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Question 78
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of iteration-based planning in an Agile environment?
- A The team re-evaluates and adjusts the plan at the beginning of each iteration
- B The team plans and delivers working software in each iteration
- C The team creates a detailed, long-term plan at the beginning of the project and executes it in each iteration
- D Iterations have a fixed duration, typically two to four weeks
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The team creates a detailed, long-term plan at the beginning of the project and executes it in each iteration is incorrect because iteration-based planning does not involve creating a detailed, long-term plan at the beginning of the project and executing it in each iteration. Instead, the team focuses on planning and delivering small, incremental improvements in each iteration, based on feedback and priorities. This allows the team to be more flexible and responsive to changing requirements and to deliver value to stakeholders more quickly.In an Agile environment, iteration-based planning involves breaking down the project into smaller iterations or Sprints, each with a fixed duration, typically two to four weeks. The team plans and delivers working software in each iteration, with a focus on completing high-priority user stories first. The team also re-evaluates and adjusts the plan at the beginning of each iteration, based on feedback and lessons learned from previous iterations. This allows the team to adapt to changing requirements and priorities and to continuously improve the product.Discussion
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