DAF Foundations OF Disciplined Agile Practice Question
You notice your team's velocity is inconsistent. How should you apply the 'Optimize Flow' principle?
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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Identify and remove bottlenecks
Identifying and removing bottlenecks is the primary method to optimize flow in DA.
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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Add more team members
Why it's wrong here
Adding members often decreases productivity initially.
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Identify and remove bottlenecks
Why this is correct
This is the essence of optimizing flow.
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Increase WIP limits
Why it's wrong here
Increasing WIP often increases flow, but usually hurts efficiency.
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Stop all meetings
Why it's wrong here
Communication is necessary for coordination.
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