Examination Rubric#

Examination length: 1 hour

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Total Marks: 100

Question number: 20

Instructions#

• Answers to all questions are to be recorded on the multiple-choice form, either in the format A-E or True/False.
• Mark the box only to indicate the answer you consider correct for each question.
• The sheets are not corrected by hand. They are processed through a machine called an optical mark reader. All it recognizes are marks, so there’s no point in writing comments; this could invalidate the answer sheet.

Examination Rules#

• Display your Student ID card on your desk and write your Student Number at the top of each page.
• All bags, books and other materials not needed for the examination should be placed at the front of the room.
• Do NOT open / turn over the exam paper until you are instructed to do so.
• Write only on the paper provided, including any rough notes.
• Do not allow other people to see your answers; you must take care to cover your answers or you may be found guilty of helping others to cheat.
• Do not leave the examination room without being accompanied by an invigilator. If you do so you will not be permitted to re-enter the room.
• At the end of the time limit stop writing immediately.
• Leave all papers on your desk to be collected by the invigilator. This includes the question paper and any rough notes
• Leave the room only after the invigilator has collected your paper and given permission to leave. You may not leave during the first hour or last half hour of any examination.
• Leave the room and surrounding area quietly. There may be other examinations taking place nearby.

Innovative Product Development - Class Test#

1. Who is primarily responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team?

        A. The Scrum Master
        B. The Developers
        C. The Product Owner
        D. The Project Manager

2. You are managing a project team that currently has 6 members, including yourself. Two new members are scheduled to join next week.
   How many communication channels will exist after the new members join?

        A. 15
        B. 21
        C. 28
        D. 36

3. What is the main purpose of the Sprint Review?

        A. For the Developers to demonstrate their work and get feedback.
        B. To inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations.
        C. For the Scrum Master to assess the performance of the Developers.
        D. To plan the work for the next Sprint.

4. If the Developers realize they have selected too much work for a Sprint, what is the most appropriate first course of action?

        A. Ask the Scrum Master to cancel the Sprint.
        B. Work overtime to finish all the selected items.
        C. Collaborate with the Product Owner to adjust the scope of the Sprint Backlog.
        D. Remove items from the Sprint Backlog without consulting anyone.

5. Which Scrum accountability is focused on ensuring the Scrum framework is understood and enacted?

        A. Product Owner
        B. Developers
        C. Scrum Master
        D. Team Lead

6. During the Sprint Planning, the Developers select items from the Product Backlog to include in the Sprint Backlog. What else must they create during this event?

        A. A detailed plan for how they will build the Increment.
        B. The Definition of Done.
        C. The Product Goal.
        D. User acceptance test cases.

7. The primary goal of the Sprint Retrospective is to:

        A. Plan work for the next Sprint.
        B. Inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog.
        C. Identify potential improvements in process, tools, and collaboration for future Sprints.
        D. Allow stakeholders to provide feedback on the product.

8. The Definition of Done can only be updated between Sprints, not during a Sprint.

        A. True
        B. False

9. The Definition of Done helps ensure _______________.

        A. The Product Owner is satisfied
        B. The Sprint Goal is met
        C. Transparency regarding the state of the Increment
        D. The team’s velocity increases

10. Scrum is based on which theory? Product Backlog refinement is the act of:

        A. Finalizing the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning.
        B. Adding detail, estimates, and order to Product Backlog items.
        C. Reviewing the completed Increment with stakeholders.
        D. Removing technical debt from the codebase.

11. What is the commitment associated with the Product Backlog?

        A. The Sprint Goal
        B. The Definition of Done
        C. The Increment
        D. The Product Goal

12. The Sprint Goal is created during which Scrum event?

        A. Daily Scrum
        B. Sprint Review
        C. Sprint Retrospective
        D. Sprint Planning

13. The Product Backlog is considered complete when all initially conceived items are done.

        A. True
        B. False

14. Return on Investment (ROI) calculation typically helps in: (Select all that apply)

        A. Prioritizing features based on potential value.
        B. Justifying project funding and continuation.
        C. Measuring the exact lines of code delivered.
        D. Comparing the profitability of different projects or features.

15. Which of the following are common Agile estimation techniques? (Select all that apply)

        A. Planning Poker
        B. T-Shirt Sizing
        C. Function Point Analysis
        D. Guessing randomly

16. Technical debt, if not managed, typically leads to: (Select all that apply)

        A. Increased cost of future changes.
        B. Improved software quality.
        C. Slower development velocity over time.
        D. Higher team morale.

17. Velocity in Scrum is primarily used for: (Select all that apply)

        A. Comparing the performance of different teams.
        B. Helping the Developers forecast how much work they can complete in future Sprints.
        C. Determining individual developer productivity.
        D. Facilitating planning and release forecasting.

18. A Burndown chart primarily shows: (Select all that apply)

        A. The total scope of the project.
        B. The amount of work remaining over time.
        C. The work completed over time.
        D. Progress towards the Sprint Goal or release.

19. Refactoring is done primarily to: (Select all that apply)

        A. Add new functionality to the software.
        B. Improve the internal structure or design of the code without changing its external behaviour.
        C. Fix bugs discovered during testing.
        D. Make the code easier to understand and maintain.

20. A team’s velocity might decrease unexpectedly if: (Select all that apply)

        A. Team members go on vacation or leave the team.
        B. The Definition of Done becomes more stringent.
        C. The team encounters unforeseen technical challenges.
        D. The Product Owner provides clear requirements.