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Lean Software Development

Efficient, waste-reducing project practices.

Lean Software Development is an agile approach that emphasizes efficiency through the elimination of waste, continuous learning, and a focus on achieving customer value as quickly as possible.

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Lean Software Development is an Agile methodology adapted from lean manufacturing principles, primarily Toyota Production System. It focuses on delivering value to customers by eliminating waste and optimizing efficiency. At its core, Lean has seven key principles: 1. Eliminate Waste: Identify an…

Concepts covered: Eliminate Waste, Empower the Team, Respect People, Optimize the Whole, Create Knowledge, Focus on Value, Build Quality In, Defer Commitment, Deliver Fast, Amplify Learning

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Question 1

A project is falling behind schedule, and the project manager needs to decide between cutting scope, extending the deadline, or asking the team to work overtime. What is the best decision respecting the well-being of the team?

Delegate the decision to an external consultant. Ask some team members to work overtime while others continue working regular hours. Demand the team find a way to catch up without changing the scope or deadline. Ask the team to work overtime to meet the deadline. Cut project scope while keeping the deadline and avoiding overtime. Extend the deadline indefinitely.

Correct Answer: Cut project scope while keeping the deadline and avoiding overtime.

Cutting scope while keeping the deadline and avoiding overtime is the best decision to respect the well-being of the team, as it reduces workload pressure and alleviates stress.

Question 2

During a software development project, some team members are suggesting completely different architectures. What should the project manager do to apply Defer Commitment?

Require team members to vote on the best option Prohibit any further discussions about architecture Hire external consultants to decide on the architecture Select an architecture at random Choose one architecture immediately and never reconsider it Allow the team to experiment with different architectures in short iterations and adapt based on results

Correct Answer: Allow the team to experiment with different architectures in short iterations and adapt based on results

Defer Commitment encourages experimentation and learning. By allowing the team to explore different architectures in short iterations, they can adapt based on real-world results and commit when they have enough information.

Question 3

During a retrospective meeting, a team member brings up a personal issue unrelated to the project. How should the Scrum Master respond?

Start a group discussion on personal life challenges. Acknowledge the issue, but kindly suggest discussing it privately after the meeting. Ask other team members for their opinions on the issue. Dismiss the issue as irrelevant. Scold the team member for bringing up personal matters. Encourage the team member to share more personal issues.

Correct Answer: Acknowledge the issue, but kindly suggest discussing it privately after the meeting.

The Scrum Master should handle personal issues with respect and empathy but also maintain the focus of the retrospective meeting on work-related matters.

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