Foundation Questions (1)

Question 1

What are the 6 phases of the DSDM process?

Answer 1

Pre-project phase
Feasibility phase
Foundation phase
Evolutionary Development phase
Deployment phase
Post project phase

Question 2

What is the definition of common sense?

Answer 2

Normal native intelligence

Question 3

What is the definition of pragmatism?

Answer 3

Action or policy dictated by the immediate practical consequence

Question 4

What is the definition of a stakeholder?

Answer 4

A stakeholder is anyone inside/outside the project

Question 5

Which principle says?

“Its rare that anything is created perfectly first time”

Answer 5

Principal 6: Develop Iteratively

Question 6

Name all 8 DSDM principles?

Answer 6

1. Focus on the Business Need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. Build incrementally from firm foundations
6. Develop iteratively
7. Communicate continuously and clearly
8. Demonstrate control

Question 7

Which principle says?

“ This will enable teams to perform at a level that exceeds the sum of their parts”

Answer 7

Principal 3: Collaborate

Question 8

Which principle says?

“Poor communication is ofter cited as the biggest single cause of failure of a project “

Answer 8

Principle 7: Communicate continuously and clearly

Question 9

Which principle says?

“MUST means the solution should be “good enough “”

Answer 9

Principal 4: Never compromise Quality

Question 10

Which principle says?

“ its vital to show transparency by all work being preformed by the team”

Answer 10

Principal 8: Demonstrate Control

Question 11

Which principle says?

“The level of quality should be agreed at the start”

Answer 11

Principal 4: Never compromise Quality

Question 12

Which principle says?

“ Late delivery can undermine the very rationale for a project “

Answer 12

Principal 2: Deliver on time

Question 13

Regarding the 8 Principles

What helps shape the attitude & mindset of DSDM?

Answer 13

The 8 principles

Question 14

Remember this statement from the DSDM Principals

Answer 14

Best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear business goals, delivered frequently and involve the collaboration of motivated and empowering people

Question 15

In which phase would you find a Benefits Assessment product?

Answer 15

Pre- projects Phase

Question 16

What are the 3 categories of Roles?

Answer 16

Business/ Project Role

Solution Development Team Role

Supporting Roles

Question 17

In the business analyst part of the solution development team?

Answer 17

Yes they are typically part of the SD team

Question 18

Who is responsible for resolving business issues and making financial decisions?

Answer 18

The Business sponsors

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Business Visionary

Question 20

Who facilitates the relationship between the business and technical roles, ensuring accurate and appropriate decisions are made on a day to day basis ?

Answer 20

Technical coordinator

Question 21

Who is the main decision maker on behalf of the business during Evolutionary development?

Answer 21

Business Sponsors

Question 22

Who ensures the solution delivered will enable the benefits described in the business case to be achieved?

Answer 22

Business Ambassador

Question 23

Who is responsible for ensuring that the solution / technical roles work in a consistent way ?

Answer 23

Technical Coordinator

Question 24

Who is the servant-leader to the team?

Answer 24

Scrum Master

Question 25

Who coordinates all aspects of management of the project at a hight level?

Answer 25

Project manager

Question 26

Who provides technical input regarding operational support and ongoing maintenance of the solution?

Answer 26

Solutions Developer

Question 27

*Who provided legal or regulatory advice with which the solutions must comply ?

Answer 27

Technical advisor

Question 28

*Which document contains a strategy for testing and review?

Answer 28

Test strategy

Question 29

Which document is a high level definition of the overarching business driver for, and top level objectives of the project?

Answer 29

Project approach questionnaire PAQ

Question 30

Which document contains a high level definition of the tools, techniques and customs that will be applied?

Answer 30

Agreed working practice doc

Question 31

Which document contains how the project will be organised?

Answer 31

Project organisation structure doc

Question 32

Which document contains both business and technical aspects of the solution?

Answer 32

Solution definition OR Solutions Outline

Question 33

Which document says how progress will be demonstrated and reported ?

Answer 33

Management approach

Question 34

Which document says how the quality of the solution will be assured?

Answer 34

Quality assurance plan

Question 35

How ofter is a time box plan updated?

Answer 35

Usually at the end of each time box

Question 36

How are timeboxes typically presented?

Answer 36

Timebox plan or schedule Typically visually

Question 37

When should a solution be fully tested and potentially deployable ?

Answer 37

At the end of each time box increment

Question 38

What does outcome based measurement mean?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

List the 4 points of a Must Have ?

Answer 39

No point in delivering on target date without it Not legal without it Unsafe without it Cannot deliver viable solutions without it

Question 40

List 3 points that define Should Have

Answer 40

Important but not vital May be painful to leave without it May need some kind of workaround

Question 41

*Does MoSCoW relate to a specific timeframe?

Answer 41

Yes

Question 42

List 6 points that count as Success Factors for Facilitated Workshops?

Answer 42

Effectively trained Flexible Thorough preparation Previous outcomes mechanisms Non forced decisions & agreements Rapid workshop reports

Question 43

*What DSDM Practice considers the perspectives of what , where, when, how , who and why?

Answer 43

The MoSCoW

Question 44

*Does Iterative Development require the entire team. ? The board ?

Answer 44

Yes

Question 45

What are the 3 broad classes of tests to consider when dynamically verifying a deliverable?

Answer 45

Positive tests Negative tests Unhappy path tests

Question 46

During what phase do you create the terms of reference?

Answer 46

Pre project phase

Question 47

If I have test cases written down before I create a given product, what type of testing concept is this?

Answer 47

Test driven development concept

Question 48

*What are the 3 possible phases after deployment?

Answer 48

Not sure

Question 49

*In which product would you find a high level definition of the business diver for and objectives of a project?

Answer 49

In the terms of Reference

Question 50

What are the 3 main steps in a DSDM structured timebox?

Answer 50

Work to do In progress And work done

Question 51

*List the 5 statements that the stakeholders need to achieve?

Answer 51

N/a

Question 52

*When is the project review updated, and what is added at this time ?

Answer 52

Capture feedback Capture learning points Capture business benefits

Question 53

Does DSDM use mange by Deviation OR manage by Exception?

Answer 53

Manage by Exception

Question 54

In a Timebox close out the visionary formally excepts what?

Answer 54

He excepts the product that has been developed during the Timebox increment

Question 55

What helps direct and shape the attitudes and mindset of the DSDM TEAM?

Answer 55

The DSDM principles

Question 56

*When are Acceptance Criteria for deliverables agreed?