Quiz Lesson 2 - Topic D (Project Approach)

Which development approach is best suited for projects where requirements are well understood at the beginning and changes are minimal?

• Adaptive

• Predictive

• Hybrid

• Incremental

Answer explanation

The predictive approach is ideal for projects with well-understood requirements and minimal changes, as it emphasizes detailed planning and a structured process, ensuring that the project stays on track and within scope.

What is the primary focus of adaptive development approaches?

• Delivering predefined deliverables

• Reducing project costs

• Delivering value early and incorporating customer feedback

• Minimizing project risks

Answer explanation

Adaptive development approaches prioritize delivering value early and incorporating customer feedback to ensure that the final product meets user needs and expectations, making it more effective than just focusing on predefined deliverables.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the hybrid development approach?

• Combining elements of predictive and adaptive approaches

• Tailoring the development approach to the project's needs

• Following a strict, unchangeable plan

• Incorporating customer feedback and iterative development

Answer explanation

The hybrid development approach is flexible and adapts to project needs, incorporating feedback and iterative processes. Following a strict, unchangeable plan contradicts this flexibility, making it NOT a characteristic of hybrid development.

In the context of project management, what is the role of a product owner?

• Managing the project schedule and budget

• Facilitating team meetings and ceremonies

• Representing the customer's interests and prioritizing the product backlog

• Overseeing the technical development of the project

Answer explanation

The product owner represents the customer's interests by ensuring that the product backlog is prioritized according to value and needs, which is crucial for delivering a successful project outcome.

Which of the following is an example of a project with multiple deliveries?

• A construction project delivering a single building at the end

• A software project releasing updates every two weeks

• A pharmaceutical project with sequential trial results and a final launch

• A marketing campaign with a single launch event

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the pharmaceutical project, as it involves multiple deliveries of trial results before the final launch, demonstrating a process with several outputs, unlike the other options which focus on single deliveries.

What is the primary benefit of using an incremental development approach?

• Reducing project costs

• Delivering finished deliverables that can be used immediately

• Minimizing project risks

• Following a strict, predefined plan

Answer explanation

The primary benefit of an incremental development approach is that it allows teams to deliver finished deliverables that can be used immediately, providing value early and enabling feedback for future iterations.

Which agile framework includes roles such as scrum master and product owner, and uses sprints for iterations?

• Lean Six Sigma

• SAFe®

• ScrumTM

• Prince2

Answer explanation

The ScrumTM framework includes specific roles like the scrum master and product owner, and it organizes work into time-boxed iterations called sprints, making it distinct from Lean Six Sigma, SAFe®, and Prince2.

What is the purpose of a sprint retrospective in Scrum?

• Planning work for the next sprint

• Reviewing progress and getting feedback from stakeholders

• Identifying improvements to team performance and collaboration

• Prioritizing items on the product backlog

Answer explanation

The sprint retrospective focuses on identifying improvements to team performance and collaboration, allowing the team to reflect on their processes and enhance their effectiveness in future sprints.