Module 3 - DSDM Principles

Question 1

What are the 8 DSDM principles?

Answer 1

1 Demonstrate Control
2 Communicate Continuously and clearly
3 Develop Iteratively
4 Build Incrementally from Firm Foundations
5 Never Compromise Quality
6 Collaborate
7 Deliver on Time
8 Focus on the Business Need

Question 2

Explain Demonstrate Control

Answer 2

• It is essential to be in control of a project, and the solution being created, at all times and to be able to demonstrate that this is the case
• Use the high-level plans, designs and standards as your guide to demonstrate control
• Show transparency to tell that you are in control

Question 3

Explain Communicate Continuously and Clearly

Answer 3

• Poor communication is often cited as the biggest single cause of project failure
• Improve communication by using DSDM practices
• Focus on communication’s effectiveness of teams and individuals

Question 4

Explain Develop Iteratively

Answer 4

• DSDM uses a combination of iterative development, frequent demonstrations and comprehensive review to encourage timely feedback
• Ensure you embrace change, as it provides a path to a more accurate solution
• Use the concept of iteration
• Accept that the first time will not always produce what is expected

Question 5

Explain Build Incrementally from firm foundations

Answer 5

• Establish foundations for the project before starting the development
• Do not over-analyse the scope of the problem and the solution
• DSDM advocates the incremental delivery of the solution in order to deliver real business benefit as early as practical
• It encourages stakeholder confidence
• It offers a source of feedback
• It leads to early realisation of benefits

Question 6

Explain Never Compromise Quality

Answer 6

• Quality should be agreed at the start
• All work should be aimed at achieving the set levels of quality - no more and no less
• The solution can also be ‘good enough’
  -‘Good enough’ means it meets the features outlined in the minimum usable subset

Question 7

Explain Collaborate

Answer 7

• Teams that work in a spirit of active cooperation and commitment will always outperform groups of individuals working only in loose association
• It encourages increased understanding
• It allows greater speed
• It practices shared ownership

Question 8

Explain Deliver on Time

Answer 8

• Single most important success factor is producing the product on time
• Later delivery can often undermine the very rationale for a project, especially where marked opportunities or legal deadlines are involved
• On-time delivery shows control over the evolution of the solution

Question 9

Explain Focus on the business need

Answer 9

• Overriding project goal is the main focus of this approach
• Decisions regarding the project should be based on this focus
• To deliver what the business needs
• To be delivered, when it needs to be delivered

Question 10

T or F
The DSDM principle is that best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear business goals, deliver frequently and involve the collaboration of motivated and empowered people

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Which of the following is included in the eight DSDM principles?
1. Focus on the business need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. All of the above

Answer 11

5. All of the above

Question 12

What principle is about ‘to deliver what the business needs to be delivered, when it needs to be delivered’?
1. Focus on the business need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. None of the above

Answer 12

1. Focus on the business need

Question 13

Which principle is about ‘late delivery can often undermine the very rationale for a project, especially where market opportunities or legal deadlines are involved’.
1. Focus on the business need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. None of the above

Answer 13

2. Deliver on time

Question 14

Which principle is about ‘Teams that work in a spirit of active cooperation and commitment will always outperform groups of individuals working only in loose association.
1. Focus on the business need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. None of the above

Answer 14

3. Collaborate

Question 15

Which principle is about ‘all work should be aimed at achieving the set level of quality - no more and no less’’.
1. Focus on the business need
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. None of the above

Answer 15

4. Never compromise quality

Question 16

Which principle is about ‘DSDM advocates the incremental deliver of the solution in order to deliver real business benefit as early as is practical’.
1. Build incrementally from firm foundations
2. Develop iteratively
3. Communicate continuously and clearly
4. Demonstrate control
5. None of the above

Answer 16

1. Build incrementally from firm foundations

Question 17

Which principle is about ‘DSDM uses a combination of iterative development, frequent demonstrations and comprehensive review to encourage timely feedback’’.
1. Build incrementally from firm foundations
2. Develop iteratively
3. Communicate continuously and clearly
4. Demonstrate control
5. None of the above

Answer 17

2. Develop iteratively

Question 18

Which principle is about ‘poor communication is often cited as the biggest single cause of project failure’
1. Build incrementally from firm foundations
2. Develop iteratively
3. Communicate continuously and clearly
4. Demonstrate control
5. None of the above

Answer 18

3. Communicate continuously and clearly

Question 19

Which principle is about ‘it is essential to be in control of a project, and the solution being created, at all times and to be able to demonstrate that this is the case’
1. Build incrementally from firm foundations
2. Develop iteratively
3. Communicate continuously and clearly
4. Demonstrate control
5. None of the above

Answer 19

4. Demonstrate control

Question 20

T or F
The eight principles help direct and shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team, they deliver a collective value that outweighs their individual benefits

Answer 20

True