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| What are the recommended modelling techniques for DSDM |
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| None, DSDM does not suggest you use a specific technique it recommends find one to suit your requirements |
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| What is the focus of DSDM |
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| It is focuesed on developing an application to meet all the requirements on the shortest time |
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| How is the client involved in DSDM |
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| The client is involved heavily and is considered part of the team, there is constant communication between the clients and developers |
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| How does DSDM veiw documentation |
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| DSDM sees delivery as more important as documentation. NOTE: Prototyes can be considered documentation at times |
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| How does DSDM deal with quality control |
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| A minimal level of quality is agreed upon with the client initail,features may be removed to ensure the quality of others |
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| How does DSDM regard changes |
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| Part of the DSDM philosophy is to expect changes and that all requirements will not be acknowledged intially |
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| How does DSDM divide roles |
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| DSDM Divides roles into three major areas of Buisness, Development and Management each with individual roles. NOTE: An individual role under buisness is that the client have a representative who is to be constantly involved, with some projects clients may not be able to spare the personnel. |
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| How does DSDM encourage communication |
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| With the use of organised "Facilitated workshops" these highly organised mettings all all to discuss the project with everyone having an equal say on the matter from developer to client |
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| What is DSDMs opinion on products |
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| They are defined but are not mandatory if they risk the success of the project |
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| How does DSDM deal with important dead lines |
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| With the use of Timeboxing. (Timeboxing fixes a dealine but allows for a change of scope). |
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| How do you find out if your project is suitable for DSDM |
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| With the use of a "Project Approach Questionaire" |
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| What makes a project suitable for DSDM |
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| A defined timescale, Prioritisable requirements (Because of MOSCOW), a degree of flexabilty, must support iteration and can be divided in to chunks. |
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| Is DSDM Heavy weight or light weight |
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| It is light weight in its nature |
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