Question 1

Principles identified in the Agile Manifesto include:

Accepted Answer

The Agile Manifesto places the highest priority on customer satisfaction through the early and continuous delivery of valuable software. This principle is a central tenet of agile development and guides the entire process. The other choices contradict this principle and are not in line with agile methodology. B is incorrect because testing should be done early and often in the development process. C is incorrect because working software should be delivered continuously, not just one time. D is incorrect because customer satisfaction is a critical aspect of agile development, and E is incorrect because changing requirements are expected and accepted in agile development.

Question 2

An Agile Methodology is recommended for each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Agile methodologies are generally recommended for small development projects, situations that require unpredictable or dynamic requirements, and where customers are involved and understand the process. Additionally, agile methodologies work best with responsible and motivated developers. However, they may not be as effective for very large development teams exceeding 100 or more people, as the methodology relies heavily on collaboration and communication within the team.

Question 3

Traditional methods for software development are preferred for each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Traditional methods are not preferred for projects with unpredictable or dynamic requirements, as they are less flexible and adaptive compared to agile methodologies.

Question 4

Which of the following would the Agile Software Development anarchists place more value on?

Accepted Answer

The Agile Software Development anarchists prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools. They believe that the team members should collaborate and communicate effectively to deliver high-quality software.

Question 5

An Agile process is not recommended when your project involves:

Accepted Answer

Agile processes rely heavily on customer involvement and collaboration, so if customers refuse to get involved, an Agile process may not be the best choice.

Question 6

Which of the following is a critical factor for distinguishing agile and traditional approaches to systems development?

Accepted Answer

Criticality is a critical factor for distinguishing agile and traditional approaches to systems development. Traditional approaches prioritize criticality and follow a linear, waterfall approach, while agile approaches prioritize flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.

Question 7

Which of the following is distinguished by its short development cycles, its incremental planning approach, its focus on automated tests written by programmers and customers to monitor the process of development, and its reliance on an evolutionary approach to development that lasts throughout the lifetime of the system?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described are all key features of eXtreme Programming (XP), an agile software development methodology. XP emphasizes short development cycles, incremental planning, automated testing, and an evolutionary approach to development that involves ongoing feedback and adjustment throughout the system's lifetime. JAD, OCP, DRM, and Nominal group technique do not share all of these specific characteristics.

Question 8

Which of the following is the systems development era marked by a lack of documentation and development tools and by a high degree of dependence on the developer for the continued ongoing operation of the system he/she had created?

Accepted Answer

The Developer-as-artist era of systems development was characterized by a lack of documentation and development tools and by a high degree of dependence on the developer for the continued ongoing operation of the system he/she had created. The term "artist" reflects the creativity and independence of the developer during this era.

Question 9

Which of the following are descriptive of engineering-based methods?

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The answer of Which of the following are descriptive of...

Question 10

The Agile Software Development anarchists value:

Accepted Answer

The Agile Software Development anarchists prioritize working software over comprehensive documentation.

Question 11

Each of the following are descriptive of Agile Methodologies EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each of the following are descriptive of...

Question 12

Which of the following is a True statement?

Accepted Answer

The statement that "The Agile Methodologies era favors close cooperation between developers and clients" is true. Option A describes the early era of systems development, which existed before the rise of the professional software industry. Option B is contradictory as the artist-as-developer era was characterized by a focus on creativity, individualism and flexibility, rather than engineering principles. Option D and E are both incorrect because Agile Development formally began in the 1990s with the Agile Manifesto.

Question 13

Which of the following describes Agile Methodologies?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Simple design and continuous refactoring are excellent for highly dynamic environments but are a source of potentially expensive rework for highly stable environments" accurately describes Agile Methodologies. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe Agile Methodologies, and option D is partially true but is not a defining characteristic of Agile Methodologies.

Question 14

According to the Agile Software Development Manifesto, the seventeen anarchists came to value:

Accepted Answer

According to the Agile Software Development Manifesto, the anarchists valued "individuals and interactions over processes and tools." This is reflected in their focus on collaboration and communication within the development team, rather than strict adherence to a set plan or process. They believed that the ability of individuals to work together and adapt to changing circumstances was more important than following a predetermined plan or relying on specific tools or processes.

Question 15

When dealing with a lack of predictability, Agile Methodologies employ:

Accepted Answer

Agile methodologies employ iterative development to deal with a lack of predictability. This means that instead of trying to plan out every detail of a project in advanced, the team works in short cycles of development, testing, and feedback. This allows for flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances or requirements. Use-case modeling, structured analysis, structured programming, and logic modeling are all techniques that can be used in Agile development, but they are not specifically employed to address a lack of predictability.

Question 16

eXtreme Programming:

Accepted Answer

eXtreme Programming emphasizes the use of two-person teams, also known as pair programming, as a way to improve code quality and collaboration. None of the other options are accurate descriptions of eXtreme Programming.

Question 17

The key principles of the Agile Methodologies does not include:

Accepted Answer

The Agile Methodologies do not prioritize documentation, as they focus more on working software and collaboration between team members.

Question 18

Each of the following describes engineering-based methods EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Engineering-based methods typically focus on stability and predictability, not on simple design and continuous refactoring, which are more characteristic of agile methods.

Question 19

Which of the following set the current major phase in systems development?

Accepted Answer

The object-oriented approach and the Internet economy have set the current major phase in systems development, as more and more systems are being designed with object-oriented programming languages and are being developed for use on the internet or within web-based applications. The other approaches listed are either outdated or not currently prevalent in the industry.

Question 20

Which of the following focuses on the frequent production of working versions of a system that have a subset of the total number of required features?

Accepted Answer

Iterative development is a software development methodology that focuses on producing working versions of the system in iterations, with each iteration adding more features until the complete system is developed. This approach enables continuous testing, feedback and refinement of the system as each version is produced.

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