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QUESTION: 11 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Answer the following questions about the acceptance criteria within the project.

Decide whether the approach to setting and using acceptance criteria has been applied appropriately and select the response that supports your decision.

The objective of Solution Development Timebox B is to ensure that the front and east wings are finished and approved. The Project Manager has pointed out that acceptance criteria for this part of the solution need to be agreed.

Is this an appropriate action related to acceptance criteria?

Yes, because this will allow the Solution Development Team to focus on the quality of the Solution Development Timebox's deliverable as a whole, in order to keep focus on the business need.
Yes, because it will be easier to set acceptance criteria for the Solution Development Timebox as a whole, rather than setting specific acceptance criteria for each individual requirement.
No, because the acceptance criteria for the Solution Development Timebox are just the amalgamation of the individual requirements' acceptance criteria, with nothing extra.
No, because the Solution Development Timebox objective will change if any new requirements emerge or any lower priority requirements are de-scoped.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A: Yes, because this will allow the Solution Development Team to focus on the quality of the Solution Development Timebox's deliverable as a whole, in order to keep focus on the business need.
Rationale:
Setting acceptance criteria for the overall deliverables of a timebox is a key practice in Agile to ensure that the work meets the business objectives and quality expectations. It helps the Solution Development Team to understand what is required for the deliverables to be considered complete and acceptable. This aligns with the Agile principle of delivering quality and maintaining a constant pace of development. It also ensures that all team members are aligned on the goals and can focus on delivering value in line with business needs.

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QUESTION: 12 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Using the Project Scenario, answer the following question about the activities in the Agile project lifecycle.

Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Assertion:

1. The rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each Timebox.

BECAUSE

Reason:

Evolutionary Development and Deployment must be combined in a Timebox where the integration of several teams is required.

2. The tasks associated with each Solution Development Timebox should be included in the Delivery Plan.

BECAUSE

Reason:

A typical Delivery Plan will provide a schedule of Timeboxes and any other high level activities for the imminent Project Increment.

3. The development approach should have been agreed during Foundations.

BECAUSE

Reason:

The Development Approach Definition must be created before Evolutionary Development can commence.

4. The resources from Timber Tigers and Earth Excavations should have been engaged before the start of Evolutionary Development.

BECAUSE

Reason:

Commitment to delivery is based on pre-agreed resource levels at the project level.

5. A final Deployment phase should be held after Timebox C has completed.

BECAUSE

Reason:

The Deployed Solution is assessed post-project to confirm whether the expected benefits have been achieved.

See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

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For each line, here is the appropriate option from A to E that applies:
The rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each Timebox.
D: False (Assertion) True (Reason)
Rationale: While Evolutionary Development and Deployment can be combined in a timebox, it is not necessary that the rooms and facilities must be deployed into live use at the end of each timebox. Deployment into live use typically occurs after several timeboxes when the product is ready for release.
The tasks associated with each Solution Development Timebox should be included in the Delivery Plan.
A: True (Assertion) True (Reason)
Rationale: The Delivery Plan should outline the schedule of timeboxes and include the high-level activities planned for the upcoming project increment, which encompasses the tasks for each Solution Development Timebox.
The development approach should have been agreed during Foundations.
A: True (Assertion) True (Reason)
Rationale: The development approach is indeed something that should be agreed upon during the Foundations phase, as the Development Approach Definition sets the stage for how Evolutionary Development will proceed.
The resources from Timber Tigers and Earth Excavations should have been engaged before the start of Evolutionary Development.
C: True (Assertion) False (Reason)
Rationale: It is true that resources should be engaged before Evolutionary Development starts to ensure commitment and resource availability. However, the commitment is typically based on the detailed planning and agreements made during Foundations, not solely on pre-agreed resource levels at the project level.
A final Deployment phase should be held after Timebox C has completed.
E: False (Assertion) False (Reason)
Rationale: Deployment phases are usually not a one-time, final phase but occur incrementally as part of the timeboxed development. Additionally, the assessment of whether the expected benefits have been achieved is part of the benefits realization process and not necessarily the sole reason to have a final Deployment phase post-Timebox C.

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QUESTION: 13 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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The project is now in the second week of Timebox C. This is the final Timebox of Project Increment 1 and is scheduled to take one month. The plan is to open Hoy Hall to the public at the end of this Increment. A Must Have requirement of Timebox C is the implementation of a hotel reservation system.

At the Daily Stand-up, the Software Developer working on the reservation system reported that the framework for the system is now complete and ready for content. However, this work cannot progress further due to a disagreement over the content. The Marketing Director insists the system is to hold professional photos and video tours of the facilities and grounds. These require a lot of storage space and regular updates. The IT Operations Manager insists the system is to take less than 5GB of storage space on the company server and require minimal maintenance.

The Team Leader has arranged a Facilitated Workshop to discuss the content and agree the way forward.

Remember to limit your answers to the number of selections requested in each question.

Which 2 individuals should the Facilitator invite to participate in the Workshop?

Chief Executive (Steering Group)
Representative for Earth Excavations (Solution Developer)
Representative for Timber Tigers (Solution Developer)
IT Operations Manager (Solution Development Team)
Marketing Director (Business Visionary)

Answer(s): D,E

Explanation:

The Facilitator should invite the following two individuals to participate in the Workshop:
D: IT Operations Manager (Solution Development Team) E. Marketing Director (Business Visionary) The rationale for this selection is that the disagreement is between the Marketing Director, who wants the reservation system to have professional photos and video tours (which impacts how the system will be used by potential customers and affects marketing strategy), and the IT Operations

Manager, who is concerned with the system's technical limitations and maintenance. Both of these individuals are key to resolving the issue at hand, as they represent the conflicting requirements that need to be reconciled for the project to move forward.

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QUESTION: 14 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Which 2 individuals would be suitable for the role of Workshop Facilitator?

Team Leader
IT Operations Manager
Marketing Director
Software Developer
Project Manager

Answer(s): A,E

Explanation:

The two individuals most suitable for the role of Workshop Facilitator would be:
A: Team Leader E. Project Manager
The rationale for choosing these individuals is that both the Team Leader and the Project Manager are likely to have the necessary skills to facilitate a workshop effectively. They are typically trained to manage team dynamics, guide discussions, remain neutral, and drive towards a resolution. The IT Operations Manager and the Marketing Director are parties to the disagreement and thus would not be appropriate as facilitators due to the potential for bias. The Software Developer is likely to be more involved in the technical aspects rather than facilitation.

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QUESTION: 15 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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Overview
Scenario:

Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

Note:
Hoy Hall, a historic, timber-framed building dating from the 17th century, was originally the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Hoytown. The building is registered as a Heritage Building of Special Interest and is subject to restrictions in terms of development. Used as a hotel for over a century, it has recently fallen into disrepair, and for two years it has been completely unused, accelerating its deterioration. The local community has formed the Action Group "Hoy for Hoy Hall" to save the building, and wants to be closely involved in its future success.

After much discussion Hoy Hall has been purchased by Architecture Angels (AA), a small company whose directors are experienced hoteliers. Five years ago they decided to move into the property renovation business and have recently restored two other similarly-endangered buildings for use as hotels.

Architecture Angels are keen to both support local businesses and to have local people run their hotels, giving them a significant amount of autonomy to do this. To maintain core consistency, the hotels use Architecture Angels' Head Office services, such as IT operations, accounting, payroll, stocktaking, compliance, human resources and property management. The Head Office is based 80 miles from Hoy Hall.

Recently Architecture Angels commenced an Agile project to renovate Hoy Hall, which has a large downstairs hall and reception area, and 20 potential bedrooms upstairs. The roof requires extensive repairs and the electrical and plumbing installations require complete replacement. The 40 acres of land around the site are overgrown and need to be restored, and the driveway needs re-laying.

In the hotel industry, the trend for direct customer bookings via the internet has had a major impact on the growth of those hotels with this facility. Online booking now accounts for around 80% of room bookings, with only 20% being made via walk-in and telephone enquiries. Before Hoy Hall can open for business, a reservation system must be fully operational.

Architecture Angels use contractors to manage such work and have good relationships with two local companies: Timber Tigers (TT) who will handle the internal works, and Earth Excavations (EE) who will handle the gardens.

A Project Manager, who has since left the company, started the Feasibility phase. This phase has been continued by the Senior Management Team, which consists of the Sales, Marketing, and Finance Directors and the Chief Executive. This was scheduled to take a month and has almost been completed. A Feasibility Assessment has been produced. An Outline Business Case has been completed which assessed the project as being viable.

The Architecture Angels Senior Management Team will be responsible for Steering the project.

The table below shows the appointments planned for the project team and is subject to change.

Additional Information:
The project is approaching the end of Feasibility. The original Project Manager was involved in drafting a Delivery Plan for the project but not in the outline refurbishment options.

The Senior Management Team generated several options for the refurbishment. All the options included a landscaping solution for the gardens and re-laying of the driveway, as the solution will not be acceptable without these. However, the best solution for the refurbishment is still under debate. The new Project Manager has suggested that a Feasibility Prototype could consist of paper-based drawings for each option. The "Hoy for Hoy Hall" Action Group thinks that a physically-built representation is mandatory for a prototype and wants a small-scale model of the recommendation for the building. The time available to produce this, however, is limited.

Contracts for resources have not yet been signed and will be postponed until the chosen outline solution has been agreed.

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Which 2 actions should the Workshop Facilitator take when preparing for the workshop?

Ask the Software Developer to provide an estimate of how much storage space would be required to hold photos and videos.
Invite the Marketing Director to create a summary of the content they believe the system should hold and why.
Assign ownership of the workshop to the Software Developer.
Ask the IT Operations Manager to prepare the agenda for the workshop.
Research other hotel reservation systems to form an opinion on what the content should be.

Answer(s): A,B

Explanation:

The two actions that the Workshop Facilitator should take when preparing for the workshop are:
· A. Ask the Software Developer to provide an estimate of how much storage space would be required to hold photos and videos. This will provide a factual basis for the discussion about the system's content and its storage requirements.
· B. Invite the Marketing Director to create a summary of the content they believe the system should hold and why. This will ensure that the Marketing Director's perspective and requirements are clearly understood by all participants in the workshop. Please note that while the IT Operations Manager, Software Developer, and the Facilitator themselves (options C, D, and E) could contribute valuable input to the workshop, these actions are not necessarily part of the Facilitator's role in preparing for the workshop. The Facilitator's role is to guide the discussion, not to assign ownership of the workshop, prepare the agenda, or form opinions on the content.

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QUESTION: 15 Exam Topic: 1, Hoy Hall Hotel Refurbishment Project

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