Question 1

In many cases, _________ only begin to understand what they actually desire when they are provided with someone's impression of what they want.
A)Project Managers
B)Customers
C)Sponsers
D)Team Leaders
E)All of the above are correct

Accepted Answer

In many cases, customers only begin to understand what they actually desire when they are provided with someone's impression of what they want.

Question 2

Iterations are short time frames ("time boxes") that typically last from ___________.
A)1-4 days
B)1-2 weeks
C)1-4 weeks
D)4-7 weeks
E)7-12 weeks

Accepted Answer

Iterations are short time frames ("time boxes") that typically last from one to four weeks.

Question 3

Once the project scope has been firmly established, every detail of the project is defined through the ________.
A)Deliverables
B)Job tickets
C)WBS
D)Estimates
E)Risks

Accepted Answer

Once the project scope has been firmly established, every detail of the project is defined through the WBS.

Question 4

Which each of these Agile principles: is where Teams reflect, learn, and adapt to change; work informs the plan?
A)Focus on customer value
B)Iterative and incremental delivery
C)Experimentation and adaptation
D)Self-organization
E)Continuous improvement

Accepted Answer

Continuous improvement-Teams reflect, learn, and adapt to change; work informs the plan.

Question 5

Traditional approaches to project management concentrate firmly on thorough planning _________.
A)Up front
B)With the customer
C)With the project team
D)Of the WBS
E)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Traditional approaches to project management concentrate firmly on thorough planning up front.

Question 6

Which each of these Agile principles: is where team members decide amongst themselves who and what should be done?
A)Focus on customer value
B)Iterative and incremental delivery
C)Experimentation and adaptation
D)Self-organization
E)Continuous improvement

Accepted Answer

Self-organization-Team members decide amongst themselves who and what should be done.

Question 7

In the Research Highlight: Product Development practices that Work: The waterfall method is the name used in what industry?
A)Automotive
B)Tool and Dye
C)Publishing
D)Renewable Energy
E)Software

Accepted Answer

The waterfall model is the name used in the software industry for the traditional approach to project management in which a process breakdown structure (PBS) is used to first define all the requirements up front and then initiate a design, build, integrate, test, deploy sequence.

Question 8

A new holistic approach in new commercial product development efforts is known as:
A)Scrum
B)Specific project management
C)Traditional project management
D)Prioritized WBS
E)Functional teams

Accepted Answer

Scrum can be traced back to the work of Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka who in 1986 described a new holistic approach in new commercial product development efforts.

Question 9

All of the following are part of the Traditional Project Management model except:
A)Fixed scope
B)Deliverables
C)Continuous Design
D)Low uncertainty
E)Conventional Project Teams

Accepted Answer

Continuous design is not a part of Traditional Project Management model, as it typically follows a sequential approach where each stage of the project is completed before moving onto the next one. In contrast, continuous design is a feature of Agile Project Management, which emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in the design process. The other options listed (fixed scope, deliverables, low uncertainty, and conventional project teams) are all characteristic of the Traditional Project Management model.

Question 10

All of the following are part of the Agile Project Management model except:
A)Flexibility
B)High uncertainty
C)Embrace change
D)Design up front
E)Self organized project teams

Accepted Answer

The Agile Project Management model does not involve designing the project up front. Instead, the focus is on iteration and adaptability throughout the project's lifecycle.

Question 11

In the Snap Shot From Practice IDEO: Masters of Design.CEO Tim Brown recommends that _______ should only take as much time and effort needed to generate useful feedback and evolve an idea.
A)Projects
B)Prototypes
C)Experiments
D)Product Design
E)Development

Accepted Answer

Brown recommends that prototypes should only take as much time and effort needed to generate useful feedback and evolve an idea.

Question 12

Which each of these Agile principles: create a flow of value to customers by "chunking" project delivery into small, functioning increments?
A)Focus on customer value
B)Iterative and incremental delivery
C)Experimentation and adaptation
D)Self-organization
E)Continuous improvement

Accepted Answer

Iterative and incremental delivery-Create a flow of value to customers by "chunking" project delivery into small, functioning increments.

Question 13

In the Snap Shot From Practice IDEO: Masters of Design, one of the product innovations is:
A)First Apple Mouse
B)Head's Airflow Tennis Racket
C)Zyliss Salad Spinner
D)Nokia N-Gage Smart phones
E)All of the above are correct

Accepted Answer

IDEO, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is one of the premier design firms in the world.They are responsible for a wide range of product innovations including the first Apple mouse, Head's Airflow Tennis Racket, Zyliss Salad Spinner, and Nokia N-Gage Smart phones.

Question 14

hich each of these Agile principles: Test assumptions early and build working prototypes to solicit customer feedback and refine product requirements?
A)Focus on customer value
B)Iterative and incremental delivery
C)Experimentation and adaptation
D)Self-organization
E)Continuous improvement

Accepted Answer

Experimentation and adaptation-Test assumptions early and build working prototypes to solicit customer feedback and refine product requirements.

Question 15

_________ can be a source of unpredictability.
A)Technology
B)Clients
C)Vendors
D)Sponsers
E)WBS

Accepted Answer

Technology can be a source of unpredictability.

Question 16

Iterative development processes provide the which important advantages:
A)Continuous integration, verification, and validation of the evolving product.
B)Frequent demonstration of progress to increase the likelihood that the end product will satisfy customer needs.
C)Early detection of defects and problems.
D)A, B and C are correct
E)None of the above is correct

Accepted Answer

Iterative development processes provide continuous integration, verification, and validation of the evolving product, frequent demonstration of progress to increase the likelihood that the end product will satisfy customer needs, and early detection of defects and problems. Therefore, options A, B, and C are correct advantages of iterative development processes.

Question 17

Which is not part of a family of methods designed to respond to the challenges of unpredictable projects?
A)Agile modeling
B)Lean development
C)RUP (Rational Unified Process)
D)Crystal clear
E)Fixed scope

Accepted Answer

Fixed scope is not a family of methods designed to respond to the challenges of unpredictable projects. The other options (Agile modeling, Lean development, RUP, and Crystal clear) are all agile methodologies specifically designed for unpredictable projects.

Question 18

_____________ represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional plan-driven project management approach by adopting a more experimental and adaptive approach to managing projects.
A)Agile project management
B)Hybrid project management
C)Uncertain project management
D)Focused project management
E)Interactive project management

Accepted Answer

Agile PM represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional plan-driven project management approach by adopting a more experimental and adaptive approach to managing projects.

Question 19

Project ________ varies according to the extent the project scope is known and stable and the technology to be used is known and proven.
A)Stability
B)Certainty
C)Unity
D)Uncertainty
E)Degree

Accepted Answer

Project uncertainty varies according to the extent the project scope is known and stable and the technology to be used is known and proven.

Question 20

Which each of these Agile principles: Employ business-driven prioritizations of requirements and features?
A)Focus on customer value
B)Iterative and incremental delivery
C)Experimentation and adaptation
D)Self-organization
E)Continuous improvement

Accepted Answer

Focus on customer value-Employ business-driven prioritizations of requirements and features.

Quiz 17: An Introduction to Agile Project Management

In many cases, _________ only begin to understand what they actually desire when they are provided with someone's impression of what they want.

Iterations are short time frames ("time boxes") that typically last from ___________.

Once the project scope has been firmly established, every detail of the project is defined through the ________.

Which each of these Agile principles: is where Teams reflect, learn, and adapt to change; work informs the plan?

Traditional approaches to project management concentrate firmly on thorough planning _________.

Which each of these Agile principles: is where team members decide amongst themselves who and what should be done?

In the Research Highlight: Product Development practices that Work: The waterfall method is the name used in what industry?

A new holistic approach in new commercial product development efforts is known as:

All of the following are part of the Traditional Project Management model except:

All of the following are part of the Agile Project Management model except:

In the Snap Shot From Practice IDEO: Masters of Design.CEO Tim Brown recommends that _______ should only take as much time and effort needed to generate useful feedback and evolve an idea.

Which each of these Agile principles: create a flow of value to customers by "chunking" project delivery into small, functioning increments?

In the Snap Shot From Practice IDEO: Masters of Design, one of the product innovations is:

hich each of these Agile principles: Test assumptions early and build working prototypes to solicit customer feedback and refine product requirements?

_________ can be a source of unpredictability.

Iterative development processes provide the which important advantages:

Which is not part of a family of methods designed to respond to the challenges of unpredictable projects?

_____________ represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional plan-driven project management approach by adopting a more experimental and adaptive approach to managing projects.

Project ________ varies according to the extent the project scope is known and stable and the technology to be used is known and proven.

Which each of these Agile principles: Employ business-driven prioritizations of requirements and features?