PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Practice Questions

What characteristic justifies a low-level setting for 'Ability to work iteratively and deliver incrementally' on the Agilometer?

1. High benefits are expected from incremental delivery

2. Project scope allows for significant iterative development

3. Little benefit will be achieved from partial deliveries

4. The environment supports frequent iterations

The correct answer is: Little benefit will be achieved from partial deliveries

The characteristic that justifies a low-level setting for 'Ability to work iteratively and deliver incrementally' on the Agilometer is that little benefit will be achieved from partial deliveries. This means that in the context of the project or the product being developed, incremental deliveries do not add significant value. When a project is characterized by delivering key components at once, rather than in smaller, iterated pieces, the perceived benefits of working iteratively and delivering incrementally diminish. If stakeholders or end-users do not gain substantial advantage from early partial deliveries, they may not see the point in an agile approach that emphasizes quick, iterative cycles. This situation suggests that there may be a more traditional or plan-driven approach beneficial, where full features or functionalities are needed to achieve meaningful progress or customer satisfaction. Thus, the low-level setting is justified since the incremental delivery method does not align with the expected value yield in this environment.