Agile methodology basics in Intro to Computing - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

What is the primary goal of Agile methodology?

Choose the best description of the main goal Agile aims to achieve in software development.

A Deliver working software quickly and adapt to change frequently.

B Complete all project documentation before starting coding.

C Follow a strict plan without changes until the project ends.

D Assign tasks only to senior developers to ensure quality.

💡 Hint

Think about flexibility and speed in delivering software.

Agile focuses on delivering working software quickly and adapting to changes rather than following a fixed plan.

❓ trace

intermediate

Trace the Agile sprint cycle steps

Put these Agile sprint cycle steps in the correct order.

A 1,3,2,4

B 1,2,3,4

C 2,1,3,4

D 1,2,4,3

💡 Hint

Think about planning first, daily updates, then review and reflection.

The correct order is Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

❓ identification

advanced

Identify the Agile artifact used to track work progress

Which Agile artifact visually shows the progress of tasks during a sprint?

A Burndown Chart

B Product Backlog

C Sprint Goal

D Definition of Done

💡 Hint

It is a chart that shows how much work remains over time.

The Burndown Chart tracks remaining work and progress during a sprint visually.

❓ Comparison

advanced

Compare Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Which statement correctly contrasts Agile with Waterfall?

A Waterfall encourages daily team meetings; Agile avoids frequent communication.

B Agile requires full documentation upfront; Waterfall allows changes anytime.

C Waterfall delivers software in small parts; Agile delivers all at once.

D Agile is flexible and iterative; Waterfall is linear and sequential.

💡 Hint

Think about how each method handles project phases and changes.

Agile is iterative and adapts to change, while Waterfall follows a fixed, linear sequence.

🚀 Application

expert

Determine the sprint velocity from given data

A team completed 5 user stories with story points: 3, 2, 5, 8, and 2 in one sprint. What is the sprint velocity?

A 15

B 18

C 20

D 10

💡 Hint

Add all the story points completed in the sprint.

Sprint velocity is the total story points completed in a sprint: 3+2+5+8+2 = 20.