4. Compare Software Development Methods (agile, Lean, and Waterfall) 200-901 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard · select all that apply

   A network automation team is applying lean principles to their development process. They have identified several activities that may be wasteful. Which activities are considered waste in lean software development? (Select all that apply.)

   • AAutomated testing integrated into the pipeline
   • BPartially done work that is not integrated
   • CContinuous refactoring to improve code quality
   • DExtra features that are not requested by customers
   • EHandoffs between teams that cause delays
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2. 17expert · hard

   A network automation team is developing a new device provisioning system. The customer requires a detailed upfront plan and formal sign-offs at each stage. However, the team knows that some requirements are uncertain and will likely change. The customer is open to suggestions but insists on the sign-offs. Which development method should the team recommend?

   • AV-Model without change management
   • BPure agile with no upfront plan
   • CLean with continuous delivery
   • DWaterfall with a change control board
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4. 18expert · hard

   A network operations team is using a Kanban board to manage their work. They have a WIP limit of 3 for the 'In Progress' column, but they frequently exceed it because urgent incidents keep arriving. The team is considering increasing the WIP limit to 5 to accommodate the incidents. According to lean principles, what should the team do instead?

   • AIncrease the WIP limit to 5 to reduce the pressure on the team
   • BRemove the WIP limit for the 'In Progress' column
   • CSwitch to a Scrum framework to handle urgent incidents better
   • DInvestigate the root cause of the urgent incidents and implement preventive measures
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the agile software development methodology?

   • AIt uses short, iterative cycles that deliver small increments of working software and adapt to changing requirements.
   • BIt delivers the entire product in one final release after all requirements are fully defined.
   • CIt focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing flow by pulling work from a continuous backlog.
   • DIt requires all requirements to be documented in detail before any coding begins.
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6. 20application · medium

   A network automation team is using Scrum to develop a new API for device inventory. Midway through a sprint, a stakeholder requests a new feature that is not in the current sprint backlog. What should the team do according to Scrum?

   • AAsk the stakeholder to join the daily standup to discuss it
   • BWait until the next sprint planning meeting to consider it
   • CAdd the feature to the current sprint immediately
   • DIgnore the request because it is out of scope
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