Agile Development Quiz Questions

Which of the following best describes the Agile approach?

• A) A rigid process with strict documentation

• B) A flexible and iterative approach to software development

• C) A waterfall model with incremental changes

• D) A method where developers work alone without collaboration

Which of the following is NOT part of the Agile Manifesto values?

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

• Working software over comprehensive documentation

• Following a strict plan over responding to change

• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

How does Agile differ from traditional Waterfall development?

• Agile delivers the final product only at the end of the project

• Agile focuses on upfront detailed planning

• Agile allows for incremental and iterative development

• Agile discourages customer involvement

What is the key difference between incremental and iterative development?

• A) Iterative development delivers work in fixed time increments

• B) Incremental development improves the same feature in cycles

• C) Iterative development refines the same feature multiple times

• D) Incremental development focuses on releasing bug fixes only

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of Scrum?

• Fixed-length sprints

• Defined roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team)

• Continuous workflow without iterations

• Daily stand-up meetings

Which is a similarity between Scrum and Kanban?

• Both have predefined sprints

• Both focus on limiting work in progress

• Both require a Scrum Master

• Both follow a rigid sequential process

What is the main purpose of prioritizing the Product Backlog?

• To ensure the Product Owner works efficiently

• To deliver the most valuable features early

• To follow the exact order in the backlog without changes

• To make sure developers don’t choose their own tasks

Which format best represents a well-structured user story?

• Create a login page with username and password fields.

• As a user, I want to reset my password so that I can regain access to my account.

• The system should allow password reset within 5 seconds.

• Develop the authentication system for users.

Which statement is NOT true about acceptance criteria?

• A) They define conditions that must be met for a story to be complete

• B) They help determine if a feature is working as expected

• C) They describe how the feature is implemented

• D) They help avoid misunderstandings between developers and stakeholders

What does the Definition of Done (DoD) ensure?

• That the product is deployed to production

• That the feature meets all the necessary quality standards

• That the backlog item is detailed enough to start work

• That developers have finished coding