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PK0-004 · Question #333

Which of the following describes some of the features of the Agile methodology?

The correct answer is C. It uses an iterative approach, backlogs, and burndown charts. Agile methodology is defined by iterative delivery cycles and specific artifacts for tracking work. Backlogs and burndown charts are standard Agile tools that distinguish it from traditional plan-driven approaches.

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Question

Which of the following describes some of the features of the Agile methodology?

Options

  • AIt uses a direct approach, Gantt charts, and a ticketing system.
  • BIt uses an indirect approach, spreadsheets for documentation, and change request documents.
  • CIt uses an iterative approach, backlogs, and burndown charts.
  • DIt uses a step-by approach, an issue log, and pie charts.

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • C
    94% (15)
  • D
    6% (1)

Why each option

Agile methodology is defined by iterative delivery cycles and specific artifacts for tracking work. Backlogs and burndown charts are standard Agile tools that distinguish it from traditional plan-driven approaches.

AIt uses a direct approach, Gantt charts, and a ticketing system.

Gantt charts are a waterfall and traditional project management tool, not an Agile artifact, and a direct sequential approach contradicts Agile's iterative nature.

BIt uses an indirect approach, spreadsheets for documentation, and change request documents.

Spreadsheets for documentation and change request documents describe a more bureaucratic, traditional methodology rather than Agile's lightweight and adaptive practices.

CIt uses an iterative approach, backlogs, and burndown charts.Correct

Agile uses an iterative approach where work is delivered in short cycles such as sprints. A product backlog holds prioritized work items waiting to be completed, and a burndown chart visualizes remaining work over time - both are core Agile planning and monitoring artifacts defined in frameworks like Scrum.

DIt uses a step-by approach, an issue log, and pie charts.

A step-by-step linear approach and pie charts are not Agile artifacts; Agile relies on backlogs, sprint boards, and burndown or burnup charts instead.

Concept tested: Agile methodology tools and iterative approach

Source: https://www.agilealliance.org/agile101/

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#Agile methodology#iterative approach#burndown chart#backlog

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