Agile vs. Waterfall PK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A large enterprise is adopting Agile for the first time. The existing teams are organized by specialty (developers, testers, analysts) and report to functional managers. The first sprint fails because testers are not available until the end of the sprint, and the analysts are still writing requirements. The Agile coach must restructure the teams to make Agile work. Which change is most critical?

   • AMove to a Waterfall approach with a dedicated testing phase
   • BForm cross-functional teams that include testers and analysts embedded for the full sprint
   • CHave the functional managers attend the daily stand-up
   • DKeep functional teams but add a weekly integration meeting
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which team structure is typical of a Waterfall project?

   • AA self-organizing team with no formal leader
   • BA hierarchical team with a project manager and specialized roles that work sequentially
   • CA cross-functional team that works in short iterations
   • DA team that includes a Product Owner and a Scrum Master
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4. 8foundation · easy

   In an Agile team, which role is responsible for prioritizing the product backlog and ensuring the team delivers value to the business?

   • AProduct Owner
   • BProject Manager
   • CBusiness Analyst
   • DScrum Master
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5. 9application · medium

   A pharmaceutical company is running a clinical trial with strict regulatory checkpoints at the end of each phase. The project manager must report progress to the FDA liaison and the executive board at each checkpoint. Which communication approach aligns with the project's methodology?

   • AMilestone reviews with formal status reports at each phase gate
   • BSprint retrospectives with the FDA liaison after each iteration
   • CInformal chat updates to the executive board as issues arise
   • DDaily stand-ups and sprint reviews with the FDA liaison
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6. 10application · medium

   A construction firm is building a bridge. The design is complete, the materials are specified, and the phases (foundation, pillars, deck) must occur in strict sequence. The client requires a single point of accountability for the entire project. Which team structure and methodology should the firm use?

   • AA project manager leading functional specialists in a Waterfall structure
   • BA project manager with a cross-functional Agile team
   • CA scrum master leading a self-organizing team in an Agile structure
   • DA product owner and a development team using sprint-based delivery
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