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NEW QUESTION # 11
Which 2 statements explain why the Architecture Angels' Chief Accountant would be an appropriate Business Ambassador?
- A. Has been with the company for six months so is keen to make an impression.
- B. Understands the financial realities about what can be afforded and what is needed.
- C. Runs a personal refurbishment project in any spare time so will be able to interact with the technical staff.
- D. Has three Accounts Clerks as staff.
- E. Has been authorised by the Architecture Angels' Marketing Director to take decisions on behalf of the business areas.
Answer: B,E
NEW QUESTION # 12
How should the Project Manager encourage the contractors to turn up on time?
- A. Encourage open and honest communication to re-establish an environment of trust.
- B. Place a penalty clause on all contractors for late arrival.
- C. Appoint Team Leaders to each of the electrical and plumbing teams.
- D. Hold a separate Daily Stand-up meeting early in the morning, for the contractors only.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 13
Answer the following question about how risks will be reduced on the Hoy Hall Hotel project through successful application of the DSDM Principles.
Column 1 lists a selection of project risks identified on the Hoy Hall Hotel project. Column 2 is a list of the DSDM Principles. For each risk in Column 1, select from Column
2 the DSDM Principle which, if applied appropriately, would MOST help to reduce or mitigate that risk.
Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Here are the DSDM Principles that would most help to reduce or mitigate the listed risks:
* The 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group may cause delay to the project if they are not kept updated on how the finished rooms are going to look.
* G. Communicate continuously and clearly
* Timber Tigers will ensure that the front rooms are finished and approved by the end of Timebox A.
* E. Build incrementally from firm foundations
* The Architecture Angels IT support team may require more detail up front in order to approve the initial design for the new online reservation system.
* A. Focus on the business need
* The morale of the Solution Development Team may be adversely affected if the external web design specialist is not a team player.
* C. Collaborate
* Empowering the Solution Development Team to manage themselves on a day-to-day basis may result in the Project Manager losing sight of what activities are being carried out, by whom and when.
* H. Demonstrate control
NEW QUESTION # 14
Answer the following questions about the acceptance criteria within the project.
Decide whether the approach to setting and using acceptance criteria has been applied appropriately and select the response that supports your decision.
The requirement to 'install a heat reclamation system' shows as a Should Have in the Prioritised Requirements List. During Investigation in Solution Development Timebox B, the Project Manager advised the team NOT to set detailed acceptance criteria for this requirement until later in the Timebox, since the requirement may have to be dropped and the work would be wasted.
Is this an appropriate action related to acceptance criteria?
- A. No, because it indicates that the Solution Development Team has NO intention of delivering the Should Have requirements.
- B. Yes, because only Must Have requirements should be fully understood.
- C. Yes, because the acceptance criteria might need to be changed during the Solution Development Timebox.
- D. No, because it is necessary to understand the full detail of all the work for completion in the Solution Development Timebox during Investigation.
Answer: C
Explanation:
B: Yes, because the acceptance criteria might need to be changed during the Solution Development Timebox.
Rationale:
In Agile Project Management, flexibility is key. It is important to prioritize work based on the value it provides and the necessity of the requirement. "Should Have" requirements are important but not critical, and they can be subject to change as the project progresses and as more information becomes available. Deferring the detailed setting of acceptance criteria for a "Should Have" requirement that might be dropped is a practical approach to managing workload and focusing efforts on the most critical aspects of the project first. This approach is in line with Agile's principle of responding to change over following a fixed plan.
NEW QUESTION # 15
Which 2 actions should the Business Visionary take to implement the new Must Have requirement?
- A. Ensure the marketing and sales teams are working together to deliver the most effective outcome.
- B. Send a company-wide communication to explain the implications of the business change to all interested parties.
- C. Consolidate and circulate an agenda for the workshop.
- D. Assess the impact of the new Must Have requirement on the original
Business Case. - E. Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
To implement the new Must Have requirement for the coffee shop insurance product website with financial transaction functionality, the Business Visionary should focus on actions that align with their role in guiding the project's vision and ensuring it meets business needs. The following actions are most appropriate for the Business Visionary:
Selected Actions for the Business Visionary:
A; Send a company-wide communication to explain the implications of the business change to all interested parties.
D: Ensure the marketing and sales teams are working together to deliver the most effective outcome.
A: As a Business Visionary, communicating the implications of significant business changes, such as the introduction of a new financial transaction functionality, is crucial. This helps in aligning all parts of the organization with the project's objectives and the strategic direction, ensuring everyone understands the change and its benefits.
D: The Business Visionary plays a key role in ensuring that different departments, such as marketing and sales, collaborate effectively to support the project's objectives. By ensuring these teams work together, the Business Visionary helps in maximizing the project's impact and effectiveness in meeting business goals.
Why Other Actions Are Less Suitable:
B: Assessing the impact of new requirements on the Business Case is important, but it's typically a responsibility shared with the Business Sponsor, who has a more direct role in managing the project's financial and strategic alignment.
C: Sourcing and hiring technical expertise is generally a task for the Project Manager or technical leads. The Business Visionary's role is more focused on strategic oversight rather than operational tasks.
E: Organizing and managing workshop details, such as circulating an agenda, might be supported by the Business Visionary, but it's often a task handled by the Project Manager or a designated coordinator to ensure efficient planning and execution of project activities.
NEW QUESTION # 16
Using the project timeline given in the Project Scenario, answer the following question about application of Timeboxing on the Hoy Hall project.
Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies.
Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion :
1. All internal works to be assigned to Timber Tigers throughout the project should be consolidated into one Structured Timebox.
BECAUSE
The Investigation step within each Structured Timebox requires everyone working within the team to jointly agree how the requirements of the Timebox will be met.
2. Acceptance criteria for the front rooms to be developed in Timebox A should be described in detail and agreed during the Timebox Kick-Off BECAUSE The aim of the Investigation step within each Timebox is to complete as much of the development work as possible.
3. It is appropriate that both the Evolutionary Development phase and Deployment phase are shown in the first Project Increment.
BECAUSE
Each Timebox should comprise an Evolutionary Development phase and
Deployment phase.
4. It is appropriate that the outputs of Timebox C are scheduled for deployment at the end of the first Project Increment.
BECAUSE
A typical Timebox Plan should provide a schedule of high-level activities for the imminent Project Increment.
5. It is appropriate that Earth Excavations create a detailed plan of activities they will complete during Timebox C.
Reason
BECAUSE
The Solution Development Team is responsible for planning the detail of all the work of each Timebox.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
For each line, here is the appropriate option from A to E that applies:
* All internal works to be assigned to Timber Tigers throughout the project should be consolidated into one Structured Timebox.
* E. False (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: It is not practical or in line with Agile principles to consolidate all internal works into one Structured Timebox, as the work will likely need to be spread over multiple Timeboxes.
Additionally, the Investigation step involves agreeing on how to meet the requirements of the Timebox, not necessarily consolidating all work into one.
* Acceptance criteria for the front rooms to be developed in Timebox A should be described in detail and agreed during the Timebox Kick-Off
* B. True (Assertion) True (Reason) BUT the reason does not explain the assertion
* Rationale: While it is true that acceptance criteria should be agreed upon during the Timebox Kick-Off, the reason given is incorrect because the aim of the Investigation step is not necessarily to complete as much development work as possible but to plan and understand the work that will be carried out.
* It is appropriate that both the Evolutionary Development phase and Deployment phase are shown in the first Project Increment.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: Each Timebox should indeed include both Evolutionary Development and a Deployment phase. This assertion and reason correctly align with the concept of Timeboxing in Agile.
* It is appropriate that the outputs of Timebox C are scheduled for deployment at the end of the first Project Increment.
* A. True (Assertion) True (Reason) AND the reason explains the assertion
* Rationale: The typical Timebox Plan does provide a schedule of high-level activities for the imminent Project Increment, which would include planning for deployment.
* It is appropriate that Earth Excavations create a detailed plan of activities they will complete during Timebox C.
* C. True (Assertion) False (Reason)
* Rationale: While it is true that Earth Excavations should create a detailed plan for their activities in Timebox C, the reason is incorrect as the Solution Development Team is not solely responsible for planning all work details within a Timebox. This task would typically be a collaborative effort involving all relevant parties.
NEW QUESTION # 17
Which 2 actions should the Project Manager take to implement the new Must Have requirement?
- A. Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
- B. Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
- C. Check for any documented standards which need to be applied to the
development of online financial transaction functionality. - D. Consolidate and circulate an agenda for the workshop.
- E. Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
To effectively implement the new Must Have requirement for financial transaction functionality on the coffee shop insurance product website, the Project Manager should focus on actions that align with their role in planning, execution, and team coordination. The following actions are most appropriate for the Project Manager:
Selected Actions for the Project Manager:
B; Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
C; Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
B: Integrating the tasks necessary for developing the new functionality into the Delivery Plan is crucial. This ensures that all project activities are accounted for and scheduled, which helps in managing the project's timeline and resources effectively.
C: Reflecting the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable in the Delivery Plan is important for clarity and focus. It signifies the inclusion of this functionality as a critical component of the project's scope, guiding the team's efforts and priorities.
Why Other Actions Are Less Suitable:
A: While ensuring adherence to documented standards is important, it is typically a collaborative effort involving the Technical Coordinator and Solution Development team, in addition to the Project Manager, to ensure technical compliance.
D: Sourcing and hiring specific expertise, such as a web developer skilled in online financial transactions, is indeed part of the Project Manager's responsibilities. However, the actions related to the Delivery Plan (options B and C) are more directly aligned with the immediate steps for implementing a new requirement in the project's scope.
E: Consolidating and circulating an agenda for the workshop is a logistical task that the Project Manager might oversee or delegate. However, the actions related to planning and updating the Delivery Plan are more critical to the successful implementation of the new requirement.
NEW QUESTION # 18
Which 2 statements represent appropriate entries for the Development
Approach Definition?
- A. The Sales Manager will introduce an awards or bonus scheme, designed to create competition between the sales assistants.
- B. Accessibility and performance of the new online quotation area is to be tested using a tool called Sitebeam.
- C. Once deployed, the number of policies sold through traditional telephone sales will be compared with the number of sales processed online through the website.
- D. An easy to use web development tool called 'WebMatrix' is to be used to develop and maintain the website extension.
- E. The Finance Director has requested a detailed report be produced after 12 weeks, showing costs to date and forecast cost to complete.
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
For the XAN Insurance Company Web Project, the Development Approach Definition document should outline the methodologies, tools, and techniques to be used during the development process of the project. It focuses on how the project will be executed in terms of technical and management practices.
Selected Statements for the Development Approach Definition:
C: An easy to use web development tool called 'WebMatrix' is to be used to develop and maintain the website extension.
E: Accessibility and performance of the new online quotation area is to be tested using a tool called Sitebeam.
C: This statement directly specifies a tool (WebMatrix) that will be used for web development and maintenance in the project. It is a clear choice regarding the technical approach and infrastructure, making it suitable for inclusion in the Development Approach Definition.
E: Mentioning Sitebeam as a tool for testing accessibility and performance outlines specific methods for ensuring quality and usability in the development process. It provides actionable information on how testing will be conducted, fitting the criteria for the Development Approach Definition.
Why Other Statements Are Excluded:
A: Introducing an awards or bonus scheme to create competition among sales assistants pertains more to internal sales team management and motivation strategies rather than the technical or methodological approach to developing the project.
B: Comparing traditional telephone sales with online sales is related to the project's performance measurement and post-implementation review, not the development approach or methodology used during the project.
D; The request from the Finance Director for a detailed cost report is related to project financial management and monitoring. While important, it does not detail the technical or methodological approach to developing the project's deliverables.
NEW QUESTION # 19
The building has had all the old utility services removed and new wiring and plumbing is being installed during Evolutionary Development. On average there are four electrical and six plumbing contractors who are engaged for between a few days and a few weeks. They are finding it difficult to work round each other and to know who should be where. Some of the contractors have started to turn up late to the site.
Many floor boards have been lifted in preparation but it is not clear where the radiators are being situated or when each room is going to be worked on by the plumbers. The Chief Accountant, acting as Business Ambassador, is also alarmed that the electrical sockets are being installed in rooms in inaccessible locations.
Answer the following questions about motivating the contractor teams according to Agile Project Management.
How should the Project Manager encourage the resources to operate more successfully?
- A. Hold a separate Daily Stand-up meeting for contractors only.
- B. Facilitate a workshop with the Solution Development Team to establish a co-ordinated Timebox Plan.
- C. Schedule the electrical and plumbing teams so that they work on different Timeboxes.
- D. Provide a detailed plan of activity for each contractor team.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 20
How should the Project Manager assist the electricians to deliver the wiring?
- A. Produce a detailed design of all electrical socket locations, to be approved by the Technical Co-ordinator.
- B. Provide separate electricians' rooms so they can focus on their work.
- C. Encourage the Business Ambassador to be available to discuss location of electrical sockets.
- D. Hold a weekly meeting for electricians so they can report on progress.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 21
What action should the Project Manager take during the Close-Out of Timebox C?
- A. Remove 'Aspects' from the supplier list for all future projects.
- B. Initiate the work required to complete the windows to the required standard.
- C. Carry out final checks to ensure the deliverables of Timebox C meet the expected standards.
- D. Ensure that lessons are learned so that similar issues do not occur in future Timeboxes.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 22
Which 2 statements represent appropriate entries for the plan for Post-Project activities?
- A. A report showing the number of application forms completed online
through the website for coffee shop insurance policies will be produced weekly. - B. Once the new system has been deployed, the time it takes to process sales online will be compared with the time it takes to process new policies sold through telephone sales.
- C. Before the product is deployed, the Sales Manager will circulate a copy of the revised sales procedure for processing coffee shop insurance sales.
- D. The Sales Manager will create a company-wide email showing the
number of policies sold weekly by each of the sales assistants. - E. The Project Manager will attend Daily Stand-up meetings to observe
progress.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
For the XAN Insurance Company Web Project, the plan for Post-Project activities should include actions and measures that will be undertaken after the project's deliverables have been implemented to ensure sustained benefits, monitor performance, and facilitate continuous improvement.
Selected Statements for the Plan for Post-Project Activities:
D: A report showing the number of application forms completed online through the website for coffee shop insurance policies will be produced weekly.
E; Once the new system has been deployed, the time it takes to process sales online will be compared with the time it takes to process new policies sold through telephone sales.
D; Producing a weekly report on the number of application forms completed online is a clear post-project activity. It provides ongoing monitoring of the project's impact and the effectiveness of the online system in attracting coffee shop insurance policies.
E: Comparing the processing times of online sales to telephone sales after the new system's deployment is an essential post-project activity. It evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the new online system, offering insights into improvements and adjustments that may be needed.
Why Other Statements Are Excluded:
A: Creating a company-wide email to show the number of policies sold by each sales assistant weekly is more related to internal sales performance monitoring and motivation rather than a specific post-project activity tied to the project's objectives.
B: Circulating a copy of the revised sales procedure before product deployment is a preparation step for the transition to the new system, rather than a post-project activity.
C: The Project Manager attending Daily Stand-up meetings is part of the ongoing project management and team coordination activities during the project, not a post-project activity.
NEW QUESTION # 23
Xan Insurance Company is a friendly company with no separate private offices for individual managers. Staff members prefer to wander around the office space and have one-to-one chats rather than use email or have lots of meetings.
What action should the Project Manager take when planning for effective communication throughout the Web project?
- A. Identify those individuals with power and influence over the project and what information they require.
- B. Mandate the use of email so that all communications are recorded for future reference.
- C. As this is already common practice, assume all Solution Development
Team members have effective communication skills. - D. No action is required as the existing form of spontaneous informal
communication is suitable for all project level and Solution Development Team members.
Answer: A
Explanation:
The most effective action the Project Manager should take to ensure effective communication throughout the Web project at Xan Insurance Company is:
A: Identify those individuals with power and influence over the project and what information they require.
In any project, especially within an Agile framework, understanding the stakeholders' landscape is crucial for effective communication management. Identifying key individuals with power and influence over the project helps tailor communication strategies to ensure that critical information is shared appropriately, decisions are facilitated efficiently, and stakeholder engagement is maintained. While the company's culture of informal communication can be advantageous for day-to-day interactions, structured communication is essential for project governance, risk management, and decision-making processes. This approach allows the Project Manager to ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed according to their needs and the project's requirements, balancing the informal communication culture with the need for formal communication where necessary.
NEW QUESTION # 24
Which 2 statements explain why the Architecture Angels' Marketing Director would be an appropriate Business Visionary?
- A. Is fully committed to changing the company's strategic direction to include hotel renovation.
- B. As a Director, will ensure that the project is NOT driven by the cost-consciousness of the Finance Director in the role of Business Sponsor.
- C. Is one of the original four founders of the company.
- D. Is a friend of the Architecture Angels' Chief Executive.
- E. Has a passion for old buildings and can see the potential for business opportunity.
Answer: A,E
Explanation:
The two statements that explain why the Architecture Angels' Marketing Director would be an appropriate Business Visionary are:
*B. Is fully committed to changing the company's strategic direction to include hotel renovation. This shows that the Marketing Director is aligned with the project's goals and is invested in its success.
*E. Has a passion for old buildings and can see the potential for business opportunity. This passion and vision are key characteristics of a Business Visionary, who is responsible for guiding the project towards delivering value for the business.
NEW QUESTION # 25
Which 2 actions should the Project Manager take to implement the new Must Have requirement?
- A. Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
- B. Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
- C. Consolidate and circulate an agenda for the workshop.
- D. Check for any documented standards which need to be applied to the development of online financial transaction functionality.
- E. Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
To effectively implement the new Must Have requirement for financial transaction functionality on the coffee shop insurance product website, the Project Manager should focus on actions that align with their role in planning, execution, and team coordination. The following actions are most appropriate for the Project Manager:
Selected Actions for the Project Manager:
B). Add the tasks required to develop the new financial transaction functionality to the Delivery Plan.
C). Update the Delivery Plan to show the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable.
B). Integrating the tasks necessary for developing the new functionality into the Delivery Plan is crucial. This ensures that all project activities are accounted for and scheduled, which helps in managing the project's timeline and resources effectively.
C). Reflecting the new financial transaction functionality as a deliverable in the Delivery Plan is important for clarity and focus. It signifies the inclusion of this functionality as a critical component of the project's scope, guiding the team's efforts and priorities.
Why Other Actions Are Less Suitable:
A). While ensuring adherence to documented standards is important, it is typically a collaborative effort involving the Technical Coordinator and Solution Development team, in addition to the Project Manager, to ensure technical compliance.
D). Sourcing and hiring specific expertise, such as a web developer skilled in online financial transactions, is indeed part of the Project Manager's responsibilities. However, the actions related to the Delivery Plan (options B and C) are more directly aligned with the immediate steps for implementing a new requirement in the project's scope.
E). Consolidating and circulating an agenda for the workshop is a logistical task that the Project Manager might oversee or delegate. However, the actions related to planning and updating the Delivery Plan are more critical to the successful implementation of the new requirement.
NEW QUESTION # 26
Answer the following question about how risks will be reduced on the Hoy Hall Hotel project through successful application of the DSDM Principles.
Column 1 lists a selection of project risks identified on the Hoy Hall Hotel project. Column 2 is a list of the DSDM Principles. For each risk in Column 1, select from Column
2 the DSDM Principle which, if applied appropriately, would MOST help to reduce or mitigate that risk.
Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Here are the DSDM Principles that would most help to reduce or mitigate the listed risks:
* The 'Hoy for Hoy Hall' Action Group may cause delay to the project if they are not kept updated on how the finished rooms are going to look.
* G. Communicate continuously and clearly
* Timber Tigers will ensure that the front rooms are finished and approved by the end of Timebox A.
* E. Build incrementally from firm foundations
* The Architecture Angels IT support team may require more detail up front in order to approve the initial design for the new online reservation system.
* A. Focus on the business need
* The morale of the Solution Development Team may be adversely affected if the external web design specialist is not a team player.
* C. Collaborate
* Empowering the Solution Development Team to manage themselves on a day-to-day basis may result in the Project Manager losing sight of what activities are being carried out, by whom and when.
* H. Demonstrate control
NEW QUESTION # 27
Answer the following questions about the acceptance criteria within the project.
Decide whether the approach to setting and using acceptance criteria has been applied appropriately and select the response that supports your decision.
The objective of Solution Development Timebox B is to ensure that the front and east wings are finished and approved. The Project Manager has pointed out that acceptance criteria for this part of the solution need to be agreed.
Is this an appropriate action related to acceptance criteria?
- A. No, because the acceptance criteria for the Solution Development Timebox are just the amalgamation of the individual requirements' acceptance criteria, with nothing extra.
- B. Yes, because this will allow the Solution Development Team to focus on the quality of the Solution Development Timebox's deliverable as a whole, in order to keep focus on the business need.
- C. No, because the Solution Development Timebox objective will change if any new requirements emerge or any lower priority requirements are de-scoped.
- D. Yes, because it will be easier to set acceptance criteria for the Solution Development Timebox as a whole, rather than setting specific acceptance criteria for each individual requirement.
Answer: B
Explanation:
A; Yes, because this will allow the Solution Development Team to focus on the quality of the Solution Development Timebox's deliverable as a whole, in order to keep focus on the business need.
Rationale:
Setting acceptance criteria for the overall deliverables of a timebox is a key practice in Agile to ensure that the work meets the business objectives and quality expectations. It helps the Solution Development Team to understand what is required for the deliverables to be considered complete and acceptable. This aligns with the Agile principle of delivering quality and maintaining a constant pace of development. It also ensures that all team members are aligned on the goals and can focus on delivering value in line with business needs.
NEW QUESTION # 28
Answer the following questions about the use of the Agile principles.
Final checks carried out on the rooms delivered in Timebox A show that two of the items do NOT meet the required Must Have standards related to the use of traditional wall coverings and paints. These items have therefore been recognised as NOT delivered and will have to be re-planned.
Which Agile principle MOST influences this course of action?
- A. Never compromise quality.
- B. Build incrementally from firm foundations.
- C. Collaborate.
- D. Communicate continuously and clearly.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 29
Find out who is responsible for challenging the priority of requirements and deal with them accordingly.
- A. Ask the Team Leader to resolve the situation.
- B. What action should the Project Manager take when dealing with the Solution Development Team's argument that the windows should not be a Must Have priority?
- C. Remove empowerment from the Solution Development Team.
- D. Ask the Marketing Director to explain to the Solution Development Team why the windows are a Must Have priority.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 30
Which 2 statements explain why the Timber Tigers' Site Manager would be an appropriate Solution Developer?
- A. Closely manages the building team so that they consistently produce high-quality work.
- B. Is empowered by Timber Tigers' management to make decisions on the building work.
- C. Accustomed to bringing in contract staff for short periods of time.
- D. An experienced builder who is good at turning a brief into a practical design.
- E. Is able to represent the team in all daily meetings.
Answer: A,D
NEW QUESTION # 31
Column 1 is a list of individuals from within the Xan Insurance Company and their key responsibility within the Web project.
For each individual in Column 1, select from Column 2 the Agile Project Management team role they are fulfilling. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Column 1
Manager of Web & Digital
Media - will oversee and report
progress on the delivery of the
overall system.
Finance Director - has
budgetary control and will
release finance for the project
subject to expected benefits.
Sales Manager - will formulate
design options for new
business processes that do not
adversely affect business as
usual.
Operations Manager - oversees
the design and integrity of the
technical aspects of the
solution.
Column 2
* Business Sponsor
* Business Analyst
* Business Ambassador
* Business Advisor
* Solution Developer
* Technical Coordinator
* DSDM Coach
* Project Manager
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Based on the Agile Project Management roles and the responsibilities outlined for each individual in the XAN Insurance Company Web Project scenario, the following selections can be made:
* Manager of Web & Digital Media - will oversee and report progress on the delivery of the overall system.Selection: H. Project ManagerExplanation: The Manager of Web & Digital Media's role of overseeing and reporting on the project's progress aligns with the responsibilities of a Project Manager in an Agile setting, who is responsible for ensuring that the project meets its objectives and is delivered on time.
* Finance Director - has budgetary control and will release finance for the project subject to expected benefits.Selection: A. Business SponsorExplanation: The Finance Director's control over the budget and the decision to release funds based on the expected benefits align with the role of a Business Sponsor, who is typically responsible for the project's budget and ensuring that it delivers value to the business.
* Sales Manager - will formulate design options for new business processes that do not adversely affect business as usual.Selection: B. Business AnalystExplanation: The Sales Manager's responsibility for formulating design options for new business processes mirrors the role of a Business Analyst in Agile Project Management, who works to understand the business needs, assess the impact of changes, and ensure the solution meets business requirements.
* Operations Manager - oversees the design and integrity of the technical aspects of the solution.
Selection: F. Technical CoordinatorExplanation: The Operations Manager's focus on the technical design and integrity of the solution corresponds to the role of a Technical Coordinator in Agile projects, who ensures that the technical aspects of the project align with the business needs and technical standards.
NEW QUESTION # 32
A difference of opinion on the outcome of an earlier project has created a
'them and us' culture between the Sales Department and the Operations Department.
What action should the Project Manager take to resolve this?
- A. Allow the different skillsets to work independently of one another so as not to create further conflict.
- B. Brief the team and the Business Visionary on the use of an Agile Project Management approach and the requirement to collaborate.
- C. Appoint only those members of staff who are prepared to work collaboratively.
- D. Circulate a copy of the Business Case to all members of the Solution Development Team and project-level roles and invite feedback.
Answer: B
Explanation:
The most effective action the Project Manager should take to resolve the 'them and us' culture between the Sales Department and the Operations Department is:
B: Brief the team and the Business Visionary on the use of an Agile Project Management approach and the requirement to collaborate.
Addressing the cultural divide requires fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect. By educating all team members and the Business Visionary about Agile Project Management principles, which emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and collective ownership of project outcomes, the Project Manager can help shift the team's mindset towards a more unified approach. This briefing should highlight the value of diverse perspectives and the importance of working together towards common goals, thus addressing the underlying issues contributing to the 'them and us' culture. Encouraging open communication and collaboration as fundamental components of the Agile approach can help break down barriers and build a more cohesive team.
NEW QUESTION # 33
Answer the following questions about actions to be taken by different
roles.
The Business Sponsor has decided that the new coffee shop insurance
product website pages will include the financial transaction functionality to support the end-to-end sales process. The Business Sponsor views this as a valuable sales tool, enabling customers to pay for insurance policies online. If successful, this new financial transaction functionality is to be made available across all other insurance products. This is a new Must Have requirement.
All parties are to be invited to a workshop to discuss the additional work required to deliver the required solution including the new Must Have requirement. The areas to be discussed include specialist skills required and possible legal, financial and technical standards to be adhered to.
Remember to limit your answers to the number of selections requested in each question.
Which 2 actions should the Business Sponsor take to implement the new Must Have requirement?
- A. Send a company-wide communication to explain the implications of the business change to all interested parties.
- B. Check the viability of the project, following the inclusion of the new Must Have requirement.
- C. Assess the impact of the new Must Have requirement on the original Business Case.
- D. Check for any documented standards which need to be applied to the
development of online financial transaction functionality. - E. Source and hire a web developer with experience in developing online financial transaction functionality.
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
To implement the new Must Have requirement for the coffee shop insurance product website, which includes financial transaction functionality, the Business Sponsor should take the following actions:
Selected Actions for the Business Sponsor:
B; Check the viability of the project, following the inclusion of the new Must Have requirement.
E: Assess the impact of the new Must Have requirement on the original Business Case.
B: Evaluating the project's viability after adding a significant new requirement is crucial. This involves analyzing whether the project can still meet its objectives within the given constraints, such as time, budget, and resources, especially when the new requirement could potentially add complexity and cost.
E: Understanding how the new requirement affects the original Business Case is essential. This involves reassessing the project's expected benefits, costs, and risks in light of the new functionality. It ensures that the project remains aligned with business objectives and continues to offer a viable return on investment.
Why Other Actions Are Less Suitable:
A; While ensuring adherence to relevant standards is important, it is more of a task for the technical team or a specific role such as the Technical Coordinator, rather than the primary responsibility of the Business Sponsor.
C: Sourcing and hiring specific technical expertise, such as a web developer with experience in online financial transactions, is generally a responsibility delegated to the Project Manager or relevant technical leads, not the Business Sponsor directly.
D: While communicating business changes to all interested parties is important, the specific action of explaining the implications of the business change company-wide is more likely to be a collaborative effort involving several roles, including the Business Change Manager, rather than solely the Business Sponsor's responsibility.
NEW QUESTION # 34
Using the Project Scenario answer the following question about the technical quality of the solution to be delivered. An assessment of the maintenance requirement for the new reservation system was made during Feasibility.
Column 1 describes a list of different types of hotel reservation systems considered. Column 2 lists the three DSDM maintainability objectives. For each description in Column 1, select from Column 2 the maintainability objective it would support.
Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Column 1:
1. Off-the-shelf software with ready-to-use templates that will need to be customised to fully meet Hoy Hall requirements, after deployment.
2. Developing a fully functioning in-house system, developed and hosted by Architecture Angels IT Operations team.
3. All-in-one web-based reservation and accommodation management system built to Hoy Hall's specification.
4. All bookings for Hoy Hall to be scheduled by one of the other two hotels within the group, until a suitable system can be implemented at the site.
5. A spreadsheet is used to capture customer details manually. Data will then be exported into a fully functional system at a later date.
Column 2
* Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Deliver first, re-engineer later
* Short-term, tactical solution
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
For each of the descriptions in Column 1, the maintainability objective from Column 2 that each would support is as follows:
* Off-the-shelf software with ready-to-use templates that will need to be customised to fully meet Hoy Hall requirements, after deployment.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: Customizing off-the-shelf software indicates a need for the solution to be maintainable from the onset to allow for these adjustments.
* Developing a fully functioning in-house system, developed and hosted by Architecture Angels IT Operations team.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: In-house developed systems need to be maintainable to facilitate future changes and enhancements by the team that created them.
* All-in-one web-based reservation and accommodation management system built to Hoy Hall's specification.
* A. Maintainability is a required attribute of the initial delivered solution
* Rationale: A system built to specific requirements will require the ability to maintain and adjust the system as needs evolve, making maintainability a key initial attribute.
* All bookings for Hoy Hall to be scheduled by one of the other two hotels within the group, until a suitable system can be implemented at the site.
* C. Short-term, tactical solution
* Rationale: This is clearly a temporary measure until a proper system is in place, indicative of a tactical solution to address immediate needs.
* A spreadsheet is used to capture customer details manually. Data will then be exported into a fully functional system at a later date.
* C. Short-term, tactical solution
* Rationale: Using a spreadsheet is a stop-gap solution to manage information in the short term, emphasizing the tactical nature rather than long-term maintainability.
Option B is not selected for any of the descriptions as none of them imply an approach of delivering first with the intention to re-engineer later. They all suggest a need for immediate maintainability or a short-term fix, not a re-engineering approach.
NEW QUESTION # 35
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