Agile and Waterfall Methodologies Quiz

What is one of the key principles of Agile methodology?

• Delivering software once at the end of the project

• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

• Following a strict plan

• Prioritising processes over people

Which of the following is the first stage in the Waterfall methodology?

• Testing

• Design

• Requirements

• Implementation

How does Agile methodology handle changes in project requirements?

• Changes are not allowed once the project starts

• Changes are discouraged and require formal approval

• Changes are welcomed, even late in development

• Changes are only allowed during the testing phase

In the Waterfall methodology, when is testing typically performed?

• Throughout the project

• After the implementation phase

• Before the design phase

• During the requirements phase

Which Agile framework uses time-boxed iterations called sprints?

• Kanban

• Scrum

• Lean

• XP (Extreme Programming)

What is the main focus of the Lean methodology?

• Maximising resource utilisation

• Reducing waste and improving efficiency

• Strict adherence to processes

• Extensive documentation

In Agile, what is a 'user story'?

• A detailed technical specification

• A narrative describing a feature from the end-user's perspective

• A list of tasks to be completed

• A project timeline

Which of the following is a key benefit of using Agile methodology?

• Predictable project timelines

• Flexibility to adapt to changes

• Extensive upfront planning

• Minimal customer involvement

What is the primary role of a Scrum Master in Agile?

• To manage the project budget

• To facilitate the Scrum process and remove impediments

• To write code and develop features

• To approve project changes

In the Waterfall methodology, what is the typical sequence of phases?

• Design, Requirements, Testing, Implementation

• Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing

• Testing, Implementation, Design, Requirements

• Implementation, Testing, Design, Requirements