This course is part of the Software Product Management Specialization.
About this Course:
Module 1 - Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. What are examples of desirable characteristics that
effective software product management can help to achieve?
- the
client specifies requirements; demo is delivered at the end; satisfied
developers
- a
satisfied client; the project is on time; lots of overtime hours for
developers
- a
satisfied client; having regular client demos; client writes automated
tests
- having
regular client demos; meeting client needs; having clear project progress
Q2. As a software product manager, you could be
interacting with many business units, such as the executive, marketing, and
support. Day to day, however, you mostly focus on representing the needs of two
parties, _____ and _____.
- development
team
- end-user
- client
- CEO
Q3. When we have the software product done right, we
say the software product is ____.
- validated
- certified
- verified
Q4. In the four foundational courses, what are the next
two courses after the introduction that are the basis for the “planning” course
and signified by the legs of an inukshuk?
- Agile
Planning for Software Products
- Reviews
and Metrics for Client Needs
- Client
Needs and Software Requirements
- Software
Processes and Agile Practices
Module 2 - Graded Quiz Answers
Q1. According to a survey conducted in 2013 by Scott
Ambler + Associates, 58% of respondents defined project success by what
criteria?
- project
on schedule
- project
on budget
- project
meets specification
- all
of the above
Q2. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development
specifically says it values ____ over comprehensive documentation?
- customer
collaboration
- responding
to change
- working
software
- individuals
and interactions
Q3. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development says
it values ____ less.
- following
a plan
- individuals
and interactions
- working
software
- customer
collaboration
Q4. As an Agile principle, what is the primary measure
of progress in the project?
- working
software
- technical
excellence
- sustainable
development
- satisfying
the customer
Q5. In a software process, in which phase do you
determine what the software is expected to do?
- design
and implementation
- specification
- verification
and validation
- planning
Q6. What potential benefits does following a process
for software development have?
- features
are defined; ad hoc development is followed; defects are found
- work
expectations are set; poor designs are detected; resources are wasted
- responsibilities
are defined; project are monitored; risks are managed
- quality
is improved; roles are defined; coding is from imagination
Q7. Spending time on refining software requirements
primarily helps to ______.
- detect
potential misunderstandings in your product before it is built
- polish
the expression of the requirements, so no further edits are needed
- show
the implementation details of how the product works internally
- ensure
the software requirements are all known in the beginning
Q8. According to Alan Lakein, planning is about ___ so
that you can do something about it now.
- bringing
the past into the present
- bringing
experience into the present
- bringing
the past into the future
- bringing
the future into the present
Final Assessment Answers
Q1. From the course, what are the viewpoints to
achieving better software?
- The
right product, the right process, and the right people.
- The
right product, done right, and managed right.
- The
right product, the right client, and the right developers.
- The
right product, the right timing, and the right funding.
Q2. To achieve better software, one viewpoint aims to
have the right product. What does having the right product mean?
- The
developers are satisfied with the product.
- The
client is satisfied that the product meets their needs.
- The
product conforms to the specified requirements.
- The
product functionality does not have defects.
Q3. When we have the right software product, we say the
software product is ____.
- validated
- certified
- verified
Q4. To achieve better software, another viewpoint aims
to have the product done right. What ways can developers achieve that? Choose
two of the following:
- Developers
request a list of requirements from the client.
- Developers
review the requirements so that they are clear and consistent.
- Developers
show the product to the client to see if it meets their needs.
- Developers
run tests to check whether the product conforms to the specified
requirements.
Q5. What is the primary agile principle that can lead
to better software products and project success?
- Information
is conveyed effectively in the development team through instant messaging.
- Working
software is delivered every six months to allow time for more changes.
- The
best designs emerge from teams that follow a visionary leader.
- The
customer is satisfied with the early and continuous delivery of valuable
software.
Q6. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development puts
more value on:
- responding
to change, individuals and interactions, and working software.
- individuals
and interactions, working software, and following a plan.
- working
software, customer collaboration, and processes and tools.
- customer
collaboration, responding to change, and comprehensive documentation.
Q7. When the Manifesto for Agile Software Development
says it values responding to change over following a plan, it means
- responding
to change is valued more than following a plan.
- plan
for change for more value.
- plans
can change, so they have less value.
- changing
plans are valued more.
Q8. As an Agile principle, what is harnessed for the
customer’s competitive advantage?
- change
- valuable
software
- simplicity
- motivated
individuals
Q9. What does a software process organize?
- It
organizes how software products help people to do work in phases.
- It
organizes how the work of people is assisted with software to develop
products.
- It
organizes how the work of people happens in distinct phases to develop a
software product.
- It
organizes how software operates on information in distinct phases.
Q10. In this specialization, what are software
requirements?
- They
are specific descriptions of your client’s needs.
- They
are specific descriptions of what your client wants.
- They
are specific descriptions of what your client needs in order to run the
software.
- They
are specific hardware that the software needs to run.
Q11. Clear expressions of software requirements are
important to help _____.
- the
client express themselves clearly
- avoid
confusion between the client and developers
- ensure
the software requirements are legible by those with poor eyesight
- produce
transparent effects in the user interface of a software product
Q12. Planning initially involves using information from
___ for developers to devise needed tasks and make time estimates.
- requirements
- delivery
targets
- schedules
- calendars
Q13. What are direct benefits or outcomes of using
planning?
- risks
are identified; risks are monitored; overcommitment can be avoided
- requirements
are defined; task times are estimated; tasks are assigned
- risks
are managed; plans are fixed; tasks are assigned
- tasks
are determined; tasks are assigned; schedules are created
Q14. You need to effectively monitor, analyze, and
review the progress of your project, so you:
- can
boost morale before crunch time comes.
- monitor
velocity to help in continuously adjusting plans.
- track
ongoing work to ensure management knows the status.
- use your gut feelings to assess the project status.
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