DAF Foundations OF Agile Practice Question
What is meant by 'Self-Organization' in a team context?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The team determines how to best accomplish the work assigned to them
Self-organization means the team decides how to perform their work rather than having it dictated to them.
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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The team does not have a leader or a coach
Why it's wrong here
Agile teams often have coaches to help them improve.
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Team members work on whatever they want, whenever they want
Why it's wrong here
Self-organization still requires alignment with team goals.
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The team refuses to communicate with management
Why it's wrong here
Self-organization doesn't mean isolation from the organization.
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The team determines how to best accomplish the work assigned to them
Why this is correct
This is the essence of team autonomy.
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