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Foundations OF Disciplined Agile
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You are assessing team performance. Which DA concept emphasizes that there is no 'one size fits all' approach?
Medium2You are managing a program that spans multiple DA teams. Which process blade helps manage the dependency between these teams?
Hard3A team needs to improve their quality. Which process blade would provide the best guidance?
Medium4You are analyzing why a project failed to deliver value. Which DA concept should you apply for post-mortem?
Hard5Your organization is struggling with siloed teams. How does DA suggest breaking these silos?
Hard6Which TWO of the following are core principles of Disciplined Agile?
Medium7Which of these is NOT a DA process blade?
Easy8Which THREE of the following are components of DA's 'Enterprise Awareness'?
Hard9Which TWO of the following are benefits of using the DA toolkit?
Medium10Which THREE of the following are process goals within the DA framework?
Hard11Why does DA suggest 'Choice is Good'?
Easy12In the DA framework, what is the 'Transition' phase primarily focused on?
Hard13What is the role of 'Enterprise Awareness' in the DA toolkit?
Easy14What is the role of 'Governance' in DA?
Easy15If a team is using the 'Agile' lifecycle, what is their primary focus?
Medium16Which of the following is NOT an objective of the 'Improve Process' goal?
Medium17Why does DA avoid prescriptive workflows?
Medium18Which TWO of the following are considered key roles in a Disciplined Agile team?
Medium19Which DA role is responsible for ensuring the team adheres to the selected process?
Medium20A team is transitioning to a 'Lean' lifecycle. What is the most likely change they need to make?
Medium21Which DA role helps define the architecture?
Medium22Which of these is a valid DA lifecycle?
Easy23Your organization is transitioning to a more agile governance model. Which approach should you adopt to ensure effective decision-making?
Hard24When applying 'Coordinate Activities' across multiple teams, what is the best DA approach?
Hard25Which DA principle supports the idea that teams should improve their process incrementally?
Medium26Your team needs to scale their agile efforts. What should be your first step according to DA?
Hard27Which THREE of the following are considered 'Lean' practices in DA?
Hard28Your team is struggling with frequent context switching. As a Disciplined Agile practitioner, which process blade would you consult to better manage your work flow?
Medium29You are a team lead in a DA environment. How do you resolve a conflict regarding technical direction?
Hard30What is the primary goal of the 'Form Team' process blade?
Easy31Which THREE of the following are important aspects of DA Governance?
Hard32What is the relationship between Portfolio Management and the Team layer in DA?
Easy33When dealing with stakeholders, what is the best practice in DA?
Medium34You are leading a project with highly complex requirements. Which strategy does DA suggest for 'Explore Initial Scope'?
Hard35Which DA process goal is most relevant when preparing to release a product?
Medium36Which process goal is concerned with defining the initial work to be done?
Easy37When applying the DA 'Choose Your WoW' tool, which factor is most important?
Medium38Which of the following is a core DA principle?
Easy39In the DA toolkit, what does 'WoW' stand for?
Easy40Which TWO of the following are ways to 'Improve Process' in DA?
Medium41Which TWO of the following are stages in the DA 'Lifecycle' context?
Medium42You notice your team's velocity is inconsistent. How should you apply the 'Optimize Flow' principle?
Hard43When applying 'Enterprise Awareness', what is the most important consideration for a team?
Hard44Which THREE of the following represent the DA layers of the framework?
Hard45What is the primary purpose of the 'Disciplined Agile' toolkit?
Easy46You are working in a regulated environment. Which aspect of DA allows you to maintain compliance while staying agile?
Medium47Which layer of the DA framework is responsible for aligning team efforts with the overall enterprise strategy?
Easy48A team is having trouble delivering value because they lack clear roles. Which DA process goal addresses role definition?
Medium49You are leading a project where the team needs to adopt a lean lifecycle. Which aspect of the DA toolkit helps you choose the right lifecycle for this specific context?
Hard50How does DA handle technical debt?
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