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NEW QUESTION # 14
How should the Project Manager encourage the contractors to turn up on time?
- A. Encourage open and honest communication to re-establish an environment of trust.
- B. Hold a separate Daily Stand-up meeting early in the morning, for the contractors only.
- C. Place a penalty clause on all contractors for late arrival.
- D. Appoint Team Leaders to each of the electrical and plumbing teams.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Topic 2, XAN Insurance Company Web Project
XAN Insurance Company Web Project
(Note:
Xan is a medium-sized insurance company with a worldwide
customer base and a strong presence on the internet. Its website
has been in operation for fifteen years. It operates from one location
- a large, open-plan office in the centre of a city. It is a friendly
company with no separate private offices for individual managers.
Staff members prefer to wander around the office space and have
one-to-one chats rather than use email or have lots of meetings.
The Marketing Director is considering a project to develop a new
area on the current web site to sell a new type of insurance directly
to the proprietors of coffee bars, insuring them against minor
accidents to staff and customers. The targeted coffee bars are
privately-owned franchises and are mostly situated in railway
stations, airports and shopping centres.
The Marketing Director has not yet decided whether the system will
just provide information about insurance policies online and give
quotations, the policies then being set up later by normal mailing
and telephone contact. Alternatively, it may be possible for the
system to provide the complete set-up and sale of an insurance
policy online. In this case the system would need to enable the
online capture and processing of credit card details and the issue of
an insurance policy.
The Finance Director has budgetary control over all projects in the
company and is reluctant to release finance for projects where the
outcome, timeframe and benefits are not clear.
Because of the uncertainty about the amount of development and
the length of time it may take, it is difficult to set a timeframe on this project. The Sales Manager, who reports to the Marketing Director, has insisted that the website extensions needed for this project must be operational within 12 weeks. The Sales Manager has a You have been brought in to give advice on how an Agile Project Management approach can be used to keep control of this project and to ensure that it delivers something useful to the business within 12 weeks.
After a brief feasibility assessment, conducted by the Sales
Manager, the Finance Director has decided to authorise a 12-week
project with the objective of producing a prototype system for
insurance for coffee bars, with a release at the end of that time. Six
selected coffee bars have agreed to complete an insurance
application form online, to trial the released website.
NEW QUESTION # 15
Using the Project Scenario and the additional information provided for
this question in the Scenario Booklet, answer the following questions
about Feasibility.
Remember to limit your answers to the number of selections requested in each question.
Which 2 statements describe the appropriate application of Agile Project Management when producing an Outline Business Case to support the Feasibility Assessment?
- A. During Feasibility, potential beneficiaries of the project should be involved when the Outline Business Case for the refurbishment is created.
- B. Enough description of the required refurbishment work should be provided to enable the Architecture Angels' Finance Director to decide whether the project should proceed.
- C. The Outline Business Case should describe the full team structures to be engaged for the later phases of the project.
- D. The Feasibility Assessment should contain a detailed description of costs and benefits associated with the refurbishment.
- E. The Outline Business Case should demonstrate the mitigation of all business risks associated with the refurbishment.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
In applying Agile Project Management to the creation of an Outline Business Case in support of the Feasibility Assessment, the following two statements are most appropriate:
B: Enough description of the required refurbishment work should be provided to enable the Architecture Angels' Finance Director to decide whether the project should proceed.
Agile approaches favor providing just enough detail to make informed decisions without going into unnecessary depth at early stages. This allows for flexibility and adaptation as more information becomes available.
C; During Feasibility, potential beneficiaries of the project should be involved when the Outline Business Case for the refurbishment is created.
Agile methodologies emphasize stakeholder engagement and user involvement early and throughout the project. This ensures that the project delivers value and meets the needs of those it is intended to benefit.
NEW QUESTION # 16
Which 2 statements explain why the Timber Tigers' Site Manager would be an appropriate Solution Developer?
- A. An experienced builder who is good at turning a brief into a practical design.
- B. Accustomed to bringing in contract staff for short periods of time.
- C. Is empowered by Timber Tigers' management to make decisions on the building work.
- D. Closely manages the building team so that they consistently produce high-quality work.
- E. Is able to represent the team in all daily meetings.
Answer: A,D
NEW QUESTION # 17
Using the project timeline given in the Project Scenario, answer the following question about application of Timeboxing on the Hoy Hall project.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies.
Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion :
1. All internal works to be assigned to Timber Tigers throughout the project should be consolidated into one Structured Timebox.
BECAUSE
The Investigation step within each Structured Timebox requires everyone working within the team to jointly agree how the requirements of the Timebox will be met.
2. Acceptance criteria for the front rooms to be developed in Timebox A should be described in detail and agreed during the Timebox Kick-Off BECAUSE The aim of the Investigation step within each Timebox is to complete as much of the development work as possible.
3. It is appropriate that both the Evolutionary Development phase and Deployment phase are shown in the first Project Increment.
BECAUSE
Each Timebox should comprise an Evolutionary Development phase and
Deployment phase.
4. It is appropriate that the outputs of Timebox C are scheduled for deployment at the end of the first Project Increment.
BECAUSE
A typical Timebox Plan should provide a schedule of high-level activities for the imminent Project Increment.
5. It is appropriate that Earth Excavations create a detailed plan of activities they will complete during Timebox C.
Reason
BECAUSE
The Solution Development Team is responsible for planning the detail of all the work of each Timebox.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
For each line, here is the appropriate option from A to E that applies:
* All internal works to be assigned to Timber Tigers throughout the project should be consolidated into one Structured Timebox.
* E. False (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: It is not practical or in line with Agile principles to consolidate all internal works into one Structured Timebox, as the work will likely need to be spread over multiple Timeboxes.
Additionally, the Investigation step involves agreeing on how to meet the requirements of the Timebox, not necessarily consolidating all work into one.
* Acceptance criteria for the front rooms to be developed in Timebox A should be described in detail and agreed during the Timebox Kick-Off
* B. True (Assertion) True (Reason) BUT the reason does not explain the assertion
* Rationale: While it is true that acceptance criteria should be agreed upon during the Timebox Kick-Off, the reason given is incorrect because the aim of the Investigation step is not necessarily to complete as much development work as possible but to plan and understand the work that will be carried out.
* It is appropriate that both the Evolutionary Development phase and Deployment phase are shown in the first Project Increment.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: Each Timebox should indeed include both Evolutionary Development and a Deployment phase. This assertion and reason correctly align with the concept of Timeboxing in Agile.
* It is appropriate that the outputs of Timebox C are scheduled for deployment at the end of the first Project Increment.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: The typical Timebox Plan does provide a schedule of high-level activities for the imminent Project Increment, which would include planning for deployment.
* It is appropriate that Earth Excavations create a detailed plan of activities they will complete during Timebox C.
* C. True (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: While it is true that Earth Excavations should create a detailed plan for their activities in Timebox C, the reason is incorrect as the Solution Development Team is not solely responsible for planning all work details within a Timebox. This task would typically be a collaborative effort involving all relevant parties.
NEW QUESTION # 18
During Refinement in Timebox B, a Review Session was scheduled for the Business Visionary to review the products completed during this Timebox, and to agree what needed to be done before these would be acceptable.
Is this an appropriate application of Agile Project Management for this project?
- A. No, because early and frequent visibility of the product features will maintain engagement with the stakeholders.
- B. Yes, because this will enable the Solution Development Team to ensure they are on track to deliver a viable solution.
- C. Yes, because this allows each team member working in the Timebox to provide a short progress report and raise any issues that hinder their progress.
- D. No, because only members of the Solution Development Team are permitted to attend Review Sessions.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 19
How should the lack of provision of a fire escape from the upstairs of the building in Timebox B initially be dealt with?
- A. The Architect, in the role of Technical Co-ordinator, should escalate the issue to Architecture Angels' Senior Management Team.
- B. The Project Manager should escalate the issue to the Marketing Director, who is in the role of Business Visionary.
- C. The Solution Development Team should revise the Timebox Plans for Timeboxes B and C.
- D. The Solution Development Team should commence understanding and delivering the new requirement.
Answer: A
Explanation:
The initial action to deal with the lack of provision of a fire escape from the upstairs of the building in Timebox B should be:
*C. The Architect, in the role of Technical Co-ordinator, should escalate the issue to Architecture Angels' Senior Management Team.
This is because the lack of a fire escape is a significant safety concern that could have legal and regulatory implications. It's important that the Senior Management Team is aware of this issue so they can make informed decisions about how to address it. The Architect, in the role of Technical Co-ordinator, is well-positioned to understand the technical implications of this issue and communicate them to the Senior Management Team.
While revising the Timebox Plans (option A) or commencing understanding and delivering the new requirement (option B) could be part of the solution, these actions should be taken after the issue has been escalated and discussed with the Senior Management Team. Escalating the issue to the Marketing Director (option D) may not be the most effective course of action, as this is primarily a technical and safety issue, not a marketing one.
NEW QUESTION # 20
Which 2 statements represent appropriate entries for the plan for Post-Project activities?
- A. The Sales Manager will create a company-wide email showing the
number of policies sold weekly by each of the sales assistants. - B. Once the new system has been deployed, the time it takes to process sales online will be compared with the time it takes to process new policies sold through telephone sales.
- C. A report showing the number of application forms completed online
through the website for coffee shop insurance policies will be produced weekly. - D. Before the product is deployed, the Sales Manager will circulate a copy of the revised sales procedure for processing coffee shop insurance sales.
- E. The Project Manager will attend Daily Stand-up meetings to observe
progress.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
For the XAN Insurance Company Web Project, the plan for Post-Project activities should include actions and measures that will be undertaken after the project's deliverables have been implemented to ensure sustained benefits, monitor performance, and facilitate continuous improvement.
Selected Statements for the Plan for Post-Project Activities:
D: A report showing the number of application forms completed online through the website for coffee shop insurance policies will be produced weekly.
E; Once the new system has been deployed, the time it takes to process sales online will be compared with the time it takes to process new policies sold through telephone sales.
D; Producing a weekly report on the number of application forms completed online is a clear post-project activity. It provides ongoing monitoring of the project's impact and the effectiveness of the online system in attracting coffee shop insurance policies.
E: Comparing the processing times of online sales to telephone sales after the new system's deployment is an essential post-project activity. It evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the new online system, offering insights into improvements and adjustments that may be needed.
Why Other Statements Are Excluded:
A: Creating a company-wide email to show the number of policies sold by each sales assistant weekly is more related to internal sales performance monitoring and motivation rather than a specific post-project activity tied to the project's objectives.
B: Circulating a copy of the revised sales procedure before product deployment is a preparation step for the transition to the new system, rather than a post-project activity.
C: The Project Manager attending Daily Stand-up meetings is part of the ongoing project management and team coordination activities during the project, not a post-project activity.
NEW QUESTION # 21
Answer the following questions about the acceptance criteria within the project.
Decide whether the approach to setting and using acceptance criteria has been applied appropriately and select the response that supports your decision.
During Solution Development Timebox A, a new Health and Safety requirement arises: the front door is required to have wheelchair access. This is a legal requirement and is a Must Have before any staff or general public access can be allowed. The Solution Development Team will work with the Local Planning Authority Officer, the specialist who identified the requirement, to identify further acceptance criteria for Solution Development Timebox A.
Is this an appropriate action related to acceptance criteria?
- A. Yes, because the new requirement needs to be understood, built and delivered in this Timebox.
- B. No, because this new requirement would NOT be included in the original Prioritised Requirements List and therefore does NOT need acceptance criteria to be defined.
- C. No, because the Business Visionary is responsible for defining acceptance criteria.
- D. Yes, because the Local Planning Authority Officer owns the justification for the new requirement.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A: Yes, because the new requirement needs to be understood, built and delivered in this Timebox.
Rationale:
Agile Project Management is adaptable to changes, even late in the development process. The introduction of a new Health and Safety requirement, such as wheelchair access, which is a legal and must-have requirement, needs to be incorporated into the project as soon as it is identified. Working with the Local Planning Authority Officer to define acceptance criteria ensures that the requirement is clearly understood and that the solution developed meets the necessary legal standards. This approach ensures that the team can immediately address the new requirement and integrate it into the current work cycle, aligning with Agile's principle of welcoming changing requirements, even late in development, for the customer's competitive advantage.
NEW QUESTION # 22
Which 2 actions should the Project Manager take to implement the new Must Have requirement?
- A. Consolidate and circulate an agenda for the workshop.
- B. Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
- C. Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
- D. Check for any documented standards which need to be applied to the development of online financial transaction functionality.
- E. Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
To effectively implement the new Must Have requirement for financial transaction functionality on the coffee shop insurance product website, the Project Manager should focus on actions that align with their role in planning, execution, and team coordination. The following actions are most appropriate for the Project Manager:
Selected Actions for the Project Manager:
B). Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
C). Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
B). Integrating the tasks necessary for developing the new functionality into the Delivery Plan is crucial. This ensures that all project activities are accounted for and scheduled, which helps in managing the project's timeline and resources effectively.
C). Reflecting the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable in the Delivery Plan is important for clarity and focus. It signifies the inclusion of this functionality as a critical component of the project's scope, guiding the team's efforts and priorities.
Why Other Actions Are Less Suitable:
A). While ensuring adherence to documented standards is important, it is typically a collaborative effort involving the Technical Coordinator and Solution Development team, in addition to the Project Manager, to ensure technical compliance.
D). Sourcing and hiring specific expertise, such as a web developer skilled in online financial transactions, is indeed part of the Project Manager's responsibilities. However, the actions related to the Delivery Plan (options B and C) are more directly aligned with the immediate steps for implementing a new requirement in the project's scope.
E). Consolidating and circulating an agenda for the workshop is a logistical task that the Project Manager might oversee or delegate. However, the actions related to planning and updating the Delivery Plan are more critical to the successful implementation of the new requirement.
NEW QUESTION # 23
Which 2 statements explain why the Architecture Angels' Marketing Director would be an appropriate Business Visionary?
- A. As a Director, will ensure that the project is NOT driven by the cost-consciousness of the Finance Director in the role of Business Sponsor.
- B. Is a friend of the Architecture Angels' Chief Executive.
- C. Is one of the original four founders of the company.
- D. Is fully committed to changing the company's strategic direction to include hotel renovation.
- E. Has a passion for old buildings and can see the potential for business opportunity.
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
The two statements that explain why the Architecture Angels' Marketing Director would be an appropriate Business Visionary are:
*B. Is fully committed to changing the company's strategic direction to include hotel renovation. This shows that the Marketing Director is aligned with the project's goals and is invested in its success.
*E. Has a passion for old buildings and can see the potential for business opportunity. This passion and vision are key characteristics of a Business Visionary, who is responsible for guiding the project towards delivering value for the business.
NEW QUESTION # 24
Using the Project Scenario and the additional information provided for this question in the Scenario Booklet, answer the following question about the responsibilities of the roles in the Agile team.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies.
Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion
* The Marketing Director, in the role of Business Visionary, is empowered to overrule cost restrictions advised by the Chief Accountant, who is appointed as Business Ambassador.
BECAUSE
The Project-level roles are responsible for directing, managing and co- ordinating the project.
* The Procurement Manager is an appropriate representative of the end user of the solution.
BECAUSE
The Business Ambassador should be empowered to make decisions within
the boundaries of their role, without referral to higher authorities outside the Solution Development Team.
* The other specialist gardening team members from Earth Excavations would be suitable as Solution
* Developers, assigned alongside the Head Landscape Gardener.
BECAUSE
Extra Solution Developers can provide a supporting role for a Lead
Developer.
* The 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group members should be assigned as Business Ambassadors.
BECAUSE
The Business Ambassador is responsible for ensuring that business needs are properly analysed.
* The Project Manager should plan the communication needed between the Marketing Director, in the role of Business Visionary, and the 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group.
BECAUSE
The Business Visionary is responsible for promoting the business vision to all interested parties.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Here are the appropriate options for each assertion and reason combination:
* The Marketing Director, in the role of Business Visionary, is empowered to overrule cost restrictions advised by the Chief Accountant, who is appointed as Business Ambassador.
* C. True (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: While the Business Visionary may have the authority to make strategic decisions that could overrule cost restrictions, the reason given relates to project-level roles directing the project, not to the authority to overrule cost-related advice.
* The Procurement Manager is an appropriate representative of the end user of the solution.
* B. True (Assertion) True (Reason) BUT the reason does not explain the assertion
* Rationale: The Procurement Manager, as part of the operational team, could represent the end user. However, the reason given talks about the empowerment of the Business Ambassador, which does not directly explain why the Procurement Manager is a representative of the end user.
* The other specialist gardening team members from Earth Excavations would be suitable as Solution Developers, assigned alongside the Head Landscape Gardener.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: Specialist gardening team members would be suitable as Solution Developers, providing support to the Lead Developer, which is a common practice in Agile teams.
* The 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group members should be assigned as Business Ambassadors.
* D. False (Assertion) True (Reason)
* Rationale: While the Business Ambassador should ensure that business needs are analyzed, the
'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group members being assigned as Business Ambassadors is not necessarily true as they are external stakeholders and not necessarily equipped to represent the business internally on a project.
* The Project Manager should plan the communication needed between the Marketing Director, in the role of Business Visionary, and the 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: The Project Manager typically has the responsibility to plan and manage communication between the project team and external stakeholders, and the Business Visionary's role includes promoting the business vision to interested parties, which includes the 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group.
NEW QUESTION # 25
Using the Project Scenario, answer the following question about the activities in the Agile project lifecycle.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion:-
1. The rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each Timebox.
BECAUSE
Reason:
Evolutionary Development and Deployment must be combined in a Timebox where the integration of several teams is required.
2. The tasks associated with each Solution Development Timebox should be included in the Delivery Plan.
BECAUSE
Reason:
A typical Delivery Plan will provide a schedule of Timeboxes and any other high level activities for the imminent Project Increment.
3. The development approach should have been agreed during Foundations.
BECAUSE
Reason:
The Development Approach Definition must be created before Evolutionary Development can commence.
4. The resources from Timber Tigers and Earth Excavations should have been engaged before the start of Evolutionary Development.
BECAUSE
Reason:
Commitment to delivery is based on pre-agreed resource levels at the project level.
5. A final Deployment phase should be held after Timebox C has completed.
BECAUSE
Reason:
The Deployed Solution is assessed post-project to confirm whether the expected benefits have been achieved.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Agile Practitioner
For each line, here is the appropriate option from A to E that applies:
* The rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each Timebox.
* D. False (Assertion) True (Reason)
* Rationale: While Evolutionary Development and Deployment can be combined in a timebox, it is not necessary that the rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each timebox. Deployment into live use typically occurs after several timeboxes when the product is ready for release.
* The tasks associated with each Solution Development Timebox should be included in the Delivery Plan.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason)
* Rationale: The Delivery Plan should outline the schedule of timeboxes and include the high-level activities planned for the upcoming project increment, which encompasses the tasks for each Solution Development Timebox.
* The development approach should have been agreed during Foundations.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason)
* Rationale: The development approach is indeed something that should be agreed upon during the Foundations phase, as the Development Approach Definition sets the stage for how Evolutionary Development will proceed.
* The resources from Timber Tigers and Earth Excavations should have been engaged before the start of Evolutionary Development.
* C. True (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: It is true that resources should be engaged before Evolutionary Development starts to ensure commitment and resource availability. However, the commitment is typically based on the detailed planning and agreements made during Foundations, not solely on pre-agreed resource levels at the project level.
* A final Deployment phase should be held after Timebox C has completed.
* E. False (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: Deployment phases are usually not a one-time, final phase but occur incrementally as part of the timeboxed development. Additionally, the assessment of whether the expected benefits have been achieved is part of the benefits realization process and not necessarily the sole reason to have a final Deployment phase post-Timebox C.
NEW QUESTION # 26
Find out who is responsible for challenging the priority of requirements and deal with them accordingly.
- A. Remove empowerment from the Solution Development Team.
- B. What action should the Project Manager take when dealing with the Solution Development Team's argument that the windows should not be a Must Have priority?
- C. Ask the Team Leader to resolve the situation.
- D. Ask the Marketing Director to explain to the Solution Development Team why the windows are a Must Have priority.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 27
Using the Project Scenario answer the following question about the technical quality of the solution to be delivered. An assessment of the maintenance requirement for the new reservation system was made during Feasibility.
Column 1 describes a list of different types of hotel reservation systems considered. Column 2 lists the three DSDM maintainability objectives. For each description in Column 1, select from Column 2 the maintainability objective it would support.
Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Column 1:
1. Off-the-shelf software with ready-to-use templates that will need to be customised to fully meet Hoy Hall requirements, after deployment.
2. Developing a fully functioning in-house system, developed and hosted by Architecture Angels IT Operations team.
3. All-in-one web-based reservation and accommodation management system built to Hoy Hall's specification.
4. All bookings for Hoy Hall to be scheduled by one of the other two hotels within the group, until a suitable system can be implemented at the site.
5. A spreadsheet is used to capture customer details manually. Data will then be exported into a fully functional system at a later date.
Column 2
* Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Deliver first, re-engineer later
* Short-term, tactical solution
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
For each of the descriptions in Column 1, the maintainability objective from Column 2 that each would support is as follows:
* Off-the-shelf software with ready-to-use templates that will need to be customised to fully meet Hoy Hall requirements, after deployment.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: Customizing off-the-shelf software indicates a need for the solution to be maintainable from the onset to allow for these adjustments.
* Developing a fully functioning in-house system, developed and hosted by Architecture Angels IT Operations team.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: In-house developed systems need to be maintainable to facilitate future changes and enhancements by the team that created them.
* All-in-one web-based reservation and accommodation management system built to Hoy Hall's specification.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: A system built to specific requirements will require the ability to maintain and adjust the system as needs evolve, making maintainability a key initial attribute.
* All bookings for Hoy Hall to be scheduled by one of the other two hotels within the group, until a suitable system can be implemented at the site.
* C. Short-term, tactical solution
* Rationale: This is clearly a temporary measure until a proper system is in place, indicative of a tactical solution to address immediate needs.
* A spreadsheet is used to capture customer details manually. Data will then be exported into a fully functional system at a later date.
* C. Short-term, tactical solution
* Rationale: Using a spreadsheet is a stop-gap solution to manage information in the short term, emphasizing the tactical nature rather than long-term maintainability.
Option B is not selected for any of the descriptions as none of them imply an approach of delivering first with the intention to re-engineer later. They all suggest a need for immediate maintainability or a short-term fix, not a re-engineering approach.
NEW QUESTION # 28
Using the Project Scenario and the additional information provided for
this question in the Scenario Booklet, answer the following question
about assigning the Agile Project Management team roles within this
project.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E. that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
The activities from Column 1 should be performed in the following steps from Column 2, according to the iterative development process:
* Create the data entry screen for entering coffee bar details needed for a quotation.Selection: B.
ActionExplanation: Creating the data entry screen is part of the 'Action' step in iterative development, where the actual product or a part of it is being constructed.
* Enter numbers into a text-only field to see how the web page behaves.Selection: A. Thought Explanation: Testing how the web page behaves by entering data is part of the 'Thought' step, which includes reviewing and evaluating the work done, testing, and reflecting on the outcomes.
* Discuss the requirements of the new coffee bar insurance web page and agree which data fields are important.Selection: C. ConversationExplanation: Discussing and agreeing on the requirements is part of the 'Conversation' step, which involves interactions between team members and stakeholders to understand and define what needs to be built.
NEW QUESTION # 29
Who is responsible for approving that the change in priority of the requirement for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building accurately reflects the scope of the project in the Prioritised Requirements List?
- A. Project Manager and Solution Development Team.
- B. Architecture Angels' Senior Management Team.
- C. Marketing Director, in the role of Business Visionary.
- D. Project Manager and Architect, in the role of Technical Co-ordinator.
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Senior Management Team, which includes the roles of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors, and the Chief Executive, is typically responsible for steering the project and making decisions that reflect the overall scope and objectives of the project. They would be the appropriate body to approve changes in the project scope as represented in the Prioritised Requirements List, especially for a requirement that has legal and safety implications, such as a secondary fire exit. This team would ensure that such a change aligns with the strategic goals and compliance requirements of the project.
NEW QUESTION # 30
Which 2 statements describe the appropriate application of Agile Project Management when developing the Prioritised Requirements List during Feasibility?
- A. Details of which areas will require seeding in order to become lawn, and which are to become planted borders, should be captured.
- B. The responsibility for setting the priority of each of the requirements identified should be assigned to the Project Manager.
- C. The scope of the project should be agreed before moving into the Foundations phase.
- D. Regulatory obligations associated with the redevelopment of Hoy Hall should be recorded as Must Have requirements.
- E. The re-laying of the driveway and a landscaping solution should be listed as Must Have requirements.
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
In the context of Agile Project Management when developing the Prioritised Requirements List during Feasibility, the two statements that align with Agile principles are:
B; The re-laying of the driveway and a landscaping solution should be listed as Must Have requirements.
E: Regulatory obligations associated with the redevelopment of Hoy Hall should be recorded as Must Have requirements.
Here's the rationale:
*B: In Agile, requirements are often categorized by priority such as "Must Have", "Should Have", "Could Have", and "Won't Have for now" (the MoSCoW method). The re-laying of the driveway and a landscaping solution are essential for the project's success and thus should be classified as "Must Have".
*E: Regulatory requirements are non-negotiable constraints that the project must adhere to. These should always be prioritized in the requirements list to ensure compliance and to avoid legal issues, making them
"Must Have" items as well.
NEW QUESTION # 31
The Business Ambassador assigned to the project is only available 2 days a week. The Project Manager has stated that the Investigation stage for each Timebox should, where possible, be planned around the availability of the Business Ambassador.
Is this an appropriate application of the DSDM lifecycle?
- A. No, because Timeboxes are only used during Evolutionary Development and at this point the Business Ambassador is NOT required.
- B. Yes, because the Investigation stage of a Timebox requires intense
engagement with the Business Ambassador. - C. No, because it is the Refinement stage of a Timebox that requires intense engagement with the Business Ambassador.
- D. Yes, because this is where any final quality control checks should be carried out to ensure all products meet the business need.
Answer: B
Explanation:
In the context of the DSDM lifecycle, the Investigation stage of a Timebox is crucial for understanding and defining the work to be done, which often necessitates close collaboration with business representatives such as the Business Ambassador. This role is integral in ensuring that the project's outputs align with business needs and priorities. Planning the Investigation stage around the Business Ambassador's availability facilitates this essential engagement, making it a suitable application of the DSDM lifecycle. This approach ensures that the project benefits from the Business Ambassador's insights and guidance during critical early phases, contributing to a stronger alignment between project deliverables and business requirements.
References:The Agile Project Management (AgilePM) framework, which incorporates DSDM principles, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the project team and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The involvement of the Business Ambassador during the Investigation stage is particularly valuable for clarifying requirements, setting priorities, and ensuring that the project remains focused on delivering business value, in line with Agile and DSDM practices.
NEW QUESTION # 32
Column 1 is a list of actions taken within the project. For each action in Column 1, select from Column 2 the iterative development activity that the action represents. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Column 1:
1.The Solution Development Team cleared and prepared the area, ready for the bar infrastructure to be installed.
2.The Gardener decided the order in which the flowers would be planted in the borders and jotted it down in a notebook.
3.Before the Solution Development Team built the infrastructure for the bar area, the Architect pointed out what was required.
4.The Architect checked with the decorators that tasks had been completed to a satisfactory standard, and agreed a list of items that needed further coats of paint or cleaning up.
5.The Gardener began planting the borders and has placed an order for further bulbs to complete this task.
Column 2:
A) Thought
B) Action
C) Conversation
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
For each action in Column 1, here is the iterative development activity that the action represents from Column
2:
* The Solution Development Team cleared and prepared the area, ready for the bar infrastructure to be installed.
* B. Action
* The Gardener decided the order in which the flowers would be planted in the borders and jotted it down in a notebook.
* A. Thought
* Before the Solution Development Team built the infrastructure for the bar area, the Architect pointed out what was required.
* C. Conversation
* The Architect checked with the decorators that tasks had been completed to a satisfactory standard, and agreed a list of items that needed further coats of paint or cleaning up.
* C. Conversation
* The Gardener began planting the borders and has placed an order for further bulbs to complete this task.
* B. Action
NEW QUESTION # 33
Which 2 statements represent appropriate entries for the Prioritised
Requirements List?
- A. An assessment will be made of the effectiveness of the techniques used on the project, in line with the principles of Agile Project Management.
- B. The Business Visionary will provide a formal acceptance of the coffee shop insurance product.
- C. All correspondence sent to coffee shop owners by the new system should contain the XAN logo in the top left hand corner of the page.
- D. Further website developments to allow existing customers to access
services online are NOT to be included within the scope of this project. - E. Creation of a new coffee shop insurance product on the existing website is expected to increase the insurance company's revenues by up to 10% per week.
Answer: C,D
NEW QUESTION # 34
Answer the following question about how risks will be reduced on the Hoy Hall Hotel project through successful application of the DSDM Principles.
Column 1 lists a selection of project risks identified on the Hoy Hall Hotel project. Column 2 is a list of the DSDM Principles. For each risk in Column 1, select from Column
2 the DSDM Principle which, if applied appropriately, would MOST help to reduce or mitigate that risk.
Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Here are the DSDM Principles that would most help to reduce or mitigate the listed risks:
* The 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group may cause delay to the project if they are not kept updated on how the finished rooms are going to look.
* G. Communicate continuously and clearly
* Timber Tigers will ensure that the front rooms are finished and approved by the end of Timebox A.
* E. Build incrementally from firm foundations
* The Architecture Angels IT support team may require more detail up front in order to approve the initial design for the new online reservation system.
* A. Focus on the business need
* The morale of the Solution Development Team may be adversely affected if the external web design specialist is not a team player.
* C. Collaborate
* Empowering the Solution Development Team to manage themselves on a day-to-day basis may result in the Project Manager losing sight of what activities are being carried out, by whom and when.
* H. Demonstrate control
NEW QUESTION # 35
If the team cannot agree the system content, which 2 actions should the Workshop Facilitator take?
- A. Agree to disagree, and close the workshop acknowledging that all participants are entitled to their own view.
- B. Present the group with a predefined specification of what should be included.
- C. Prepare a report describing the outcome of the workshop.
- D. Facilitate the creation of a list of actions to be carried out after the workshop, to resolve the issue.
- E. Present own interpretation of what the system should include.
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
The two actions that the Workshop Facilitator should take if the team cannot agree on the system content are:
* C. Facilitate the creation of a list of actions to be carried out after the workshop, to resolve the issue. This will ensure that the disagreement does not stall the project and that there is a clear plan for how to move forward.
* E. Prepare a report describing the outcome of the workshop. This will provide a record of the discussion and any decisions made, which can be useful for future reference and for keeping stakeholders informed.
Please note that while presenting their own interpretation of what the system should include (option A) or presenting the group with a predefined specification of what should be included (option B) might seem like potential solutions, these actions could bias the discussion and may not lead to a solution that meets all stakeholders' needs. Agreeing to disagree and closing the workshop (option D) could leave the issue unresolved, which could cause problems later in the project. The facilitator's role is to guide the discussion and help the team reach a consensus, not to impose their own views or prematurely end the discussion.
NEW QUESTION # 36
The Close Out of Timebox B was completed as scheduled, but the Could Have requirement of tiled walls in the bathrooms was NOT delivered within this period, with the agreement of the team.
Which Agile principle MOST influences this course of action?
- A. Build incrementally from firm foundations.
- B. Never compromise quality.
- C. Develop iteratively.
- D. Deliver on time.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 37
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