Week 4 - Agile In the Workplace - Module Test
What are some common pitfalls of making a product roadmap?
1. Pressure teams to achieve deadlines no matter what it takes 2. Put more work into the roadmap than the deliverables 3. Let stakeholders think the roadmap is set and unchangeable
Imagine you are a project manager overseeing a new set design for a local news network. You notice your team is becoming overwhelmed with critical feedback from studio executives. Then, your team informs you that they no longer want to receive feedback from the executives. Which Agile principle do these issues impact the most?
Business collaboration
The product vision defines what the product is, who uses it, and how it supports the customer's ______?
Business strategy
What is the measure of a team's ability to complete work at a certain pace?
Capacity and velocity
Imagine you are a project manager overseeing the adoption of Agile at your organization. To smooth the transition, you define specific outcomes. You also make sure the measure are visible to the entire team throughout the change. Which of the three keys to influence does this scenario demonstrate?
Clarify measurable results
Which of the following scaled Agile frameworks is organized into four layers: Foundation, Disciplined DevOps, Value Streams, and Disciplined Agile Enterprise?
Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
Making too many assumptions about a product can cause an unstable product roadmap. What actions can a project manager take to lessen the impact these assumptions might have?
Document the assumptions and make them transparent Not - Never make an assumption without proper knowledge Check assumptions against unbiased user research
As a project manager, your organization makes a shift to Agile. To create a sense of ownership, what actions should you take?
Have buy-in from an executive on the change Align your company's mission with the change
What is the purpose of the product vision in a value roadmap?
It defines what the product is It defines who will use the product
Which of the following scaled Agile frameworks aims to reduce waste in larger organizations and maximize a team's ability to deliver value to the customer?
Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)
You can make sure your team delivers value to customers by building the right thing, building the thing right, and ________?
Running it right
You are a project manager overseeing the development of a new application. You notice a lack of motivation in your team and that many items are "in progress", even though the deadline is tomorrow. Which Agile principle do these issues impact the most?
Value Delivery
