Lecture 10

Question 1

When is the Waterfall model useful for project management?

Answer 1

You know what the end result will be, the customer knows exactly what they want, when you expect no changes to requirements

Question 2

What are three characteristics of Agile working?

Answer 2

-Iterative
-Incremental
-Time constrained

Question 3

What characterises vertical exchange of information?

Answer 3

Long communication chains, clear responsibilities among employees, decisions take a long time

Question 4

What characterises horizontal exchange of information?

Answer 4

Short communication chains, blurred responsibilites, quick decisions

Question 5

What are the two different backlogs of the Scrum framework?

Answer 5

-Product backlog
-Sprint backlog

Question 5

What is the main role of the project owners?

Answer 5

Voice of the stakeholder

Question 6

What is the main role of the Scrum master?

Answer 6

Guides the process and team so they can work effectively

Question 7

What is a sprint?

Answer 7

A shorter iteration where you work with tasks

Question 8

What is the product backlog?

Answer 8

A requirement list

Question 9

When is it appropriate to use agile workmethods?

Answer 9

When you expect changes

Question 10

What are the first four agile principles?

Answer 10

1.Satisfy the customer
2.Welcome change
3.Deliver frequently
4.Work together

Question 11

What are the middle four agile principles?

Answer 11

5.Face to face time
6.Build projects
7.Measure progress
8.Sustainable development

Question 12

What are the last four agile principles?

Answer 12

9.Continuous attention
10.Keep it simple
11.Organised teams
12.Reflect for effectiveness