https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/business-english/business-magazine/agile-working
1. Which statement best captures the central distinction made in the video?
A. Agile and Scrum are interchangeable project management tools
B. Agile is a framework, while Scrum is a philosophy
C. Agile is a mindset or philosophy, while Scrum is a specific framework
D. Scrum replaces Agile in modern software development
2. According to the video, why is Agile described as “flexible”?
A. It eliminates planning altogether
B. It allows teams to change direction based on feedback
C. It focuses only on individual productivity
D. It removes deadlines and schedules
3. Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of Scrum as presented in the video?
A. Clearly defined roles
B. Fixed-length iterations
C. Mandatory documentation at every stage
D. Regular review and reflection
4. What role does Scrum play within the broader Agile philosophy?
A. It competes with Agile
B. It replaces Agile values
C. It operationalizes Agile principles
D. It contradicts Agile assumptions
5. Why might a team follow Agile principles without using Scrum?
A. Agile requires less communication
B. Scrum is legally restricted
C. Agile does not prescribe specific practices
D. Scrum is outdated
6. In the video, Scrum is portrayed primarily as a way to:
A. Enforce managerial control
B. Standardize work across industries
C. Provide structure to Agile work
D. Reduce team autonomy
7. What is the main purpose of short iterations (sprints) in Scrum?
A. To speed up final delivery by avoiding feedback
B. To lock requirements early
C. To deliver incremental value and adapt frequently
D. To reduce collaboration with stakeholders
8. Which misunderstanding about Agile does the video explicitly or implicitly correct?
A. Agile is only used in IT
B. Agile means “no planning”
C. Agile is slower than traditional methods
D. Agile requires strict hierarchies
9. How does Scrum help teams manage change according to the video’s logic?
A. By preventing changes during development
B. By postponing change until project completion
C. By integrating change into regular cycles
D. By assigning change management to leadership only
10. Which scenario best illustrates Agile without Scrum?
A. A team working in fixed two-week sprints with defined roles
B. A team adapting continuously without formal ceremonies
C. A team following a detailed project plan with no revisions
D. A team using daily stand-ups and sprint reviews
— Ти помітив, що після переходу на agile роботу команда стала менш формальною, але водночас більш відповідальною?
— Yes, and I think transparency of processes plays a key role here.
— З іншого боку, не всім комфортно працювати без чіткої ієрархії та фіксованих інструкцій.
— That’s true, especially for people who are used to a traditional management model.
— Agile вимагає більше самоорганізації та готовності брати відповідальність на себе.
— But at the same time, it offers more freedom in decision-making and a faster response to change.
— Думаєш, такий підхід підходить для будь-якої компанії?
— Not really. Without a mature culture of trust, agile can easily turn into chaos.
— Тобто agile — це не лише методологія, а й зміна мислення.
— Exactly. And probably the hardest part is changing people, not processes.
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Agile Scrum ґрунтується на ітеративному підході до управління проєктами, який дозволяє командам працювати в умовах невизначеності, зберігаючи при цьому контроль над якістю та темпом виконання.
Instead of detailed long-term planning, the focus is placed on short sprints, within which the team regularly reassesses priorities and adapts to changing requirements.
Ключовим елементом Scrum є чіткий розподіл ролей, що забезпечує баланс між відповідальністю, автономією та колективним прийняттям рішень.
Regular ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, foster process transparency and continuous improvement.
У результаті Scrum не лише підвищує гнучкість організації, але й формує культуру відповідальності, довіри та спільної залученості в досягнення бізнес-цілей.
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