ASQ CSQE Exam - Topic 7 Question 22 Discussion

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Question #: 22
Topic #: 7

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In lean software development extra features should be identified as

Apotential re-use elements

Ban internal cost of quality

Cdefects

Dwaste

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Suggested Answer: B

In a concurrent development environment, when a problem is identified in an earlier version (Version 1) that originated in a later version (Version 2), the appropriate action involves managing the code versions effectively. Branching the Version 2 codeline is the most appropriate first step because:

Isolation of Changes: Branching allows for the isolation of the problematic code in Version 2, enabling targeted fixes without affecting ongoing development in other versions.

Concurrent Development: This approach supports concurrent development activities, allowing different teams to work on fixing the issue in Version 2 while continuing development on other versions.

by Beckie at Jan 28, 2025, 12:05 PM

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Evangelina

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure they’re just waste? Sounds too simple.

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Van

3 months ago

Totally agree, waste is the right term here.

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Deeanna

3 months ago

No way, they’re just defects in the process.

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Sherell

4 months ago

I think they can be potential re-use elements!

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Keva

4 months ago

Extra features are definitely waste in lean.

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Sheridan

4 months ago

I'm confused; I thought defects were related to bugs, not extra features. Could it be potential re-use elements instead?

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Micah

4 months ago

Waste seems to be the right answer since lean focuses on eliminating unnecessary features.

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Simona

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned internal costs of quality, but I feel like that doesn't quite fit here.

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Arminda

5 months ago

I think extra features are considered waste in lean development, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Francoise

5 months ago

Okay, let me see here. Extra features could potentially be reused, so A is a possibility. But lean is also about quality, so B could work too. I'm going to have to weigh the options carefully before making a decision.

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Nicolette

5 months ago

Ah, I think I've got this one. In lean, extra features that don't directly provide value to the customer are considered waste, so the correct answer must be D. Gotta keep that focus on delivering only what the customer needs.

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Irma

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know lean is all about minimizing waste, but I'm not totally clear on how that applies to extra features. I'll have to think it through and see if I can eliminate any of the options.

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Armando

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about lean software development principles. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one best fits the description of "extra features" in a lean context.

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Nan

10 months ago

I'm no expert, but I'd have to say D) waste. Lean is all about cutting the fat, and extra features are just padding, am I right?

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Gertude

8 months ago

Absolutely, extra features that are not necessary for the core functionality are seen as waste in lean principles.

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Tracey

9 months ago

That's correct. Lean focuses on delivering value to the customer and eliminating anything that doesn't contribute to that.

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Osvaldo

9 months ago

Yes, you're right. Extra features are considered waste in lean software development.

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Miles

10 months ago

I feel like the correct answer is D) waste. Lean is about minimizing anything that doesn't directly contribute to the final product.

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Thurman

10 months ago

I'd go with A) potential re-use elements. Sometimes those extra features can be repurposed for other projects, so they're not always a waste.

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Benedict

10 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards B) an internal cost of quality. Extra features can add complexity and make it harder to maintain the codebase.

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Sang

8 months ago

D) waste

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Latia

8 months ago

C) defects

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Yvonne

9 months ago

B) an internal cost of quality

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Eladia

10 months ago

A) potential re-use elements

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Jani

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D) waste. Lean software development is all about eliminating unnecessary features and focusing on what's truly valuable to the customer.

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