DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
During value stream planning, an organization discovers that handoffs between the development team and the security compliance team cause significant delays. How should leadership address this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Redesign the value stream to incorporate security checks continuously and reduce handoff friction.
Value stream mapping and planning aim to reduce waste and delays caused by excessive handoffs by integrating security early (DevSecOps) or automating checks.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Eliminate the security compliance team entirely to speed up delivery.
Why it's wrong here
Eliminating compliance exposes the organization to unacceptable risks.
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Increase the number of approval sign-offs to ensure absolute compliance.
Why it's wrong here
Adding approval sign-offs increases bureaucracy and worsens delays.
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Redesign the value stream to incorporate security checks continuously and reduce handoff friction.
Why this is correct
Integrating security activities continuously minimizes handoff bottlenecks and improves flow.
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Isolate the development team from the security team to avoid interpersonal conflicts.
Why it's wrong here
Isolation exacerbates silo mentalities and prolongs feedback cycles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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