Extreme Programming (XP) Methodology

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What is the primary goal of Extreme Programming?

  1. To deliver high-quality software quickly and consistently.

  2. To reduce the cost of software development.

  3. To improve the productivity of software developers.

  4. To increase the customer satisfaction with software.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extreme Programming is a software development methodology that emphasizes frequent releases, customer involvement, and continuous improvement.

Which of the following is NOT a core practice of Extreme Programming?

  1. Pair programming

  2. Test-driven development

  3. Refactoring

  4. Continuous integration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Refactoring is not a core practice of Extreme Programming. It is a software development technique that involves changing the internal structure of a software system without changing its external behavior.

What is the role of the customer in Extreme Programming?

  1. To provide feedback on the software.

  2. To help prioritize the features of the software.

  3. To test the software.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The customer plays an active role in Extreme Programming. They provide feedback on the software, help prioritize the features of the software, and test the software.

What is the role of the developer in Extreme Programming?

  1. To write the code.

  2. To test the code.

  3. To refactor the code.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The developer plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They write the code, test the code, and refactor the code.

What is the role of the coach in Extreme Programming?

  1. To help the team adopt and use Extreme Programming.

  2. To provide technical guidance to the team.

  3. To help the team resolve conflicts.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The coach plays a supporting role in Extreme Programming. They help the team adopt and use Extreme Programming, provide technical guidance to the team, and help the team resolve conflicts.

What is the role of the tracker in Extreme Programming?

  1. To track the progress of the project.

  2. To identify and resolve risks.

  3. To communicate the status of the project to stakeholders.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tracker plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They track the progress of the project, identify and resolve risks, and communicate the status of the project to stakeholders.

What is the role of the tester in Extreme Programming?

  1. To write test cases.

  2. To execute test cases.

  3. To report defects.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tester plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They write test cases, execute test cases, and report defects.

What is the role of the pair programmer in Extreme Programming?

  1. To help the other programmer write code.

  2. To review the code written by the other programmer.

  3. To provide feedback to the other programmer.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pair programmer plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They help the other programmer write code, review the code written by the other programmer, and provide feedback to the other programmer.

What is the role of the refactoring engineer in Extreme Programming?

  1. To refactor the code.

  2. To identify opportunities for refactoring.

  3. To provide feedback to the developers on refactoring.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The refactoring engineer plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They refactor the code, identify opportunities for refactoring, and provide feedback to the developers on refactoring.

What is the role of the continuous integration engineer in Extreme Programming?

  1. To integrate the code changes into the main branch.

  2. To build and test the code.

  3. To deploy the code to production.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The continuous integration engineer plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They integrate the code changes into the main branch, build and test the code, and deploy the code to production.

What is the role of the customer acceptance tester in Extreme Programming?

  1. To test the software from the customer's perspective.

  2. To provide feedback to the developers on the software.

  3. To help prioritize the features of the software.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The customer acceptance tester plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They test the software from the customer's perspective, provide feedback to the developers on the software, and help prioritize the features of the software.

What is the role of the release manager in Extreme Programming?

  1. To plan and coordinate the release of the software.

  2. To communicate the release plan to stakeholders.

  3. To ensure that the software is ready for release.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The release manager plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They plan and coordinate the release of the software, communicate the release plan to stakeholders, and ensure that the software is ready for release.

What is the role of the project manager in Extreme Programming?

  1. To oversee the project.

  2. To manage the budget and schedule of the project.

  3. To resolve conflicts between team members.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The project manager plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They oversee the project, manage the budget and schedule of the project, and resolve conflicts between team members.

What is the role of the scrum master in Extreme Programming?

  1. To facilitate the scrum meetings.

  2. To remove impediments to the team's progress.

  3. To help the team adopt and use scrum.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The scrum master plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They facilitate the scrum meetings, remove impediments to the team's progress, and help the team adopt and use scrum.

What is the role of the product owner in Extreme Programming?

  1. To define the vision for the product.

  2. To prioritize the features of the product.

  3. To represent the customer's interests.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The product owner plays a key role in Extreme Programming. They define the vision for the product, prioritize the features of the product, and represent the customer's interests.

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