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What is an advantage of using the Agile development methodology?

ACustomer satisfaction is improved through rapid and continuous delivery of useful software.

BEach stage is clearly defined, making it easier to assign clear roles to teams and departments who feed into the project.

CThe overall plan fits very neatly into a Gantt chart so a project manager can easily view the project timeline.

DThere is much less predictability throughout the project regarding deliverables.

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Dawne

26 days ago

A shows how Agile keeps clients happy, that's crucial!

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Mose

1 month ago

True, D is a downside, but A still wins for me.

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Lorrine

1 month ago

But C is misleading, Agile isn't about Gantt charts.

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Joana

1 month ago

B sounds good too, clear roles help a lot.

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Lashaun

2 months ago

I thought Agile was all about flexibility, not predictability?

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Reita

2 months ago

B) is a myth! Agile roles can get super blurry.

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Tawna

2 months ago

Wait, how does Agile fit into a Gantt chart? Seems off.

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Lindsay

2 months ago

Totally agree with A! Quick feedback is key.

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Rutha

2 months ago

A) is spot on! Agile really boosts customer satisfaction.

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Gerald

2 months ago

Sounds like a recipe for bureaucracy to me.

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Joaquin

3 months ago

B) Each stage is clearly defined, making it easier to assign clear roles to teams and departments who feed into the project.

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Cary

3 months ago

Agile is the way to go if you want to keep your users happy.

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Renay

3 months ago

A) Customer satisfaction is improved through rapid and continuous delivery of useful software.

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Delfina

4 months ago

What is this, the 1990s?

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Leila

4 months ago

C) The overall plan fits very neatly into a Gantt chart so a project manager can easily view the project timeline.

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Elmer

4 months ago

That's exactly right! Agile's focus on iterative development and customer feedback is a huge advantage.

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Miriam

4 months ago

A) Customer satisfaction is improved through rapid and continuous delivery of useful software.

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Nenita

4 months ago

I think D is definitely not an advantage, but I can't recall if the others are really advantages or just characteristics of Agile.

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Joesph

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the emphasis was on flexibility, which makes me lean towards A again.

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Kimberlie

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like B could be a contender since clear roles are important in any methodology.

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Ashley

5 months ago

I remember discussing how Agile focuses on customer feedback, so I think A might be the right choice.

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Florinda

5 months ago

Wait, isn't one of the Agile principles about having a clear plan? I'm a little confused by the "less predictability" option. I'll have to double-check my understanding.

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Desirae

5 months ago

I agree, A really highlights the benefits of Agile.

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Genevieve

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Agile is all about flexibility and responding to change, so the advantage here is definitely the rapid delivery of useful software. Customers love that.

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Annabelle

5 months ago

I think A is the best choice. Customer satisfaction is key!

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Leatha

6 months ago

Easy peasy. Agile is designed to improve customer satisfaction by getting working software into their hands quickly. That's the key advantage over more rigid methodologies.

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Fallon

6 months ago

Ugh, I'm not super familiar with Agile. I know it's an iterative approach, but I'm not sure how that translates to advantages. Guess I'll have to think this through.

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