C1 M3- Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches Flashcards
What is the role of the project manager in the Waterfall approach?
In the Waterfall approach, the project manager serves as an active leader, prioritizing and assigning tasks to team members.
What is the role of the Scrum Master in the Agile approach?
The Scrum Master acts primarily as a facilitator, removing barriers the team faces. The team shares more responsibility in managing their own work.
How is scope defined in the Waterfall approach?
In the Waterfall approach, project deliverables and plans are well-established and documented in the early stages. Changes go through a formal change request process.
How is scope handled in the Agile approach?
In Agile, planning happens in shorter iterations and focuses on delivering value quickly. Subsequent iterations are adjusted in response to feedback or unforeseen issues.
How is the schedule organized in the Waterfall approach?
The Waterfall approach follows a mostly linear path through the initiating, planning, executing, and closing phases of the project.
How is the schedule organized in the Agile approach?
Time in Agile is organized into phases called Sprints. Each Sprint has a defined duration with a set list of deliverables planned at the start of the Sprint.
How are costs managed in the Waterfall approach?
Costs are kept under control by careful estimation upfront and close monitoring throughout the project’s life cycle.
How are costs managed in the Agile approach?
Costs and schedules can change with each iteration in Agile.
How is quality assured in the Waterfall approach?
The project manager makes plans and clearly defines quality criteria at the beginning of the project.
How is quality assured in the Agile approach?
The team regularly solicits stakeholder input and user feedback by testing products in the field and implementing improvements.
What is the communication focus in the Waterfall approach?
The project manager continually communicates progress toward milestones and other key indicators to stakeholders to ensure the project meets expectations.
What is the communication focus in the Agile approach?
Agile teams maintain consistent, customer-focused communication between users and the project team.
How are stakeholders engaged in the Waterfall approach?
The project manager continually manages and monitors stakeholder engagement to ensure the project is on track.
How are stakeholders engaged in the Agile approach?
Agile teams frequently provide deliverables to stakeholders throughout the project, and progress depends on stakeholder feedback.
