Agility

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Definition

The ability to respond quickly to changing requirements by working in short iterations with frequent feedback (the Agile approach).

Example: An agile team delivers a working feature each sprint.

Found in: syllabus.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 OOP.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

The Software Engineering Project (Part A). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“The ability to respond quickly to changing requirements by working in short iterations with frequent feedback (the Agile approach).” Then apply it: An agile team delivers a working feature each sprint.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

From the linked past questions

Identify: Recognise and name. (2025 HSC Q2 (1 mark): Software development approaches)

Go deeper

Flashcard: Agility in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Object-oriented concepts
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