DAF Multiple Select — 30 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO of the following are ways to 'Improve Process' in DA?

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Experimenting with new techniques. Retrospectives and experimenting with new techniques are standard ways to improve.

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Increasing management oversight

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Ignoring all feedback

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Reducing team size

Question 2

Which TWO of the following are common signs of 'Technical Debt'?

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High defect rates in the code base. Technical debt is often manifested through poor code quality and slow development speeds due to the need for workarounds.

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The code is fully documented

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The team delivers features faster than ever before

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The team uses a new IDE for coding

Question 3

Which THREE criteria are important to consider when selecting a delivery lifecycle in DA?

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Project team size. Lifecycle selection is based on the nature of the project and team, focusing on risk, team size, and complexity.

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The preferred color of the workspace

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The office location of the stakeholders

Question 4

Which THREE of the following are considered 'Waste' in the context of Lean software development?

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Waiting for external dependencies to clear.. Waste includes anything that does not add direct value to the end customer (e.g., waiting, rework, unused features).

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Automated regression testing.

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Pair programming sessions.

Question 5

Which THREE of the following are foundational Lean thinking principles?

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Elimination of waste.. Core principles include respect for people, continuous improvement, and the elimination of waste.

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Mandatory 12-hour work days.

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Centralized, hierarchical decision-making.

Question 6

Which TWO of the following are common types of 'Waste' (Muda) that teams should look for?

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Waiting for information or approvals.. Lean defines several categories of waste, including waiting and motion.

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Collaborative code reviews.

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The use of automated build tools.

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Regular team retrospectives.

Question 7

Which THREE of the following are examples of organizational-level process goals in Disciplined Agile?

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Improve Team Velocity.. DA includes goals for the enterprise, not just the team level, such as 'Coordinate Activities', 'Improve Team Velocity', and 'Grow Team Members'.

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Daily Stand-up Frequency.

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Select the Project Lifecycle.

Question 8

Which TWO of the following are considered key factors when tailoring your Way of Working within the Disciplined Agile framework?

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The size of the team.. DA explicitly calls out team size and technical complexity as primary drivers for process selection.

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The personal preference of the executive sponsor.

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The specific software vendor of your project management tool.

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The time of year the project starts.

Question 9

Which TWO of the following are benefits of 'Small Releases'?

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Faster feedback from users. Small releases reduce risk, provide early value, and facilitate feedback.

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The team works longer hours

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Increased complexity of the release process

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Increased documentation requirements

Question 10

Which THREE of the following strategies help in 'Optimizing the Whole'?

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Focusing on end-to-end cycle time rather than local task speed.. Optimizing the whole requires looking at the entire pipeline, not just local tasks, and managing dependencies.

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Creating specialized teams that work in complete isolation.

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Assigning one manager to oversee each individual team member.

Question 11

Which TWO of the following are key characteristics of a 'fit-for-purpose' Way of Working?

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It is tailored to the team's unique context.. A fit-for-purpose WoW is tailored to the team's context and focused on achieving effectiveness, not just following a framework.

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It is the same for every team in the company.

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It is exactly what the organization's competitors are using.

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It requires no changes after it is set.

Question 12

Which THREE of the following are examples of organizational contexts that might influence your 'Choose Your WoW' decisions?

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The regulatory environment.. Organizational context includes the culture, regulatory environment, and team distribution/skills, which all influence process choice.

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The office address of the company headquarters.

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The brand of the team's laptops.

Question 13

Which THREE of the following factors would influence your choice of lifecycle within the DA toolkit?

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The regulatory compliance requirements.. Lifecycle choice is driven by the nature of the project, team capability, and the regulatory/organizational environment.

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The color of the team's office walls.

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The salary of the team members.

Question 14

Which TWO of the following statements correctly describe how a team should evolve its Way of Working according to Disciplined Agile?

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Improvement should be continuous and guided by the team's current context.. Evolution happens through Guided Continuous Improvement and the active selection of fit-for-purpose practices.

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Teams should rely on external consultants to define their process.

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Teams should adopt a new framework every quarter to stay modern.

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Teams should skip retrospectives to maximize delivery time.

Question 15

Which THREE of the following are examples of 'decision points' within the 'Coordinate Activities' process goal?

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Coordinate with others.. Decision points within 'Coordinate Activities' include managing the team, sharing information, and coordinating with others, among others.

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Define the team's dress code.

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Manage the budget.

Question 16

Which TWO of the following are benefits of using the Disciplined Agile toolkit compared to a single framework like Scrum?

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It provides a more comprehensive set of options.. DA provides a broader set of options and is more tailored to the reality of enterprise environments than a single, prescriptive framework.

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It eliminates the need for any project management.

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It guarantees project success.

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It forces teams to deliver faster than Scrum.

Question 17

Which TWO of the following aspects should you consider when evaluating the suitability of a new lifecycle for your team?

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The team's current experience level with agile.. Lifecycle suitability depends on the team's ability to handle the complexity and the regulatory/business requirements.

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The number of coffee breaks per day.

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The favorite framework of the lead developer.

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The organization's physical office layout.

Question 18

Which TWO of the following are considered key roles in a Disciplined Agile team?

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Architecture Owner. Team Lead and Architecture Owner are both foundational roles within the DA toolkit.

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HR Manager

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General Manager

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Project Auditor

Question 19

Which THREE of the following are components of DA's 'Enterprise Awareness'?

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Considering broader organizational context. Enterprise awareness involves understanding business strategy, organizational structure, and the broader organizational context.

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Focusing only on the team's output

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Ignoring external dependencies

Question 20

Which THREE of the following are considered 'Lean' practices in DA?

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Eliminating waste. Reducing WIP, optimizing flow, and eliminating waste are core lean practices.

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Increasing batch sizes

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Adding unnecessary roles