Understanding Software Development Roles

Someone who writes software

• engineer

• author

• hacker

• programmer

Which role in a software development team is primarily responsible for writing and maintaining the code?

• Product Owner

• Developer

• Scrum Master

• Tester

In Agile methodologies, what is the main responsibility of a Scrum Master?

• Writing code

• Managing the project budget

• Facilitating the Scrum process and removing impediments

• Designing the user interface

Which role is responsible for defining the features of the product and prioritising the backlog in a Scrum team?

• Developer

• Tester

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

What is the primary focus of a Tester in a software development team?

• Designing the software architecture

• Writing user stories

• Ensuring the software meets quality standards

• Managing the project timeline

In Agile methodologies, what is a "sprint"?

• A meeting to discuss project requirements

• A short, time-boxed period to complete a set of tasks

• A document outlining the project scope

• A tool used for version control

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Agile methodologies?

• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

• Responding to change over following a plan

• Comprehensive documentation over working software

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

What is the purpose of a daily stand-up meeting in Agile?

• To review the project budget

• To discuss the previous day's achievements and today's tasks

• To finalise the project requirements

• To conduct performance appraisals

Which role in a software development team is typically responsible for the user experience and interface design?

• Developer

• UX/UI Designer

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

In Agile, what is a "user story"?

• A detailed technical specification

• A description of a feature from the end-user's perspective

• A list of project risks

• A timeline of project milestones