backlog in Scrum?

• To review progress and update work items

• To develop a suite of executable tests

• To coordinate the work of the team members

• To maintain a to-do list of items to be implemented

What is the key practice that should always be used in a sprint according to Scrum?

• Pair programming

• Continuous integration

• Refactoring

• Test automation