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When do business analysts conduct analysis and deliver work products when working in the Agile Context?

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Business analysts conduct analysis and deliver work products at the last responsible moment to continually allow flexibility for change; detailed analysis work is not done ahead of time, but just in time to be effectively utilized by the agile team.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1, Kindle Locations 10247-10249). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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What [4] questions does a business analyst help an agile team answer?

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Business analysts help agile teams answer these [4] questions:

  1. What need are we trying to satisfy?
  2. Is that need worth satisfying?
  3. Should we deliver something to satisfy that need?
  4. What is the right thing to do to deliver that need?

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1, Kindle Locations 10256-10257). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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For organizations new to the agile mindset and practices, a focus on _____, _____, and _____enables the organization to move towards culturally adopting the agile mindset.

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For organizations new to the agile mindset and practices, a focus on continuous improvement, ongoing changing behaviour, and making progress enables the organization to move towards culturally adopting the agile mindset.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.1, Kindle Locations 10285-10286). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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Agile principles and practices are often successfully applied in initiatives where [3]:

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Agile principles and practices are often successfully applied in initiatives where:

  1. there are empowered subject matter experts (SMEs)
  2. the business need or proposed solution is complex
  3. business needs are changing or unknown

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.1, Kindle Locations 10292-10298). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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An agile initiative provides value by virtue of the approach taken by an agile team through _____ and _____.

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An agile initiative provides value by virtue of the approach taken by an agile team through ongoing review and feedback.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.1, Kindle Locations 10305-10306). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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Agile approaches focus on _____, _____, and _____.

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Agile approaches focus on people interactions, transparent communications, and ongoing delivery of valuable change to stakeholders.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.1, Kindle Locations 10313-10314). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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The assumptions underlying agile environments often include [8]:

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The assumptions underlying agile environments often include:

  1. Changing requirements
  2. Problem can be reduced to a set of needs
  3. Fully engaged customers and empowered SMEs
  4. Team continuity
  5. Co-located teams
  6. Team members may perform more than one role
  7. Continuous improvement
  8. Self-organizing teams
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It is important that a sponsor of an agile initiative [5]:

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It is important that a sponsor of an agile initiative:

  1. be familiar with the agile philosophy
  2. be open to feedback and trade-offs
  3. understands adaptive planning
  4. understands the use and value of time boxing
  5. understands the need and value of the sponsor’s active involvement with the agile team

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.2, Kindle Locations 10342-10350). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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Agile approaches are most successful when the organizational culture and working environments lend themselves to [3].

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Agile approaches are most successful when the organizational culture and working environments lend themselves to [3]:

  • intensive collaboration
  • frequent communication
  • strong disposition towards incremental delivery of appropriate solution value.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.2, Kindle Locations 10353-10355). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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The primary agents for a change using an agile approach can include what [4]entities?

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The primary agents for a change using an agile approach can include [4]:

  • Agile team leader
  • Customer representative or product owner
  • Team members
  • External stakeholders

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.2, Locations 10357-10358). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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On agile teams, business analysis activities can be performed by one or a combination of what entities?

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On agile teams, business analysis activities can be performed by one or a combination of:

  • a business analyst working on the team
  • the customer representative or product owner
  • distributing these activities throughout the team.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.2, Kindle Locations 10378-10385). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ is a family of methodologies which are defined based on hardness and colour. The hardness refers to the business criticality or potential for causing harm, which amounts to more rigour and predictive planning being required as the criticality increases. Colour refers to the heaviness of the project across a number of dimensions including number of people required and risk elements in the project.

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Crystal Clear is a family of methodologies which are defined based on hardness and colour. The hardness refers to the business criticality or potential for causing harm, which amounts to more rigour and predictive planning being required as the criticality increases. Colour refers to the heaviness of the project across a number of dimensions including number of people required and risk elements in the project.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10408-10411). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ is a decision process framework which incorporates ideas from a variety of other agile approaches. It is intended to support a project from initiation through delivery. ____ is not prescriptive and allows for teams to customize their own life cycles and approaches.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Kindle Locations 10413-10415). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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Disciplined Agile Delivery is a decision process framework which incorporates ideas from a variety of other agile approaches. It is intended to support a project from initiation through delivery. Disciplined Agile Delivery is not prescriptive and allows for teams to customize their own life cycles and approaches.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10413-10415). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ is a project delivery framework which focuses on fixing cost, quality, and time at the beginning while contingency is managed by varying the features to be delivered. MoSCoW prioritization technique is used for scope management. Time boxes, or short focused periods of time with clearly defined outcomes, are used to manage the work.

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Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is a project delivery framework which focuses on fixing cost, quality, and time at the beginning while contingency is managed by varying the features to be delivered. MoSCoW prioritization technique is used for scope management. Time boxes, or short focused periods of time with clearly defined outcomes, are used to manage the work.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10417-10419). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ is a method for developing and delivering a system incrementally. It has a strong focus on quantifying value for multiple stakeholders and planning increments based on delivery of that value (which can be measured). It uses impact estimation tables as a formal technique for assessing solutions for their ability to deliver value to multiple stakeholders for a given cost.

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Evolutionary Project Management (Evo) is a method for developing and delivering a system incrementally. It has a strong focus on quantifying value for multiple stakeholders and planning increments based on delivery of that value (which can be measured). It uses impact estimation tables as a formal technique for assessing solutions for their ability to deliver value to multiple stakeholders for a given cost.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10421-10423). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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_____ focuses on the technical development processes and features pair-programming, test-driven development, and other craftsmanship approaches to the technical practices. XP technical practices are often used in conjunction with one of the agile management frameworks.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Kindle Locations 10425-10427). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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Extreme programming focuses on the technical development processes and features pair-programming, test-driven development, and other craftsmanship approaches to the technical practices. XP technical practices are often used in conjunction with one of the agile management frameworks.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10425-10427). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ focuses on a client-valued functionality perspective to develop working software. For example, following a high-level scoping exercise, a feature list is identified and all planning, design, and development are performed based on feature sets.

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Feature Driven Development focuses on a client-valued functionality perspective to develop working software. For example, following a high-level scoping exercise, a feature list is identified and all planning, design, and development are performed based on feature sets.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10429-10431). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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_____ not require fixed iterations. Work moves through the development process as a continuous flow of activity. A key feature is to limit the amount of work underway at any one time (referred to as the work in progress limit or WIP). The team works only on a fixed number of items at any one time and work may begin on a new item only when it is required to maintain flow downstream and after the previous item has been completed.

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Kanban does not require fixed iterations. Work moves through the development process as a continuous flow of activity. A key feature is to limit the amount of work underway at any one time (referred to as the work in progress limit or WIP). The team works only on a fixed number of items at any one time and work may begin on a new item only when it is required to maintain flow downstream and after the previous item has been completed.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10432-10435). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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____ is a framework for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale. It highlights the individual roles, teams, activities and artifacts necessary to scale agile from the team to program to the enterprise level.

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SAFe is a framework for implementing agile practices at enterprise scale. It highlights the individual roles, teams, activities and artifacts necessary to scale agile from the team to program to the enterprise level.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10437-10439). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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_____ is a lightweight process management framework based on empirical process control. Work is performed in a series of fixed length iterations, called Sprints, which last one month or less. At the end of each sprint the team must produce working software of a high enough quality that it could potentially be shipped or otherwise delivered to a customer.

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Scrum lightweight process management framework based on empirical process control. Work is performed in a series of fixed length iterations, called Sprints, which last one month or less. At the end of each sprint the team must produce working software of a high enough quality that it could potentially be shipped or otherwise delivered to a customer.

International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10440-10443). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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_____ is used to increase value, decrease waste, and increase communication between stakeholders and delivery teams by focusing on the intended customer behavior for the solution to satisfy customer needs.

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Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) is used to increase value, decrease waste, and increase communication between stakeholders and delivery teams by focusing on the intended customer behaviour for the solution to satisfy customer needs.

Agile Extension 7.2.1

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______ uses a customer readable, domain-specific language to specify the intended customer behavior which satisfies the customer need.

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Behaviour Driven Development uses a customer readable, domain-specific language to specify the intended customer behavior which satisfies the customer need.

Agile Extension 7.3.1

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What [3] team members are included in “Three Amigos” sessions?

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Team members are included in “Three Amigos” sessions:

  • product owner
  • tester
  • developer

Agile Extension 7.2.2

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Behaviour Driven Development uses a simple grammar format, referred to as Gherkin, that allows real scenarios to be filled into the syntax. How are these scenarios formatted?

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Behaviour Driven Development uses a simple grammar format, referred to as Gherkin, that allows real scenarios to be filled into the syntax. This takes the form:​

GIVEN
WHEN
THEN

Agile Extension 7.2.3

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**References** Behavior Driven Development (BDD) [BDD Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven_development) [What is BDD (Video)](https://youtu.be/VS6EEUVZGLE) [Introduction to Cucumber (Video)](https://youtu.be/lC0jzd8sGIA) [BDD In Action (Paperback via Amazon)](https://www.amazon.com/BDD-Action-Behavior-driven-development-lifecycle/dp/161729165X)
**References** Behavior Driven Development (BDD) [BDD Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven_development) [What is BDD (Video)](https://youtu.be/VS6EEUVZGLE) [Introduction to Cucumber (Video)](https://youtu.be/lC0jzd8sGIA) [BDD In Action (Paperback via Amazon)](https://www.amazon.com/BDD-Action-Behavior-driven-development-lifecycle/dp/161729165X)
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to understand which product characteristics or qualities will prove to be a significant differentiator in the marketplace and help to drive customer satisfaction.
**_Kano Analysis_** is used to understand which product characteristics or qualities will prove to be a significant differentiator in the marketplace and help to drive customer satisfaction. Agile Extension 7.5.1
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In Kano Analysis, each feature is categorized based on replies to two questions. What are the [2] questions?
Categorization is based on two forms of a question about a feature: * **Functional form: How do you feel if this feature or characteristic is** **presen in** **the product?** * **Dysfunctional form: How do you feel if this feature or characteristic is absent in the product?** Agile Extension 7.5.3
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**References** Kano Analysis [Wikipedia Entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kano_model)
**References** Kano Analysis [Wikipedia Entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kano_model)
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In Kano Analysis, product features and characteristics are given one of four ratings. What are these ratings?
In Kano Analysis, product features and characteristics are given one of four ratings: * **Threshold** features must be present for customers to be satisfied. * **Performance** features customers view as the more the better. * **Excitement** are features a customer doesn't know they want until they see it. * **Indifferent** are features the customer doesn't want. Agile Extension 7.5.2
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Possible answers to each Kano question form include [5]:
Possible answers to each question include: * **I like it that way.** * **I expect it to be that way.** * **I am neutral.** * **I can live with it that way.** * **I dislike it that way.** Agile Extension 7.5.3
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What attributes are included in a short form persona?
Attributes are included in a short form persona: * **Name** * **Picture** * **Tasks and Responsibilities** * **Technology** * **Traits and Characteristics** * **Goals** Agile Extension 7.7.3
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Personas - What [8] attributes are included in a long-form persona?
[8] tributes are included in a short form persona: * **Name** * **Picture** * **Demographics** * **Buying Motive** * **Traits** * **Needs** * **Motivations** * **Differentiators** Agile Extension 7.7.3
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\_\_\_\_\_\_are used to understand and empathize with an intended stakeholder in order to align the solution with the stakeholder need.
**_Personas_** are used to understand and empathize with an intended stakeholder in order to align the solution with the stakeholder need. Agile extension 7.7.1
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\_\_\_\_\_ are fictional characters or archetypes that exemplify the way that typical users interact with a solution.
**_Personas_** are fictional characters or archetypes that exemplify the way that typical users interact with a solution. Agile Extension 7.7.2
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\_\_\_\_\_ are used to determine what value can be delivered over an agreed time period.
**_Planning Workshops_** are used to determine what value can be delivered over an agreed time period. Agile Extension 7.8.1
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\_\_\_\_\_\_facilitate the commitment to the delivery of a set of functionality or features within an agreed time period. They enable customer collaboration and response to changes that result from feedback and learning.
**_Planning Workshops_** facilitate the commitment to the delivery of a set of functionality or features within an agreed time period. They enable customer collaboration and response to changes that result from feedback and learning. Agile Extension 7.8.2
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Planning Workshops at the Strategy Horizon focus on \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and _____ .
Planning Workshops at the Strategy Horizon focus on **_organizational goals_**, **_metrics to achieve these goals_**, and **_initiatives that can deliver value_**. Agile Extension 7.8.2
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What do Planning Workshops at the Initiative Horizon produce?
Planning Workshops at the Initiative Horizon produce release plans showing the intended sequence of delivery of user stories or features over the whole release or initiative. Agile Extension 7.8.2
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What are the goals of Planning Workshops at the Delivery Horizon?
Planning Workshops at the Delivery Horizon are performed at the beginning of each iteration. In a flow approach, the team identifies the appropriate, regular time to review the next set of backlog items needed to be reviewed. It is important that the team understands and focuses on the iteration objectives, the value associated with a particular minimal marketable feature (MMF), business issues, and story decomposition. Agile Extension 7.8.2
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In an agile context, what are the [2] parts of a Planning Workshop?
Planning Workshops are organized into two parts: 1. **What:** the product owner discusses the goal, the desired outcome, th needed, the highest priority backlog items, clarifies specific details, and e date ensures alignment to goals. 2. **How:** the team discusses how each item can be completed and what is needed for the team to successfully complete them. Agile Extension 7.8.2
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In an agile context, what are the [5] elements (inputs) to a Planning Workshop?
The [5] elements (inputs) to a Planning Workshop are: 1. **Estimated and ordered backlog** 2. **Team velocity** 3. **Iteration goal or feature set** 4. **Backlog item selection** 5. **Task planning** Agile Extension 7.8.3
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\_\_\_\_\_ rates features, processes, products, or capabilities in two dimensions. Business analysis practitioners use this information to help recommend the best actions to improve them based on the ratings.
**_Purpose Alignment Model_** rates features, processes, products, or capabilities in two dimensions. Business analysis practitioners use this information to help recommend the best actions to improve them based on the ratings. Section 7.11.2
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to assess ideas in the context of customer and business value.
**_Purpose Alignment Model_** is used to assess ideas in the context of customer and business value. Agile Extension 7.11.1
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True / Fale - Purpose Alignment Model provides guidance on whether something should be an area of strategic concern
**True -** Purpose Alignment Model provides guidance on whether something should be an area of strategic concern. Agile Extension 7.11.2
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True / False - Purpose Alignment Model provides guidance on what strategies or decisions might be the correct ones.
**False** - Purpose Alignment Model does not provide any guidance on what strategies or decisions might be the correct ones. Agile Extension 7.11.2
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What are the four quadrants of the Purpose Alignment Model?
The four quadrants of the Purpose Alignment Model are: 1. **Differentiating** 2. **Parity** 3. **Partner** 4. **W****ho Cares?** ​​Agile Extension 7.11.3
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The purpose of _____ agile technique is to help determine when to make decisions.
The purpose of **_Real Options_** agile technique is to help determine when to make decisions. Agile Extension 7.12.1
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\_\_\_\_\_ agile technique addresses aversion to uncertainty by **providing the conditions when a commitment should be made** rather than simply suggesting to wait or make the decision too early. Real Options helps stakeholders to delay decisions to the last responsible moment and focus on the highest priority item.
**_Real Options_** address aversion to uncertainty by providing the conditions when a commitment should be made rather than simply suggesting to wait or make the decision too early. Real Options helps stakeholders to delay decisions to the last responsible moment and focus on the highest priority item. Agile Extension 7.12.2
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What are the [3] rules underlying the Real Options agile technique?
Real Options has three simple rules: 1. **Options have value** 2. **Options expire** 3. **Never commit early unless you know why** Agile Extension 7.12.2
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Real Options - What are the elements (inputs) of the Real Options agile technique?
The elements (inputs) of the Real Options agile technique are: 1. **Options** 2. **Commitments** 3. **Expiry** 4. **Right/Wrong/Uncertain** Agile Extension 7.12.3
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What is the most important element of the Real Options agile technique?
The most important element of the Real Options agile technique is **Expiry**. This knowledge is critical to prevent making decisions too soon or too late. Agile Extension 7.12.3
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**References** Real Options Agile Technique ["Real Options" Underlie Agile Practices](https://www.infoq.com/articles/real-options-enhance-agility) (2007) [Why "Real Options" is the biggest fail of the Agile Community so far (2013)](https://www.agile42.com/en/blog/2013/04/03/real-options-biggest-fail-agile/)
**References** Real Options Agile Technique ["Real Options" Underlie Agile Practices](https://www.infoq.com/articles/real-options-enhance-agility) (2007) [Why "Real Options" is the biggest fail of the Agile Community so far (2013)](https://www.agile42.com/en/blog/2013/04/03/real-options-biggest-fail-agile/)
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to make future predictions based on past experience, knowledge, complexity, size, and uncertainty required to complete backlog items.
**_Relative Estimation_** is used to make future predictions based on past experience, knowledge, complexity, size, and uncertainty required to complete backlog items. Agile Extension 7.13.1
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In \_\_\_\_\_, stories are analyzed and numeric values are applied to each story as story points. Story points apply a Fibonacci scale to abstract measurement of factors indicative of story size.
In Relative Estimation, stories are analyzed and numeric values are applied to each story as story points. Story points apply a Fibonacci scale to abstract measurement of factors indicative of story size. Agile Extension 7.13.2
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The assignment of story points is based on what factors [5]?
The assignment of story points is based on what factors [5]: 1. **Knowledge:** How much information does the team have? 2. **Experience:** has the team done this/similar item before? 3. **Complexity:** How difficult is the implementation likely to be? 4. **Size:** How big is the story? How long will it take? 5. **Uncertainty:** What variables and unknown factors might impact the story? Agile Extension 7.13.2
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\_\_\_\_ is an agile technique where the team reviews each backlog item or story. Once the team has a shared understanding of the story, each team member chooses a number based on the story point scale.
**_Planning poker_** is a technique where the team reviews each backlog item or story. Once the team has a shared understanding of the story, each team member chooses a number based on the story point scale. Agile Extension 7.13.4
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**References** Relative Estimation Agile Technique [Planning Poker Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planning_poker) [Mike Cohn on Planning Poker](https://youtu.be/MrIZMuvjTws)
**References** Relative Estimation Agile Technique [Planning Poker Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planning_poker) [Mike Cohn on Planning Poker](https://youtu.be/MrIZMuvjTws)
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used in conjunction with other techniques such as use cases, user stories, and prototyping to detail visually and textually the sequence of activities summing up different user interactions with the solution.
\_\_\_\_\_ is used in conjunction with other techniques such as use cases, user stories, and prototyping to detail visually and textually the sequence of activities summing up different user interactions with the solution. Agile Extension 17.1.2 [Design Sprint 2.0 Storyboarding Hack](https://youtu.be/y5pSBgQUezQ) (Video)
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\_\_\_\_\_ are used to continuously improve by reflecting on what went well, what could be better, and to improve the processes.
**_Retrospectives_** are used to continuously improve by reflecting on what went well, what could be better, and to improve the processes. Agile Extension 7.14.1
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The \_\_\_\_\_retrospective provides an opportunity for all members of the team to reflect on the most recent deliveries. First, the team reflects on the past iteration. Second, the team identifies ways to adapt.
The **_retrospective_** provides an opportunity for all members of the team to reflect on the most recent deliveries. First, the team reflects on the past iteration. Second, the team identifies ways to adapt. Agile Extension 7.14.2 [Video: The Sprint Retrospective - Scrum Guide](https://youtu.be/bHfbeucM7Tg)
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\_\_\_\_\_ provides a structure for defining the various elements of requirements at progressively smaller levels of granularity, starting with the broad system context and drilling down in multiple levels to eventually define the detailed acceptance criteria for individual stories.
**_Story Decomposition_** provides a structure for defining the various elements of requirements at progressively smaller levels of granularity, starting with the broad system context and drilling down in multiple levels to eventually define the detailed acceptance criteria for individual stories. Agile Extension 7.18.2
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What the elements of the Retrospective agile technique?
The elements of the Retrospective agile technique are: 1. **Review previous action items** 2. **Preparation** 3. **Safety check** 4. **Identify the items** 5. **Choosing future actions** Agile Extension 7.14.3
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\_\_\_\_\_\_is used to describe a task, scenario, or story in terms of how stakeholders interact with the solution.
**_Storyboarding_** is used to describe a task, scenario, or story in terms of how stakeholders interact with the solution. Agile Extension 7.17.1
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\_\_\_\_\_ provides a view of the sequence of activities to be supported by a solution using a two-dimensional grid structure to show sequence and groupings of key aspects of the product on the horizontal dimension, with detail and priority of stories on the vertical dimension.
**_Story Mapping_** provides a view of the sequence of activities to be supported by a solution using a two-dimensional grid structure to show sequence and groupings of key aspects of the product on the horizontal dimension, with detail and priority of stories on the vertical dimension. Agile Extension 7.20.2
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What [3] elements make up the Storyboarding agile technique?
[3] Elements that make up the Storyboarding agile technique: 1. **Scenarios** 2. **Illustrations** 3. **Text Explanations** Agile Extension 7.17.3
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to represent the requirements for a solution at the appropriate level of detail and are aligned to desired outcomes.
**_Story Decomposition i_**s used to represent the requirements for a solution at the appropriate level of detail and are aligned to desired outcomes. Agile Extension 7.18.1
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A _____ is a graphical representation that represents the flow of material and information required to bring a solution to the customer.
A **_value stream map_** is a graphical representation that represents the flow of material and information required to bring a solution to the customer. Agile Extension 7.23.2
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What are the [4] elements of the Story Decomposition agile technique?
The elements of the Story Decomposition agile technique are: 1. **Solutions Goals** 2. **Minimal Marketable Features** 3. **Story** 4. **Acceptance Criteria** Agile Extension 7.18.3
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to assist in creating understanding of product functionality, the flow of usage, and to assist with prioritizing product delivery.
**_Story Mapping_** is used to assist in creating understanding of product functionality, the flow of usage, and to assist with prioritizing product delivery.
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What are the [4] elements of the Story Mapping agile technique?
The [4] elements of the Story Mapping agile technique are: 1. **Themes or activities** 2. **Stories or features** 3. **Ranked priority** 4. **Facilitation** Agile Extension 7.20.3
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\_\_\_\_\_ is used to provide a complete, fact-based, time-series representation of the stream of activities required to deliver a product or service to the internal or external customer.
**_Value Stream Mapping_** is used to provide a complete, fact-based, time-series representation of the stream of activities required to deliver a product or service to the internal or external customer. Agile Extension 7.23.1
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What are the [2] main types of value stream maps?
The [2] main types of value stream maps are: 1. **current state** 2. **future state** Agile Extension 7.23.2
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What are the elements [steps] of the Value Stream Map agile technique?
The elements [steps] of the Value Stream Map agile technique are: 1. **Plan** 2. **Create currents state map** 3. **Analyze current state** 4. **Create future state map** 5. **Implement process improvement** Agile Extension 7.23.3
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\_\_\_\_ is an agile method to prioritize stories (or other elements) in incremental and iterative approaches
**_MoSCoW_** is an agile method to prioritize stories (or other elements) in incremental and iterative approaches. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10461-10463). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What does the pneumonic MoSCoW stand for?
The pneumonic MoSCoW stands for: * **M**ust have * **S**hould Have * **C**ould Have * **W**on't Have International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10461-10463). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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\_\_\_\_ is an agile technique that ensures that all documentation is intended to fulfill an impending need, has clear value for stakeholders, and does not create unnecessary overhead.
**_Lightweight Documentation_** is an agile technique that ensures that all documentation is intended to fulfill an impending need, has clear value for stakeholders, and does not create unnecessary overhead. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 11.1.3, Kindle Locations 10457-10458). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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\_\_\_\_\_ capture the needs of a specific stakeholder and enable teams to define features of value to a stakeholder using short, simple documentation
**_User stories_** capture the needs of a specific stakeholder and enable teams to define features of value to a stakeholder using short, simple documentation. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Seciton 10.48.2 , Kindle Locations 10005-10007). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What are the [4] elements of a user story?
The elements of a user story are: 1. **Title** 2. **Value statement** 3. **Conversation** 4. **Acceptance criteria** Pattern: "As a , I need to , so that ." "Given...When...Then" International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.48.3, Kindle Location 10023). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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\_\_\_\_\_ define the boundaries of a user story and help the team to understand what the solution needs to provide in order to deliver value for the stakeholders.
**_Acceptance criteria_** define the boundaries of a user story and help the team to understand what the solution needs to provide in order to deliver value for the stakeholders. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.48.3, Kindle Locations 10044-10045). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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A ______ is used to record, track, and prioritize remaining work items.
**_The backlog_** is used to record, track, and prioritize remaining work items. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Kindle Locations 5993-5994). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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Backlog management refers to the planned approach to determine [6]:
Backlog management refers to the planned approach to determine: 1. **what work items should be formally included in the backlog** 2. **how to describe the work items** 3. **how the work items should be tracked** 4. **how the work items should be periodically reviewed and prioritized in relation to all other items in the backlog** 5. **how the work items are eventually selected to be worked on, and** 6. **how the work items are eventually removed from the backlog.** International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.2.2, Kindle Locations 5996-6007). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What [4] factors determine what backlog items are selected for a work effort?
Whenever work capacity becomes available the backlog is reviewed and items are selected based on [4]: 1. **available capacity** 2. **dependencies between items** 3. **current understanding of the size** 4. **complexity.** International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.2.3, Kindle Locations 6062-6064). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What are the [4] elements of backlog management?
The elements of backlog management are: 1. **items in the backlog** 2. **prioritization** 3. **estimation** 4. **managing changes in the backlog** International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.2.3, Kindle Location 6016). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What the [3] limitations of the Backlog Management technique?
Limitations of the Backlog Management Technique are [3]: 1. Large backlogs may become cumbersome and difficult to manage. 2. It takes experience to be able to break down the work to be done into enough detail for accurate estimation. 3. A lack of detail in the items in the backlog can result in lost information over time. International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.2.4, Kindle Locations 6084-6088). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.
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What are the [3] strengths of the Backlog Management technique?
The [3] strengths of Backlog Management are: 1. **the next work items selected from the backlog are always aligned with current stakeholder priorities.** 2. **Only items near the top of the backlog are elaborated and estimated in detail** 3. **Stakeholders can understand what items are about to be worked on** International Institute of Business Analysis. A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) (Section 10.2.4, Kindle Locations 6075-6081). International Institute of Business Analysis. Kindle Edition.

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