Final Memorisation

Question 1

4 Main Values of Agile Manifesto

Answer 1

Individuals and interactions > processes and tools
Working software > comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration > contract negotiation
Responding to change > following a plan

Question 2

DSDM Philosophy

Answer 2

“Best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear business goals, deliver frequently, and involve the collaboration of motivated and empowered people.”

Question 3

8 DSDM Principles

Answer 3

Focus on the business need
Deliver on time
Collaborate
Never compromise quality
Build incrementally from firm foundations
Develop iteratively
Communicate continuously and clearly
Demonstrate control

Question 4

4 Pillars

Answer 4

Process
People
Products
Practices
Founded on common sense and pragmatism

Question 5

5 Instrumental Success Factors

Answer 5

• Embracing the DSDM approach
• Effective solution development team
• Active and ongoing business engagement
• Iterative development, integrated testing, and incremental delivery
• Transparency

Question 6

3 Planning Concepts

Answer 6

Outcome-Based Planning
Plan to sensible horizons at right level of detail
Plan and re-plan, based on available estimates

Question 7

6 Testing Concepts

Answer 7

Testing integrated throughout
Collaborative testing
Repeatable testing
Prioritised testing
Independent testing
Test-driven development

Question 8

4 Tracking and Control Concepts

Answer 8

Timeboxing and Outcome-Based Measurement
Transparency of Process and Progress
Responding to Change
Management by Exception

Question 9

6 Practices

Answer 9

Moscow Prioritisation
Timeboxing
Daily Stand-Ups
Facilitated Workshops
Modelling
Iterative Development

Question 10

6 Points for Quality Activities

Answer 10

High-level risk analysis
Planning and high-level analysis
Detail analysis and planning
Prepare and run
Assess quality and impact
Final end-to-end testing and assuring implementation