Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - What Is Agile?

Agile is a flexible project management approach, primarily used in software development, that emphasizes collaboration, incremental delivery, and adaptability. Originating from a 2001 meeting in Utah, Agile has evolved into various methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. It values individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and responsiveness to change. Agile projects are characterized by active user involvement, empowered teams, and frequent delivery. Practices such as retrospectives and sprints enhance project effectiveness. Agile's focus on continuous improvement and early failure detection helps in delivering robust products efficiently.

What is a key characteristic of Agile methodologies?

• Fixed development stages

• Sequential project management

• Incremental delivery

• Heavy documentation

Where and when was the Agile Manifesto created?

• Snowbird, Utah, 2001

• Silicon Valley, 1999

• New York, 2005

• London, 2003

Which of the following is NOT an Agile methodology?

• Scrum

• Waterfall

• Extreme Programming

• Kanban

What does the Agile Manifesto value more than processes and tools?

• Individuals and interactions

• Following a plan

• Contract negotiation

• Comprehensive documentation

Which principle emphasizes the importance of user involvement in Agile?

• Testing is integrated throughout the project life cycle

• Active user involvement is imperative

• Develop small incremental releases and iterate

• The team must be empowered to make decisions

What is a common practice in Agile for reviewing project status?

• Weekly meetings

• Retrospectives

• Daily stand-ups

• Annual reviews

How does Agile help in managing project expenses?

• By reducing time to market

• By increasing documentation

• By following a rigid plan

• By limiting stakeholder involvement