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Agile Planning and Estimation

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Agile Planning and Estimation techniques and concepts.
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Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation technique?

  1. Story Points

  2. Function Points

  3. Use Case Points

  4. Velocity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Velocity is a measure of team performance, not an estimation technique.

In Agile, what is the primary goal of estimation?

  1. To accurately predict the exact amount of time and resources needed to complete a task

  2. To provide a rough estimate of the effort and time required to complete a task

  3. To assign tasks to team members based on their availability

  4. To track the progress of a task and identify potential risks


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Agile, estimation is used to provide a rough estimate of the effort and time required to complete a task, not to accurately predict the exact amount of time and resources needed.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile planning technique?

  1. Sprint Planning

  2. Release Planning

  3. Iteration Planning

  4. Capacity Planning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capacity Planning is not a common Agile planning technique. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of a Sprint Backlog in Agile?

  1. To define the tasks that need to be completed in the sprint

  2. To estimate the effort and time required to complete the tasks in the sprint

  3. To assign tasks to team members

  4. To track the progress of the sprint and identify potential risks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a Sprint Backlog is to define the tasks that need to be completed in the sprint.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation tool?

  1. Planning Poker

  2. Affinity Mapping

  3. Dot Voting

  4. Monte Carlo Simulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monte Carlo Simulation is not a common Agile estimation tool. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of a Product Backlog in Agile?

  1. To define the features and functionality that need to be developed

  2. To estimate the effort and time required to develop the features and functionality

  3. To prioritize the features and functionality based on their value and risk

  4. To track the progress of the development of the features and functionality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a Product Backlog is to define the features and functionality that need to be developed.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation metric?

  1. Story Points

  2. Function Points

  3. Velocity

  4. Burn Rate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burn Rate is not a common Agile estimation metric. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of a Sprint Retrospective in Agile?

  1. To review the progress of the sprint and identify areas for improvement

  2. To celebrate the successes of the sprint and recognize the contributions of team members

  3. To plan the next sprint and set goals for the team

  4. To identify and address any risks or challenges that may impact the project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a Sprint Retrospective is to review the progress of the sprint and identify areas for improvement.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile planning artifact?

  1. Product Backlog

  2. Sprint Backlog

  3. Release Plan

  4. Burndown Chart


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burndown Chart is not a common Agile planning artifact. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of a Daily Standup in Agile?

  1. To review the progress of the team and identify any blockers or challenges

  2. To plan the work for the day and assign tasks to team members

  3. To discuss any risks or issues that may impact the project

  4. To celebrate the successes of the team and recognize the contributions of team members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a Daily Standup is to review the progress of the team and identify any blockers or challenges.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation technique?

  1. Wideband Delphi

  2. Planning Poker

  3. Affinity Mapping

  4. Dot Voting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wideband Delphi is not a common Agile estimation technique. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of a Release Plan in Agile?

  1. To define the scope, timeline, and budget for a major release of the product

  2. To identify the features and functionality that will be included in the release

  3. To prioritize the features and functionality based on their value and risk

  4. To track the progress of the development of the release and identify any risks or challenges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a Release Plan is to define the scope, timeline, and budget for a major release of the product.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation tool?

  1. Planning Poker

  2. Affinity Mapping

  3. Dot Voting

  4. Monte Carlo Simulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monte Carlo Simulation is not a common Agile estimation tool. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

What is the primary purpose of an Iteration Plan in Agile?

  1. To define the tasks that need to be completed in the iteration

  2. To estimate the effort and time required to complete the tasks in the iteration

  3. To assign tasks to team members

  4. To track the progress of the iteration and identify any potential risks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of an Iteration Plan is to define the tasks that need to be completed in the iteration.

Which of the following is NOT a common Agile estimation metric?

  1. Story Points

  2. Function Points

  3. Velocity

  4. Earned Value


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earned Value is not a common Agile estimation metric. It is more commonly used in traditional project management approaches.

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