PeopleCert Exam CASM Topic 6 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's CASM exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 6

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Which is NOT one of the underlying principles of the Agile Manifesto?

AWorking software is the primary measure of progress

BDeliver working software daily

CThe highest priority is to satisfy the customer

DSimplicity---the art of maximizing the amount of work not done---is essential

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Suggested Answer: D

Effective planning for a practice or microprocess involves setting measurable outcomes and prioritizing tasks to ensure value delivery.

A . Correct. Metrics are vital to track progress and evaluate the impact of improvements.

B . Correct. Prioritizing the next steps helps the team focus on delivering value incrementally.

C . Incorrect. Agile discourages creating overly detailed plans, favoring adaptability.

D . Correct. Both metrics and prioritization are critical outcomes of effective planning.

ITIL 4: Metrics and priorities in process improvement.

Scrum Guide 2020: Planning and prioritization principles.

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Sharika

2 months ago

Simplicity is essential, but not doing work? That's my kind of principle! I'm going with D.

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Ashlyn

2 months ago

User 3: I'm with you, D all the way.

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Buck

2 months ago

User 2: I think it's B, delivering working software daily is important.

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Kami

2 months ago

User 1: I agree, simplicity is key. D is the answer.

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Robt

3 months ago

I'd go with B. Delivering working software daily seems like it might not be one of the underlying principles.

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Christene

1 months ago

Definitely, it's more about working software as the primary measure of progress.

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Lenna

2 months ago

Agreed, delivering working software daily is not a principle in the Agile Manifesto.

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Chandra

2 months ago

I think B is not one of the underlying principles.

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Lettie

2 months ago

D) Simplicity---the art of maximizing the amount of work not done---is essential

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Rasheeda

2 months ago

C) The highest priority is to satisfy the customer

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Lelia

2 months ago

B) Deliver working software daily

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Penney

2 months ago

A) Working software is the primary measure of progress

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Rose

3 months ago

D is the obvious choice here. Maximizing the work not done? That's like my entire coding philosophy in a nutshell!

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Nichelle

2 months ago

D) Simplicity---the art of maximizing the amount of work not done---is essential

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Shalon

2 months ago

C) The highest priority is to satisfy the customer

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Rebbecca

3 months ago

B) Deliver working software daily

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Lindsey

3 months ago

A) Working software is the primary measure of progress

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Geoffrey

3 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to review the Agile Manifesto again to be sure.

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Jettie

2 months ago

C) The highest priority is to satisfy the customer

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Sherell

2 months ago

B) Deliver working software daily

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Dylan

3 months ago

A) Working software is the primary measure of progress

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Corazon

3 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is D. Simplicity is definitely one of the core principles of the Agile Manifesto.

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Kristel

2 months ago

You're right, B is the correct answer.

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Hoa

2 months ago

Actually, it's B. Delivering working software daily is important in Agile.

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Lonny

2 months ago

I think it's B. Delivering working software daily is a core principle.

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Chandra

3 months ago

I agree, simplicity is key in Agile.

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Kirby

4 months ago

I agree with Monroe, Agile values working software over comprehensive documentation, so B makes sense.

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Monroe

4 months ago

I think the answer is B because Agile focuses on delivering working software frequently to get feedback.

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Kerry

4 months ago

B) Deliver working software daily

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