PMP Agile Quiz 1 What is the primary purpose of a daily stand-up in Agile? A) To assign tasks to team members
B) To discuss and resolve project issues
C) To ensure the team aligns on progress and identifies any blockers
D) To review the sprint backlog
Show Answer Correct Answer: To ensure the team aligns on progress and identifies any blockers
Which Agile methodology emphasizes the use of sprints and incremental delivery? A) Lean
B) Scrum
C) Kanban
D) Extreme Programming (XP)
Show Answer Correct Answer: Scrum
What is a product backlog in Agile? A) A list of tasks assigned to each team member
B) A prioritized list of work items to be completed
C) A record of project risks
D) A detailed timeline for the project
Show Answer Correct Answer: A prioritized list of work items to be completed
Which role in Scrum is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and managing the backlog? A) Scrum Master
B) Development Team
C) Product Owner
D) Project Manager
Show Answer Correct Answer: Product Owner
What is the purpose of an Agile retrospective? A) To update the product backlog
B) To reflect on the sprint and identify improvements
C) To review the overall project status
D) To plan the next sprint
Show Answer Correct Answer: To reflect on the sprint and identify improvements
Which of the following is a key principle of the Agile Manifesto? A) Comprehensive documentation over working software
B) Following a strict project plan
C) Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
D) Hierarchy and control over team autonomy
Show Answer Correct Answer: Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
In Agile, what is a timebox? A) A fixed period during which specific work must be completed
B) A list of project constraints
C) The process of estimating project timelines
D) A type of Agile retrospective
Show Answer Correct Answer: A fixed period during which specific work must be completed
Which Agile approach uses a visual board to manage work-in-progress and flow? A) Scrum
B) Lean
C) Kanban
D) Extreme Programming (XP)
Show Answer Correct Answer: Kanban
What is the primary role of the Scrum Master? A) To prioritize the product backlog
B) To ensure the team follows Agile practices and removes obstacles
C) To assign tasks to team members
D) To review and approve completed work
Show Answer Correct Answer: To ensure the team follows Agile practices and removes obstacles
In Agile, what is a 'user story'? A) A detailed project requirement
B) A task that needs to be completed within a sprint
C) A description of a feature from the user's perspective
D) A test case for verifying a feature
Show Answer Correct Answer: A description of a feature from the user's perspective
What is the purpose of velocity tracking in Agile? A) To measure team productivity over time
B) To prioritize backlog items
C) To determine team performance bonuses
D) To track daily progress
Show Answer Correct Answer: To measure team productivity over time
What is a 'definition of done' in Agile? A) A list of completed tasks
B) A standard that determines when a task or feature is fully complete
C) The final project deadline
D) A list of tasks assigned to the development team
Show Answer Correct Answer: A standard that determines when a task or feature is fully complete
In Agile, what is an 'iteration'? A) A process of refining project requirements
B) A repeated cycle during which work is completed and reviewed
C) A task assigned to the project team
D) A technique for testing software
Show Answer Correct Answer: A repeated cycle during which work is completed and reviewed
Which Agile methodology focuses on simplicity and encourages pair programming? A) Scrum
B) Kanban
C) Extreme Programming (XP)
D) Lean
Show Answer Correct Answer: Extreme Programming (XP)
What does the Agile principle 'Responding to change over following a plan' mean? A) The project team should avoid planning whenever possible
B) Changes should be documented in detail
C) Plans should be flexible to adapt to evolving requirements
D) Teams should make changes only after approval from stakeholders
Show Answer Correct Answer: Plans should be flexible to adapt to evolving requirements
What is a key characteristic of a self-organizing team in Agile? A) The team reports directly to the project manager
B) The team is responsible for managing their own tasks and responsibilities
C) The team works without any guidance or supervision
D) The team follows strict rules for task assignments
Show Answer Correct Answer: The team is responsible for managing their own tasks and responsibilities
Which Agile ceremony involves reviewing the completed work at the end of a sprint? A) Daily stand-up
B) Sprint planning
C) Sprint review
D) Retrospective
Show Answer Correct Answer: Sprint review
What is the purpose of a backlog refinement meeting in Agile? A) To review and adjust the sprint plan
B) To improve and clarify items in the product backlog
C) To assign tasks to the development team
D) To conduct a sprint retrospective
Show Answer Correct Answer: To improve and clarify items in the product backlog
In Agile, what is the primary purpose of releasing increments frequently? A) To finish the project as quickly as possible
B) To deliver value to the customer early and often
C) To reduce project costs
D) To ensure all team members stay productive
Show Answer Correct Answer: To deliver value to the customer early and often
