SWE201c COURSE 3 WEEK 1 – 2 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Q.1-W1 Which of the following are 5 Lean principles? (Not the 7 principles of Lean
software development)
A. Establish Pull
B. Create flow
C. Kaizen
D. Seek Perfection
E. Identify Value
F. Weekly Cadence
G. Map the Value Stream - ANSWER - A, B, D, E, G
Q.2-W1 In terms of "Lean", what is the best description of Waste?
A. Waste is the usage of any resource during the process, which are not recognized by
the customer as adding value to the product or service they receive.
B. Waste is something you put in the rubbish bin.
C. Waste is a part of the Process and is always inevitable. - ANSWER - A
Q.3-W1 Lean techniques define "Value" from the perspective of who?
A. The Manager
B. The Customer
, C. Team Members
D. All stakeholders - ANSWER - B
Q.4-W1 In Lean software development, how can amplifying learning occur? (Select all
that apply)
A. The developers write detailed specifications before writing code.
B. The developers use short iterations.
C. The developers choose technologies that force them to learn new skills.
D. The developers make different solutions, each with the exact same features. -
ANSWER - B, D
Q.5-W1 How can waste arise in software development? (Select all that apply)
A. Required features expected to be developed in a given time period are fully "done".
B. Knowledge about the developers' skills is shared among the team.
C. Developers work on rarely used product features.
D. There are product defects found late in the development. - ANSWER - C, D
Q.6-W1 In Lean software development, what does the principle of "defer commitment"
mean?
A. Decisions are made to choose the modern alternative.
B. Decisions are made to delay the product delivery to a later date.
C. Decisions are made after having enough information from considering the
alternatives.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Q.1-W1 Which of the following are 5 Lean principles? (Not the 7 principles of Lean
software development)
A. Establish Pull
B. Create flow
C. Kaizen
D. Seek Perfection
E. Identify Value
F. Weekly Cadence
G. Map the Value Stream - ANSWER - A, B, D, E, G
Q.2-W1 In terms of "Lean", what is the best description of Waste?
A. Waste is the usage of any resource during the process, which are not recognized by
the customer as adding value to the product or service they receive.
B. Waste is something you put in the rubbish bin.
C. Waste is a part of the Process and is always inevitable. - ANSWER - A
Q.3-W1 Lean techniques define "Value" from the perspective of who?
A. The Manager
B. The Customer
, C. Team Members
D. All stakeholders - ANSWER - B
Q.4-W1 In Lean software development, how can amplifying learning occur? (Select all
that apply)
A. The developers write detailed specifications before writing code.
B. The developers use short iterations.
C. The developers choose technologies that force them to learn new skills.
D. The developers make different solutions, each with the exact same features. -
ANSWER - B, D
Q.5-W1 How can waste arise in software development? (Select all that apply)
A. Required features expected to be developed in a given time period are fully "done".
B. Knowledge about the developers' skills is shared among the team.
C. Developers work on rarely used product features.
D. There are product defects found late in the development. - ANSWER - C, D
Q.6-W1 In Lean software development, what does the principle of "defer commitment"
mean?
A. Decisions are made to choose the modern alternative.
B. Decisions are made to delay the product delivery to a later date.
C. Decisions are made after having enough information from considering the
alternatives.
