APMG Agile Foundation Practice Exam

Which activity is least likely to occur during the DSDM Foundations phase?

1. Creating a project plan

2. Defining the project scope

3. Gathering user feedback

4. Identifying key stakeholders

The correct answer is: Gathering user feedback

In the DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) Foundations phase, the primary focus is on establishing a clear understanding of the project and its objectives. This includes defining the project scope, identifying key stakeholders, and creating a project plan based on the requirements established during this initial stage. Gathering user feedback is typically not a primary activity during the Foundations phase. This phase is more about setting the groundwork for the project, including formalizing the project's vision and determining the boundaries of the project scope. User feedback generally plays a more significant role in later phases of the DSDM lifecycle, where iterative development and refinement of the product occur based on user interaction with deliverables. Thus, while defining the project scope, identifying stakeholders, and creating a project plan are essential and common activities during the Foundations phase, gathering user feedback is less likely to happen at this early stage.