The "Definition of Done" (DoD) is a checklist that specifies the criteria that must be met for a user story or product increment to be considered complete by the team. It provides a shared understanding among team members and stakeholders of what it means for work to be finished. The DoD ensures that all user stories meet a minimum quality standard and are ready for production or release. It is not related to when the team is done with the iteration (B) or with estimating user stories (C).
[Reference: PMI’s "Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Handbook" and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) documentation on establishing a Definition of Done., , ]
Question 2
Why is the coordination meeting important for a project team?
Options:
A.
It provides a demo of the product to keep everyone up to date.
B.
It allows the stakeholders to see how well the team is working together.
C.
It allows the team to reassess the backlog to meet their needs.
D.
It provides an opportunity for the team to help itself stay in sync.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The coordination meeting (often known as the Daily Stand-up or Scrum meeting in Agile practices) is crucial for keeping the team synchronized. It provides a regular opportunity for team members to share their progress, discuss any obstacles they face, and plan their activities for the day. This meeting ensures that everyone is aligned with the team's goals, helping to maintain momentum and quickly address any issues that might impede progress.
Options A, B, and C do not fully capture the core purpose of a coordination meeting. While A (providing a demo) might occur in a sprint review, it is not the focus of a daily coordination meeting. Option B (stakeholder observation) is not the primary intent, and Option C (reassessing the backlog) is typically part of a planning meeting, not the coordination meeting.
"Choose Your WoW! A Disciplined Agile Delivery Handbook for Optimizing Your Way of Working (WoW)", PMI.
Question 3
The best way to eliminate waste is to:
Options:
A.
Make sure each step is done as quickly as possible
B.
Make sure people know what their job is
C.
Eliminate delays in workflow and feedback
D.
Make sure each step is done correctly
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The best way to eliminate waste in Disciplined Agile is to "eliminate delays in workflow and feedback." Lean principles focus on removing any non-value-added activities (waste) to improve efficiency. By minimizing delays, teams can ensure a smoother flow of work and faster feedback loops, which helps to identify and resolve issues quickly and reduces the time taken to deliver value to customers. While making sure each step is done as quickly as possible (A) or correctly(D) and ensuring people know their job (B) are important, they are not the primary method of eliminating waste according to Lean principles.
[Reference: PMI’s "Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Handbook," and Lean principles of waste reduction and flow optimization., ]