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According to DSDM what is the overriding project goal? A. To deliver what the business needs to be delivered, when it needs it to be delivered B. To deliver what the business needs to be delivered, when it can be delivered C. To deliver what the business needs to be delivered, as soon as it can be delivered D. To deliver what the project develops, when it can be delivered

A

According to the principle Develop iteratively, what does DSDM use? A. Iterative development, frequent demonstrations and comprehensive review B. Continuous development, frequent demonstrations and comprehensive review C. Iterative development, frequent changes and comprehensive documentation D. Iterative development, frequent changes and comprehensive review

A

In Iterative Development, each cycle of the process should always be what? A. Collaborative B. Measured C. Informal D. Optional

A

In which testing concept would the design and build of the test precede the development of the solution? A. Test-Driven Development B. Collaborative testing C. Independent testing D. Prioritised testing

A

The effort associated with the Feasibility phase should be just enough to decide what? A. Whether further investigation is justified B. Whether to start evolving the solution C. Whether the project delivered expected benefits D. Whether the solution can be deployed into operational use

A

What DSDM role ensures that the solution/technical roles work in a consistent way? A. Technical Coordinator B. Team Leader C. Project Manager D. Solution Tester

A

What are modelling techniques designed to do? A. Improve communications B. Improve delivery C. Improve quality D. Improve documentation

A

What are the most common demands on a project? A. Time, cost, features, quality B. Time, cost, issues, quality C. Time, resources, features, quality D. People, cost, features, quality

A

What has DSDM been applied to? A. A wide range of projects B. Small software development projects only C. Projects, programmes, portfolios and business-as-usual D. Process change projects only

A

What is Iterative Development? A. A design, develop and test cycle which is repeated until there is a fully functional solution B. A gated process where development can not begin until the finished design is complete C. An early sample, model or release of a product to test a concept or process D. The process and activity of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling resources to achieve a specific goal

A

What is a benefit of using DSDM? A. The risk of building the wrong solution is greatly reduced B. The risk of building the wrong solution is transferred C. The risk of building the wrong solution is accepted D. The risk of building the wrong solution is eliminated

A

What is a purpose of a Project Review Report? A. Capture feedback from the review of the delivered solution B. Capture feedback from each review in a Timebox C. Describe how the benefits have actually accrued D. Provide a justification for the project

A

What quality activity is NOT carried out during Evolutionary Development? A. High level risk analysis B. Detailed analysis and planning C. Prepare and run D. Assess quality and impact

A

What should every test have? 1. A defined starting state 2. A defined set of actions which we will carry out 3. An outcome which we expect to see 4. A measurable benefit A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

A

What should the Pre-Project phase ensure? A. Only the right projects are started B. Only Agile projects are started C. All projects are authorized D. All projects are understood

A

What should the Project Approach Questionnaire help finalise towards the end of Foundations? A. The approach to be taken by the project for development and delivery B. Business justification for the project C. Roles and responsibilities for the project D. Prioritisation of requirements

A

What statement about testing is true? 1. Positive tests check that a deliverable does what it should do 2. Negative tests check the behavior of the deliverable when unusual things happen A. Only 1 is true B. Only 2 is true C. Both 1 and 2 are true D. Neither 1 or 2 is true

A

What steps make up the informal cycle of Iterative Development? A. Thought, Action, Conversation B. Investigation, Refinement, Consolidation C. Develop, Test, Review D. Feasibility, Foundations, Evolutionary Development

A

Which approach correctly reflects the use of MoSCoW prioritisation? A. Relates to a specific timeframe B. Applied and fixed during Foundations C. Only applied at project level D. Is optional

A

Which objective relates to the DSDM Deployment phase? A. Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use B. Create a functional solution that demonstrably meets the needs of the business C. Give the wider organisation an early view of the solution that they will eventually use D. Describe how quality will be assured

A

Which of the following does the Foundations phase intend to understand? 1. The business rationale for the project 2. The potential solution that will be created 3. How development and delivery of the solution will be managed 4. The detailed requirements of the project A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

A

Which of the following elements make up common sense? 1. Sound judgment 2. Practical judgment 3. Normal native intelligence 4. Specialized knowledge A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

A

Which of the following is NOT stated as a benefit of using DSDM? A. User training becomes unnecessary B. The business is more likely to feel ownership of the solution as it evolves C. Deployment is more likely to go smoothly, due to the cooperation of all parties D. The risk of building the wrong solution is greatly reduced

A

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Project Manager? A. Managing the working environment in which the solution is evolving B. Facilitating the relationship between the business and technical roles C. Acting as the servant-leader for the Solution Development Team D. Providing the day-to-day detail of the requirements

A

Which of the following is a style of Timebox? A. Free format B. Investigation C. Refinement D. Consolidation

A

Which role provides high-level, Agile-style leadership to the Solution Development Team? A. Project Manager B. Business Sponsor C. Team Leader D. Technical Coordinator

A

According to DSDM, best business value is achieved when all stakeholders do what? A. Accept that change must be encouraged B. Accept that change is inevitable C. Accept that change should be frequent D. Accept that change should be discouraged

B

According to the principle Never Compromise Quality, a solution should be what? A. As good as possible B. Good enough C. Better than what was requested D. Less than what was requested

B

An organization amenable to incremental delivery of solutions [?] will benefit from early return on investment. A. at lowest possible cost B. into live use C. for testing in deployment D. with minimum effort

B

DSDM practices are specifically designed to improve what? A. Managerial effectiveness B. Communication effectiveness C. Engineering effectiveness D. Documentation effectiveness

B

In a DSDM project, what does the 'W' in 'MoSCoW' stand for? A. Want this B. Won't have this time C. Would have D. Wish list

B

In a free format Timebox, which activity is done during the Iterative Development step? A. Agree what work will be undertaken, agree priorities and accept the workload B. Scheduled reviews of the work in progress C. Formal acceptance of the Timebox deliverables D. Workshop to learn from experience and to take action to improve future Timeboxes

B

In order to meet a deadline, DSDM projects create contingency within what? A. Quality criteria B. Prioritised requirements C. Project budget D. Risk profile

B

In the Business Case, what does the business vision describe? A. Objectives of the project in terms of return on investment B. What the changed business is expected to look like C. Future projects required to meet business goals D. Business Sponsors' list of requirements

B

In the Evolutionary Development phase, the Solution Development Team iteratively explores the [ ? ] of the requirements. A. High-level scope B. Low-level detail C. Intermediate-level detail D. Full cost

B

Iterative Development is a process in which the [?] or part of it, evolves from a high-level concept to something with acknowledged business value. A. Project B. Evolving Solution C. Business Idea D. Specification

B

Under the DSDM MoSCoW rule, which definition describes the 'Must Have' requirement? A. Important but not vital B. Unsafe without it C. Painful to leave out D. May need some kind of workaround

B

What DSDM product describes, at a high level, the requirements that the project needs to address and indicates their priority with respect to meeting the objectives of the project and the needs of the business? A. Terms of Reference B. Prioritised Requirements List C. Solution Architecture Definition D. Development Approach Definition

B

What are the consequences to a team of NOT following the Agile principles? A. It will be run according to the Waterfall model B. It won't get the full benefit of the approach C. It will fail D. It will be more flexible

B

What are the names of the two styles of Timeboxes? A. Investigation and Development B. Structured and Free format C. Exploration and Engineering D. Iterative and Increment

B

What is a purpose of the Feasibility phase? A. Establishes a fundamental understanding of the business rationale for the project B. Establishes whether proposed project is likely to be feasible from a technical perspective C. Establishes whether proposed project is likely to be feasible from a human perspective D. Ensures only the right projects are started

B

What should the Project Approach Questionnaire drive? A. Team effectiveness B. Active management of project risks C. Product development D. Delivery of benefits

B

When using Iterative Development, what should each cycle begin and end with? A. Complete solution B. Conversation C. Facilitated Workshop D. Timebox

B

Which characteristic does NOT relate to the Solution Development Team? A. Each role empowered to make decisions B. Flexibility to swap team members in and out of the team C. Desire and authority to make day-to-day decisions D. Business knowledge and technical expertise

B

Which is an element to be focused on for building an effective team for successful delivery? A. Flexibility B. Stability C. Originality D. Creativity

B

Which of the following statements about the Solution Architecture Definition is true? 1. The Solution Architecture Definition contains the strategy for testing and review of the solution. 2. The Solution Architecture Definition contains both business and technical aspects of the solution. A. Only 1 is true B. Only 2 is true C. Both 1 and 2 are true D. Neither 1 or 2 is true

B

Which purpose relates to the Project Approach Questionnaire? A. Justification for the project from a business perspective B. Assess whether the Instrumental Success Factors are likely to be met C. List the requirements that the project needs to address and how they meet the business need D. Scope and justify the Feasibility phase

B

Which responsibility relates to the Solution Development Team roles? A. Direct the project B. Shape and build the solution C. Govern the project D. Ensure that the technical roles work in a consistent way

B

Which role is responsible for providing the team with strategic direction throughout the project? A. Business Sponsor B. Business Visionary C. Business Ambassador D. Project Manager

B

Which role is the key representative of the business within the Solution Development Team? A. Business Analyst B. Business Ambassador C. Business Advisor D. Business Visionary

B

Which roles form part of the Solution Development Team? A. Solution Developer, Business Analyst, Technical Coordinator B. Solution Developer, Business Analyst, Business Ambassador C. Technical Coordinator, Business Visionary, Business Sponsor D. Technical Coordinator, Business Visionary, Business Analyst

B

Which statement about late delivery is correct for DSDM? A. Is acceptable provided sufficient warning is given B. Can often undermine the very rationale for a project C. Is a fact of life and should be expected D. Can be really annoying for the Business

B

During Iterative Development, which testing activity relates to the role of Technical Coordinator? A. Business Acceptance testing B. Unit testing of the feature C. Ensuring testing is sufficiently comprehensive D. Providing testing knowledge and expertise

C

In DSDM what statement is true about principles? A. Not all principles apply to every project B. Any project not following the principles is bound to fail C. Compromising any of the principles introduces risk to the outcome D. Compromising any of the principles is sometimes necessary

C

In DSDM, what role must hold a sufficiently high position in the organisation to be able to resolve business issues and make financial decisions? A. Business Advisor B. Business Analyst C. Business Sponsor D. Business Visionary

C

Models help to make elements of the solution [?] as early as possible. A. Complete B. Feasible C. Visible D. Deliverable

C

Once firm foundations for development have been established, what does DSDM advocate? A. Immediate delivery of the solution B. Eventual delivery of the solution C. Incremental delivery of the solution D. Accelerated delivery of the solution

C

The Development Approach Definition provides a high-level definition of the tools, techniques, customs, practices and standards that will be applied to the [?] of the solution. A. Prioritised testing B. Emergent design C. Evolutionary development D. Incremental deployment

C

The Pre-Project phase ensures that the right projects are started, based on what? A. A clearly defined budget B. A clearly defined benefit C. A clearly defined objective D. A clearly defined specification

C

What DSDM product identifies Timeboxes for the project? A. Prioritised Requirements List B. Development Approach Definition C. Delivery Plan D. Management Approach Definition

C

What does the Business Case provide? A. An assessment of the feasibility of a project B. A high-level schedule for the project C. A justification for the project from a business perspective D. An assessment of how the benefits have actually accrued

C

What in DSDM is designed to shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team? A. Phases B. Philosophy C. Principles D. Processes

C

What is a responsibility of the Business Analyst? A. Providing the day-to-day detail of requirements B. Providing legal or regulatory advice C. Ensuring the business needs are properly analysed and understood D. Interpreting the needs of the Business Sponsor

C

What is the Foundation Summary used for? A. For establishing if the scope of the solution is clear and allows for evolutionary development B. To provide a high-level schedule of Project Increments C. For helping to decide whether the investment in the project is worthwhile D. To prioritise the project within a wider portfolio of projects

C

What is the objective of the Deployment phase? A. Check how well the expected benefits have been met B. Understand the business rationale for the project C. Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use D. Formally start the project

C

What is the optimum Solution Development Team size? A. As small as possible B. Fewer than five people C. Between five and nine people D. At least ten people

C

What statement about the Foundations phase is true? 1. The aim of Foundations is to understand the scope of work 2. The Foundations phase determines the project lifecycle A. Only 1 is true B. Only 2 is true C. Both 1 and 2 are true D. Neither 1 or 2 is true

C

Which DSDM product describes what has been achieved in a Timebox together with any feedback that may influence plans moving forwards? A. Delivery Plan B. Progress Reports C. Timebox Review Record D. Change Requests

C

Which of the following are MoSCoW priorities? 1. Must Have 2. Should Have 3. Can't Have 4. Won't Have this time A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

C

Which of the following is the name of a DSDM principle? A. Cooperate B. Collocate C. Collaborate D. Co-develop

C

Which of the following statements about DSDM are true? 1. May be used to supplement an existing in-house Agile approach 2. Deals with the development and delivery of a product rather than the full project 3. Works alongside existing standards and approaches 4. Suited to the development of new solutions and enhancing existing solutions A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 3, 4 D. 1, 2, 4

C

Which product describes how the Project will be organised and planned, how stakeholders will be engaged in the project and how progress will be demonstrated? A. Delivery Plan B. Development Approach Definition C. Management Approach Definition D. Timebox Plan

C

Which purpose relates to the Foundations phase? A. Converge over time on an accurate solution that meets a business need B. Establish whether the project appears cost-effective C. Establish how development and delivery of the solution will be managed D. Bring a baseline of the solution into operational use

C

Which role is responsible for interpreting the needs of the Business Sponsor and communicating these to the team? A. Business Analyst B. Business Advisor C. Business Visionary D. Business Ambassador

C

During Iterative Development, which testing activity relates to the role of the Solution Tester? A. Business acceptance testing B. Unit testing of a feature C. Ensuring that testing is sufficient D. Providing testing knowledge and expertise

D

How does DSDM ensure control is demonstrated to a level of formality appropriate to the organisation? A. Through tailoring of the principles B. Through tailoring of the organisation C. Through tailoring of the roles D. Through tailoring of the products

D

In DSDM, what three elements are relied upon to ensure active and ongoing business engagements? 1. Commitment of business time throughout 2. Regular reporting 3. Day-to-day collaboration involving business roles in iterative development 4. A supportive commercial relationship A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

D

In a DSDM approach, contingency is managed by varying what? A. Risk B. Budget C. Schedule D. Features

D

In a Free Format Timebox what activity is performed in Close-Out? A. Understand the Timebox objectives B. Iterative development C. Review of the solution D. Retrospective workshop

D

In the Deployment phase, what statement is true about the release that is deployed? A. It must be the final solution B. It must be a subset of the final solution C. It must be the version agreed in Foundations D. It may be a final solution or a subset of the final solution

D

The Team Board makes the detailed plan and activity against that plan visible to whom? A. The Project Manager B. The Team Leader C. The Business Sponsor D. Anybody who cares to look

D

What is a success factor for a Facilitated Workshop? A. A facilitator who understands the project B. Clarification of issues C. Independent workshop participants D. Thorough preparation before the workshop by the facilitator

D

What is agreed during the Investigation step of a structured Timebox? 1. The Timebox deliverables 2. The duration of the Timebox 3. The acceptance criteria for the deliverables 4. The Measures of success for the Timebox A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

D

What perspectives should be considered when 'Modelling'? A. Senior management only B. Financial, social, physical and ethical C. How many, how often and at what cost D. What, where, when, how, who and why

D

What projects is DSDM suitable for? A. Small projects with light governance needs only B. Larger projects with stronger governance needs only C. IT projects only D. A range of projects from small projects with light governance needs to larger projects with stronger governance needs

D

What role is responsible for ensuring that the solution delivered will enable the benefits described in the Business Case to be achieved? A. Business Advisor B. Business Analyst C. Business Sponsor D. Business Visionary

D

When does DSDM state that the Post-Project phase takes place? A. After Evolutionary Development B. Before the project is closed C. When the solution is assembled D. After the final Deployment for a project

D

Which is NOT an area of interest identified in DSDM? A. Business interests B. Solution/technical interests C. Management interests D. Project interests

D

Which of the following is a style of Timebox? A. Kick-Off B. Close-out C. Iterative Development D. DSDM Structured

D

Which of the following is described by each participant in a Daily Stand-Up? 1. What I have done since the last Stand-Up 2. What I have learnt since the last Stand-Up 3. What I will be doing between now and the next Stand-Up 4. What problems, risks or issues I have 1, 2, 3. B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1, 3, 4

D

Which of the following is the name of a DSDM principle? A. Demonstrate results B. Demonstrate benefits C. Demonstrate quality D. Demonstrate control

D

Which product is made up of all appropriate components of the final solution together with any intermediate deliverables necessary to explore the detail of requirements and the solution under construction? A. Delivery Plan B. Solution Architecture Definition C. Development Approach Definition D. Evolving Solution

D

Which role ensures that a group of people collaborate to meet a predetermined objective in a compressed time? A. Team leader B. Project Manager C. DSDM Coach D. Workshop Facilitator

D

Which role ensures the project meets the desired technical standards? A. Solution Developer B. Solution Tester C. Team Leader D. Technical Coordinator

D

Which role is responsible for project budget throughout the project? A. Business Visionary B. Project Manager C. Business Analyst D. Business Sponsor

D

Which statement relates to the DSDM view on formality and scalability? A. The aim is to remove all formality, so that the team can get on with building the solution B. Agile must be informal, otherwise it stops being fun C. It is entirely formal, to enable management and control D. The DSDM process can be configured and calibrated to cater for a range of projects

D

Which testing concept could apply the MoSCoW rules to the execution of tests and rectification of defects found? A. Collaborative testing B. Test-Driven Development C. Independent testing D. Prioritised testing

D


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