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Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)

A comprehensive framework for project governance.

DSDM focuses on delivering business benefits and a working product that aligns with the business needs. This approach prioritizes flexibility and efficiency while ensuring product quality.

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Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is a robust Agile framework that evolved from Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies in the mid-1990s. It provides a comprehensive structure for delivering projects with strict time constraints while maintaining quality and functionality. DSDM o…

Concepts covered: Facilitated Workshops, Role Flexibility, Project Lifecycle, Timeboxing, Incremental Delivery, Empowerment, Focus on Business Value, Risk Management, MoSCoW Prioritization, Collaborative Teamwork

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Question 1

You are facilitating a workshop to prioritize a lengthy backlog. Time is running out, and the group has not reached a consensus on several items. What should you do?

Make the prioritization decision on behalf of the group. Randomly prioritize the remaining items. Reconvene the workshop after a week so the participants have time to decide. Ask the highest-ranking participant to decide the priorities. Extend the workshop until all items are prioritized. Identify the most critical items and prioritize them, leaving the less critical items as a follow-up.

Correct Answer: Identify the most critical items and prioritize them, leaving the less critical items as a follow-up.

By identifying and prioritizing the most critical items, the group can focus on these items and leave less critical items for later. Extending the workshop, making decisions on their behalf, or randomizing priorities can result in poor decision-making and dissatisfaction from participants.

Question 2

The team members are consistently misunderstanding assignments and work requirements. How can the project manager help the team improve their performance?

Redesign the project tasks with more explicit instructions and expectations Implement regular check-ins and feedback sessions to ensure clear communication Require team members to evaluate each other's work and report weaknesses Rely on team members to find their own unique solutions without guidance Increase the use of written documentation for every work assignment Delegate task assignments to senior management for clearer direction

Correct Answer: Implement regular check-ins and feedback sessions to ensure clear communication

Regular check-ins and feedback sessions allow the project manager and team members to clarify task expectations collaboratively, preventing the common misunderstandings that lead to poor performance. The other solution options, while addressing parts of the problem, don't emphasize the importance of ongoing communication and support within the team.

Question 3

The development team receives numerous enhancement requests from multiple stakeholders. How should they prioritize these requests?

Work on the requests based on the order they were received Ask senior management to prioritize the requests Evaluate and prioritize them based on potential business value Randomly pick a few requests Implement all the requests Prioritize them based on resources availability

Correct Answer: Evaluate and prioritize them based on potential business value

Prioritizing requests based on potential business value ensures that the team focuses on delivering the most valuable features or enhancements to the business.

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