APMG Agile Foundation Mock Exam Questions and
Answers Fall 2022
In a structured Timebox when does the Solution Development Team seek to
understand the Timebox objectives and accept them as realistic?
A.Investigation
B.KickOff
C.Consolidation
D.Refinement
B.KickOff
KickOff is a short session for the Solution Development Team to understand the
Timebox objectives and accept them as realistic.
Which of the following statements about building quality using the DSDM process
is true? 1. A highlevel assessment of the risks to achieving the level of quality
required is done during Foundations. 2. Final endtoend testing during
Deployment allows for the testing of backout procedures.
A.Only 1 is true
B.Only 2 is true
C.Both 1 and 2 are true
D.Neither 1 or 2 is true
B.Only 2 is true
The statement is true. Final endtoend testing, including the testing of backout
procedures, is carried out during Deployment.
Which of these is NOT a DSDM practice?
A.Facilitate workshop
B.Modelling
C.Product based planning
D.Iterative development
C.Product based planning
What in DSDM is designed to shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team?
A.Phases
B.Philosophy
C.Principles
D.Processes
C.Principles
The eight principles help direct and shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team.
Compromising any of the principles undermines DSDM's philosophy, as together they
deliver a collective value that outweighs their individual benefits.
Which of these belong to the Deployment phase? 1 Assembly 2 Review 3 Test 4
Deploy
A.1, 2, 3
B.2, 3, 4
,C.1, 3, 4
D.1, 2, 4
D.1, 2, 4
Which of these is NOT a supporting role?
A.Business Advisor
B.Technical Advisor
C.DSDM Coach
D.Technical Coordinator
D.Technical Coordinator
Which objective relates to the DSDM Deployment phase?
A.Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use
B.Create a functional solution that demonstrably meets the needs of the business
C.Give the wider organisation an early view of the solution that they will
eventually use
D.Describe how quality will be assured
A.Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use
The objective of the Deployment phase is to bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution
into operational use. The release that is deployed may be the final solution, or a subset
of the final solution. After the last release, the project is formally closed.
When the team is new to DSDM which role will help the team get most of the
DSDM approach?
A.Workshop Facilitator
B.DSDM Coach
C.DSDM qualified Project Manager
D.Technical Coordinator
B.DSDM Coach
Which responsibility relates to the Solution Development Team roles?
A.Direct the project
B.Shape and build the solution
C.Govern the project
D.Ensure that the technical roles work in a consistent way
B.Shape and build the solution
Which purpose relates to the Project Approach Questionnaire?
A.Justification for the project from a business perspective
B.Assess whether the Instrumental Success Factors are likely to be met
C.List the requirements that the project needs to address and how they meet the
business need
D.Scope and justify the Feasibility phase
B.Assess whether the Instrumental Success Factors are likely to be met
Correct. A simple checklist used to assess whether the success factors described
above are likely to be met or whether action needs to be taken to counter the risk
arising from any of them being undermined.
Complete this phrase: DSDM’s approach and style is founded on an underlying
ethos of common sense and …..?
, A.Pragmatism
B.Realism
C.Flexible requirements
D.Timeboxing
A.Pragmatism
Which of the following is the name of a DSDM principle?
A.Focus on the business demands
B.Focus on the business need
C.Focus on the business wants
D.Focus on the requirements specification
B.Focus on the business need
There are eight principles: Focus on the business need; Deliver on time; Collaborate;
Never compromise quality; Build incrementally from firm foundations; Develop
iteratively; Communicate continuously and clearly; Demonstrate control.
Understanding that the project may not deliver a 100% solution is part of which
Instrumental Success Factor?
A.Embracing the DSDM Approach
B.Effective Solution Development Team
C.Business Engagement – Active and Ongoing
D.Transparency
A.Embracing the DSDM Approach
Which of these is a DSDM Principle?
A.Never compromise quality
B.Communicate collaboratively
C.Demonstrate iterative delivery
D.Focus on the customer need
A.Never compromise quality
Requirements that may be painful to leave out but leave a viable solution should
be categorised as?
A.Must
B.Could
C.Won't
D.Should
D.Should
In a free format Timebox, which activity is done during the Iterative Development
step?
A.Agree what work will be undertaken, agree priorities and accept the workload
B.Scheduled reviews of the work in progress
C.Formal acceptance of the Timebox deliverables
D.Workshop to learn from experience and to take action to improve future
Timeboxes
B.Scheduled reviews of the work in progress
This is done during the KickOff step.
Answers Fall 2022
In a structured Timebox when does the Solution Development Team seek to
understand the Timebox objectives and accept them as realistic?
A.Investigation
B.KickOff
C.Consolidation
D.Refinement
B.KickOff
KickOff is a short session for the Solution Development Team to understand the
Timebox objectives and accept them as realistic.
Which of the following statements about building quality using the DSDM process
is true? 1. A highlevel assessment of the risks to achieving the level of quality
required is done during Foundations. 2. Final endtoend testing during
Deployment allows for the testing of backout procedures.
A.Only 1 is true
B.Only 2 is true
C.Both 1 and 2 are true
D.Neither 1 or 2 is true
B.Only 2 is true
The statement is true. Final endtoend testing, including the testing of backout
procedures, is carried out during Deployment.
Which of these is NOT a DSDM practice?
A.Facilitate workshop
B.Modelling
C.Product based planning
D.Iterative development
C.Product based planning
What in DSDM is designed to shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team?
A.Phases
B.Philosophy
C.Principles
D.Processes
C.Principles
The eight principles help direct and shape the attitude and mindset of a DSDM team.
Compromising any of the principles undermines DSDM's philosophy, as together they
deliver a collective value that outweighs their individual benefits.
Which of these belong to the Deployment phase? 1 Assembly 2 Review 3 Test 4
Deploy
A.1, 2, 3
B.2, 3, 4
,C.1, 3, 4
D.1, 2, 4
D.1, 2, 4
Which of these is NOT a supporting role?
A.Business Advisor
B.Technical Advisor
C.DSDM Coach
D.Technical Coordinator
D.Technical Coordinator
Which objective relates to the DSDM Deployment phase?
A.Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use
B.Create a functional solution that demonstrably meets the needs of the business
C.Give the wider organisation an early view of the solution that they will
eventually use
D.Describe how quality will be assured
A.Bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution into operational use
The objective of the Deployment phase is to bring a baseline of the Evolving Solution
into operational use. The release that is deployed may be the final solution, or a subset
of the final solution. After the last release, the project is formally closed.
When the team is new to DSDM which role will help the team get most of the
DSDM approach?
A.Workshop Facilitator
B.DSDM Coach
C.DSDM qualified Project Manager
D.Technical Coordinator
B.DSDM Coach
Which responsibility relates to the Solution Development Team roles?
A.Direct the project
B.Shape and build the solution
C.Govern the project
D.Ensure that the technical roles work in a consistent way
B.Shape and build the solution
Which purpose relates to the Project Approach Questionnaire?
A.Justification for the project from a business perspective
B.Assess whether the Instrumental Success Factors are likely to be met
C.List the requirements that the project needs to address and how they meet the
business need
D.Scope and justify the Feasibility phase
B.Assess whether the Instrumental Success Factors are likely to be met
Correct. A simple checklist used to assess whether the success factors described
above are likely to be met or whether action needs to be taken to counter the risk
arising from any of them being undermined.
Complete this phrase: DSDM’s approach and style is founded on an underlying
ethos of common sense and …..?
, A.Pragmatism
B.Realism
C.Flexible requirements
D.Timeboxing
A.Pragmatism
Which of the following is the name of a DSDM principle?
A.Focus on the business demands
B.Focus on the business need
C.Focus on the business wants
D.Focus on the requirements specification
B.Focus on the business need
There are eight principles: Focus on the business need; Deliver on time; Collaborate;
Never compromise quality; Build incrementally from firm foundations; Develop
iteratively; Communicate continuously and clearly; Demonstrate control.
Understanding that the project may not deliver a 100% solution is part of which
Instrumental Success Factor?
A.Embracing the DSDM Approach
B.Effective Solution Development Team
C.Business Engagement – Active and Ongoing
D.Transparency
A.Embracing the DSDM Approach
Which of these is a DSDM Principle?
A.Never compromise quality
B.Communicate collaboratively
C.Demonstrate iterative delivery
D.Focus on the customer need
A.Never compromise quality
Requirements that may be painful to leave out but leave a viable solution should
be categorised as?
A.Must
B.Could
C.Won't
D.Should
D.Should
In a free format Timebox, which activity is done during the Iterative Development
step?
A.Agree what work will be undertaken, agree priorities and accept the workload
B.Scheduled reviews of the work in progress
C.Formal acceptance of the Timebox deliverables
D.Workshop to learn from experience and to take action to improve future
Timeboxes
B.Scheduled reviews of the work in progress
This is done during the KickOff step.
