Software Development Life Cycle & Agile Intermediate Quiz

Question 1
Which of the following sequences best represents the phases in the traditional SDLC?

(A) Planning, Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance

(B) Requirements, Analysis, Implementation, Testing, Release, Maintenance

(C) Requirement Gathering, Design, Coding, Debugging

(D) Planning, Design, Implementation, Testing, Documentation, Maintenance

Question 2
How does Agile methodology differ from traditional Waterfall in handling project changes?

(A) Agile does not allow any changes once development begins

(B) Agile makes changes only during sprint planning and prevents any mid-iteration adjustments

(C) Agile ignores planning and only focuses on quick coding

(D) Agile embraces change throughout development, whereas Waterfall tries to minimize changes post requirements phase

Question 3
In Scrum, what is the main purpose of the daily stand-up meeting?

(A) To hold a status meeting where leadership assigns tasks

(B) To synchronize activities and plan for the day while identifying dependencies and impediments

(C) To update the product backlog with new user stories and priorities

(D) To provide a platform for team members to discuss in-depth technical design issues

Question 4
Which role in Scrum is primarily responsible for maximizing the product's value?

(A) Scrum Master

(B) Development Team

(C) Project Manager

(D) Product Owner

Question 5
What is a key benefit of iterative delivery in Agile methodologies?

(A) Incremental releases that never change once decided

(B) Complete and final product delivery only at the end of the project

(C) Faster coding without any involvement from stakeholders

(D) Regular feedback loops that allow for adjustments to meet user needs

Question 6
In Kanban, which metric is often used to improve workflow efficiency?

(A) Cycle Time

(B) Velocity

(C) Sprints Completed

(D) Story Points

Question 7
Which Agile practice involves frequently reviewing and adapting the way of working?

(A) Daily stand-ups

(B) Retrospective meetings

(C) Sprint planning meetings

(D) Backlog grooming sessions

Question 8
How would you best describe the concept of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in Agile?

(A) A prototype with limited functionality used solely for internal demonstration

(B) A basic version of a product that delivers core functionality for early feedback and validation

(C) A fully-featured product that includes all planned enhancements for market readiness

(D) A product that is nearly complete, requiring only minor cosmetic changes

Question 9
Which of the following is an advantage of using Agile methodologies for complex projects?

(A) Strict adherence to initial project scope regardless of new insights

(B) Relying solely on documentation to drive project success

(C) Avoiding any need for detailed planning by focusing on coding

(D) Enhanced flexibility in handling evolving requirements and changing market conditions

Question 10
During the software development life cycle, testing is primarily used to:

(A) Finalize the product design based solely on stakeholder feedback

(B) Develop core features and functionalities of the software

(C) Detect defects and validate that the software meets the requirements

(D) Save time by skipping documentation tasks since testing fixes all issues

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