Agile PMP Practice Questions

Introduction

• Purpose: Enhance skills in Agile methodologies, practice for certifications like PMP or Agile Certified Practitioner.
• Focus: Understanding Agile frameworks, Agile values, and principles.

Crystal Framework in Agile

• Origin: One of the original frameworks contributing to Agile.
• Characteristics:
  • Designed to scale based on project size and complexity.
  • Recognizes each project is unique, needing tailored practices.
  • Created by Alistair Coburn in the early 90s.
• Core Values:
  • People, interaction, and community.
  • Emphasizes iteration over processes/tools, and interaction impact on workflow.

Scaling in Crystal

• Approaches to Scaling:
  • Crystal clear, yellow, red based on the number of people involved.
  • Scaling is impacted by communication channels and opportunities.
  • Not based on crystal blue, indigo, and violet or crystal metal, wood, and water.
• Scaling Factors:
  • Number of people, budget, risk level (high, low, medium).

Agile Daily Standups

• Purpose:
  • Micro-commit to team, uncover/remove blockers, ensure workflow.
  • Not primarily for executive reporting; executives can attend but not the focus.

Managing Project Concerns

• Scenario: Midway through a project, concerns about completion time arise.
• Approach:
  • Review Kanban board and product backlog for progress.
  • Use team velocity, product burndown chart, and other KPIs to assess progress accurately.
  • Avoid logging everyone’s status manually.

Moscow Prioritization Method

• Definition: Helps prioritize work with product/business owners.
• Categories:
  • Must have, should have, could have, will not have.
  • Not using priority numbers or low/medium/high classifications.
• Comparison:
  • Other methods include multi-voting, monopoly money, Kano analysis, fist of five.

Conclusion

• Encouragement: Regular practice improves understanding and chances of passing Agile-related exams.
• Next Steps: Continue engaging with practice questions to build Agile expertise.