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Agile Metrics and Measurement

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Which of the following is NOT a common Agile metric?

  1. Velocity

  2. Burn down chart

  3. Lead time

  4. Return on investment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Return on investment is not a common Agile metric because it is difficult to measure and is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the purpose of a burn down chart?

  1. To track the progress of a project

  2. To identify bottlenecks

  3. To estimate the remaining work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A burn down chart is used to track the progress of a project, identify bottlenecks, and estimate the remaining work.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Agile measurement?

  1. Story points

  2. Velocity

  3. Cycle time

  4. Throughput


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Throughput is not a type of Agile measurement because it is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the difference between story points and velocity?

  1. Story points are a measure of the size of a story, while velocity is a measure of the team's capacity

  2. Story points are a measure of the complexity of a story, while velocity is a measure of the team's productivity

  3. Story points are a measure of the value of a story, while velocity is a measure of the team's progress

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Story points are a measure of the size of a story, while velocity is a measure of the team's capacity to complete stories.

What is the formula for calculating velocity?

  1. Velocity = Total story points completed in a sprint / Duration of the sprint

  2. Velocity = Total number of stories completed in a sprint / Duration of the sprint

  3. Velocity = Total number of story points completed in a sprint / Total number of stories in the sprint

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Velocity is calculated by dividing the total story points completed in a sprint by the duration of the sprint.

What is the purpose of a lead time chart?

  1. To track the time it takes for a story to go from idea to completion

  2. To identify bottlenecks in the development process

  3. To estimate the remaining work on a project

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lead time chart is used to track the time it takes for a story to go from idea to completion, identify bottlenecks in the development process, and estimate the remaining work on a project.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile metric for measuring quality?

  1. Code coverage

  2. Unit test pass rate

  3. Customer satisfaction

  4. Defect density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Customer satisfaction is not a common Agile metric for measuring quality because it is difficult to measure and is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the purpose of a retrospective?

  1. To reflect on the previous sprint and identify areas for improvement

  2. To plan the next sprint

  3. To review the project status

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A retrospective is a meeting held at the end of each sprint to reflect on the previous sprint and identify areas for improvement.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile metric for measuring productivity?

  1. Velocity

  2. Cycle time

  3. Throughput

  4. Return on investment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Return on investment is not a common Agile metric for measuring productivity because it is difficult to measure and is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the difference between cycle time and lead time?

  1. Cycle time is the time it takes for a story to go from start to finish, while lead time is the time it takes for a story to go from idea to completion

  2. Cycle time is the time it takes for a story to go from development to testing, while lead time is the time it takes for a story to go from idea to production

  3. Cycle time is the time it takes for a story to go from development to deployment, while lead time is the time it takes for a story to go from idea to deployment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cycle time is the time it takes for a story to go from start to finish, while lead time is the time it takes for a story to go from idea to completion.

What is the purpose of a sprint review?

  1. To review the work that was completed in the previous sprint

  2. To plan the next sprint

  3. To get feedback from stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A sprint review is a meeting held at the end of each sprint to review the work that was completed in the previous sprint, plan the next sprint, and get feedback from stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile metric for measuring customer satisfaction?

  1. Net Promoter Score

  2. Customer satisfaction score

  3. Return on investment

  4. Customer churn rate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Return on investment is not a common Agile metric for measuring customer satisfaction because it is difficult to measure and is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the purpose of a sprint planning meeting?

  1. To plan the work that will be done in the next sprint

  2. To review the work that was completed in the previous sprint

  3. To get feedback from stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sprint planning meeting is a meeting held at the beginning of each sprint to plan the work that will be done in the next sprint.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile metric for measuring team performance?

  1. Velocity

  2. Cycle time

  3. Throughput

  4. Return on investment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Return on investment is not a common Agile metric for measuring team performance because it is difficult to measure and is not directly related to the Agile process.

What is the purpose of a daily stand-up meeting?

  1. To review the work that was completed the previous day

  2. To plan the work that will be done that day

  3. To identify any blockers that are preventing the team from making progress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A daily stand-up meeting is a meeting held each day to review the work that was completed the previous day, plan the work that will be done that day, and identify any blockers that are preventing the team from making progress.

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