Agile Project Management

Correct Answer: Heijunka

Heijunka, a lean tool, is used to smooth production and effectively deal with the imbalance or unevenness in the production process. It harmonizes the workflow by making sure operations are evenly distributed over time, avoiding any bottlenecks and delays. On the other hand, Muda refers to reducing waste in processes, but does not directly focus on harmonizing workflow. The 5S Methodology is about organization in the workplace, helping in identifying and eliminating wastes, but it also does not directly address the issue of workflow harmonization. Value Stream Mapping is a lean tool used to visualize and understand the flow of materials and information, which is helpful for identifying inefficiencies but does not itself ensure an evenly distributed workflow.

Correct Answer: It allows for quicker estimation by grouping stories of similar size instead of individual estimations.

The Bucket System of estimation used in Scrum is beneficial because it allows for quicker estimation by grouping stories of similar size, instead of having to estimate each user story individually. Hence, this makes the estimation process more efficient. This answer is the most correct among the available options. The other answers are not as accurate or applicable in this context. For example, the Bucket System does not provide precise time estimates for each user story, nor does it help in breaking down larger user stories into smaller tasks. Additionally, it does not eliminate the need for re-estimation, as changes and adjustments are often a part of project development.

Correct Answer: The new requirement should be added to the product backlog and prioritized for future sprints.

The best way to handle new requirements in the middle of a sprint, according to Agile methodologies, is to add them to the product backlog and prioritize them for future sprints (ID 155262). This prevents disruption to the work currently being carried out and respects the time-boxing principle of the sprint methodology. The answer suggesting to stop the sprint immediately (ID 155263) is incorrect because it disrupts the ongoing work and breaks the time-boxing rule. Incorporating the new requirements into the ongoing sprint (ID 155264) might seem feasible, but it might overburden the team and goes against the rules of set sprint goals. And finally, outright rejection of new requirements (ID 155265) is not a productive or collaborative approach to handle client's requests.