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Crystal Methods

Lightweight methodologies emphasizing communication.

Crystal Methods are lightweight, flexible Agile methodologies that prioritize ease of communication and adaptive, feedback-driven processes. They emphasize team interaction, skills, and co-location to deliver successful project outcomes.

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Crystal Methods, created by Alistair Cockburn, represent a family of agile methodologies tailored to teams of different sizes and project criticality. Unlike frameworks with strict rules, Crystal embraces adaptability and prioritizes people over processes. The Crystal family includes several varia…

Concepts covered: Cyclic Delivery, Frequent Delivery, Process Tailoring, Continuous Learning, Incremental Development, Osmotic Communication, Personal Safety, Adaptive Approach, Lightweight Methodologies, Scaling, Reflective Improvement, Chartering

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Question 1

An Agile team requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for an upcoming project. What is the best approach to ensure the safety of team members?

Allow team members to purchase their own PPE. Identify the required PPE and provide it to team members prior to starting the project. Assign a team member the task of organizing the PPE and hope they cover everything. Ask the team members to share the existing PPE. Wait until the project starts to order the required PPE. Ask the team members to work without PPE.

Correct Answer: Identify the required PPE and provide it to team members prior to starting the project.

The best approach is to identify the required PPE and provide it to team members prior to starting the project. Relying on team members to purchase their own or waiting until the project begins can result in inadequate protection. Safety should be a priority, and sharing equipment may not be practical or hygienic.

Question 2

A safety inspection revealed that one of the Agile team members' computer monitors is not properly secured, posing a potential falling hazard. What should be done?

Immediately replace the monitor with a new one. Ask the team member to fix the issue during their lunch break. Address the issue promptly by securing the monitor and informing the team member. Assume the team member will notice the issue themselves. Leave the monitor as it is for now to avoid affecting project timelines. Postpone the issue until the next safety inspection.

Correct Answer: Address the issue promptly by securing the monitor and informing the team member.

The best course of action is to address the issue promptly by securing the monitor and informing the team member. Waiting for the team member to notice, postponing the issue, or asking them to fix it during their break may result in further safety risks. Personal safety should never be compromised for project deadlines.

Question 3

A development team has tight deadlines and wants to minimize any disruptions in workflow. They are looking for a lightweight methodology to help maintain a steady work pace, improve code integrity, and reduce risks. Which methodology should they consider?

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) Kanban Scrum eXtreme Programming (XP) Feature-Driven Development (FDD)

Correct Answer: eXtreme Programming (XP)

eXtreme Programming (XP) is an agile methodology that focuses on optimizing workflow through collaborative development, continuous integration, and test-driven development. It aims to reduce risks and improve code integrity. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, FDD, and DSDM, although agile methodologies, do not specifically address the need for maintaining a smooth workflow and improving code integrity.

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