Release Management

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Release Management in Scrum refers to the preparation and management of the product version releases to customers. It's the product owner's responsibility to decide when and what to release based on the product progress, stakeholders’ requirements, and market conditions. A crucial component is fore…

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Question 1

The project stakeholders request a new feature to be added to the upcoming release, which may impact the release schedule. How should the Release Manager proceed?

Add the feature without considering the impact on the schedule Immediately add the feature and extend the release deadline Postpone the release indefinitely until the new feature is implemented Assess the impact of the new feature on the schedule and communicate the trade-offs to the stakeholders Deny the stakeholders' request Reduce the priority of existing features to accommodate the new one

Correct Answer: Assess the impact of the new feature on the schedule and communicate the trade-offs to the stakeholders

When receiving the request for a new feature, the Release Manager should assess its impact on the release schedule, communicate the trade-offs, and work with the stakeholders to make an informed decision.

Question 2

During a project, the team discovers that certain features are more complex than initially anticipated, potentially delaying the release. What is the best course of action?

Ignore the complexity and continue as planned Increase the sprint duration to accommodate the extra work Reevaluate and prioritize features, and adjust the release plan accordingly Demand that the team work overtime to meet the original release date Cancel the release and postpone further discussions Remove the complex features from the project scope

Correct Answer: Reevaluate and prioritize features, and adjust the release plan accordingly

In Agile Release Management, reevaluating and prioritizing features as well as adjusting the release plan is crucial when facing difficulties, always ensuring that the project proceeds smoothly and effectively.

Question 3

A software application is scheduled for release. However, the Release Manager discovers few critical bugs have not been addressed. What is the best course of action?

Add the bugs to the backlog for the next sprint Release the software with a known issues list Remove the buggy features from the release Delay the release and work with the team to fix the critical bugs Ask the customer to fix the bugs themselves Ignore the bugs and release the software as planned

Correct Answer: Delay the release and work with the team to fix the critical bugs

In Agile methodology, it is important to ensure the product quality and user experience. Delaying the release to fix critical bugs maintains the integrity of the release and prevents damaging the project's reputation.

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