Foundation Questions (1) Flashcards
What are the 6 phases of the DSDM process?
Pre-project phase
Feasibility phase
Foundation phase
Evolutionary Development phase
Deployment phase
Post project phase
What is the definition of common sense?
Normal native intelligence
What is the definition of pragmatism?
Action or policy dictated by the immediate practical consequence
What is the definition of a stakeholder?
A stakeholder is anyone inside/outside the project
Which principle says?
“Its rare that anything is created perfectly first time”
Principal 6: Develop Iteratively
Name all 8 DSDM principles?
- 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
Which principle says?
“ This will enable teams to perform at a level that exceeds the sum of their parts”
Principal 3: Collaborate
Which principle says?
“Poor communication is ofter cited as the biggest single cause of failure of a project “
Principle 7: Communicate continuously and clearly
Which principle says?
“MUST means the solution should be “good enough “”
Principal 4: Never compromise Quality
Which principle says?
“ its vital to show transparency by all work being preformed by the team”
Principal 8: Demonstrate Control
Which principle says?
“The level of quality should be agreed at the start”
Principal 4: Never compromise Quality
Which principle says?
“ Late delivery can undermine the very rationale for a project “
Principal 2: Deliver on time
Regarding the 8 Principles
What helps shape the attitude & mindset of DSDM?
The 8 principles
Remember this statement from the DSDM Principals
Best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear business goals, delivered frequently and involve the collaboration of motivated and empowering people
In which phase would you find a Benefits Assessment product?
Pre- projects Phase
What are the 3 categories of Roles?
Business/ Project Role
Solution Development Team Role
Supporting Roles
In the business analyst part of the solution development team?
Yes they are typically part of the SD team
Who is responsible for resolving business issues and making financial decisions?
The Business sponsors
Who is responsible for interpreting the needs of the sponsors, communicating these to the team and , where appropriate ensuring they are properly represented in the business case?
Business Visionary
Who facilitates the relationship between the business and technical roles, ensuring accurate and appropriate decisions are made on a day to day basis ?
Technical coordinator
Who is the main decision maker on behalf of the business during Evolutionary development?
Business Sponsors
Who ensures the solution delivered will enable the benefits described in the business case to be achieved?
Business Ambassador
Who is responsible for ensuring that the solution / technical roles work in a consistent way ?
Technical Coordinator
Who is the servant-leader to the team?
Scrum Master
Who coordinates all aspects of management of the project at a hight level?
Project manager
Who provides technical input regarding operational support and ongoing maintenance of the solution?
Solutions Developer
*Who provided legal or regulatory advice with which the solutions must comply ?
Technical advisor
*Which document contains a strategy for testing and review?
Test strategy
Which document is a high level definition of the overarching business driver for, and top level objectives of the project?
Project approach questionnaire PAQ
Which document contains a high level definition of the tools, techniques and customs that will be applied?
Agreed working practice doc
Which document contains how the project will be organised?
Project organisation structure doc
Which document contains both business and technical aspects of the solution?
Solution definition
OR
Solutions Outline
Which document says how progress will be demonstrated and reported ?
Management approach
Which document says how the quality of the solution will be assured?
Quality assurance plan
How ofter is a time box plan updated?
Usually at the end of each time box
How are timeboxes typically presented?
Timebox plan or schedule
Typically visually
When should a solution be fully tested and potentially deployable ?
At the end of each time box increment
What does outcome based measurement mean?
Outcome-based measurement is an approach to evaluating the success or effectiveness of a project, initiative, or process by focusing on the actual results or outcomes achieved, rather than just measuring inputs or activities. In outcome-based measurement
List the 4 points of a Must Have ?
No point in delivering on target date without it
Not legal without it
Unsafe without it
Cannot deliver viable solutions without it
List 3 points that define Should Have
Important but not vital
May be painful to leave without it
May need some kind of workaround
*Does MoSCoW relate to a specific timeframe?
Yes
List 6 points that count as Success Factors for Facilitated Workshops?
Effectively trained
Flexible
Thorough preparation
Previous outcomes mechanisms
Non forced decisions & agreements
Rapid workshop reports
*What DSDM Practice considers the perspectives of what , where, when, how , who and why?
The MoSCoW
*Does Iterative Development require the entire team. ? The board ?
Yes
What are the 3 broad classes of tests to consider when dynamically verifying a deliverable?
Positive tests
Negative tests
Unhappy path tests
During what phase do you create the terms of reference?
Pre project phase
If I have test cases written down before I create a given product, what type of testing concept is this?
Test driven development concept
*What are the 3 possible phases after deployment?
Not sure
*In which product would you find a high level definition of the business diver for and objectives of a project?
In the terms of Reference
What are the 3 main steps in a DSDM structured timebox?
Work to do
In progress
And work done
*List the 5 statements that the stakeholders need to achieve?
N/a
*When is the project review updated, and what is added at this time ?
Capture feedback
Capture learning points
Capture business benefits
Does DSDM use mange by Deviation OR manage by Exception?
Manage by Exception
In a Timebox close out the visionary formally excepts what?
He excepts the product that has been developed during the Timebox increment
What helps direct and shape the attitudes and mindset of the DSDM TEAM?
The DSDM principles
*When are Acceptance Criteria for deliverables agreed?
