DAF Foundations OF Agile Practice Question
Your organization is struggling with 'Shadow IT'—teams buying their own software without oversight. What is the Disciplined Agile view on this?
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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Provide organizational guidance on standards while allowing for innovation
DA emphasizes balanced, lightweight governance that provides guidance without blocking team agility.
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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Fully decentralize all IT procurement decisions
Why it's wrong here
Some level of organizational oversight is necessary for security and cost.
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Force all teams to use legacy software only
Why it's wrong here
This kills innovation.
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Ban all software purchases by individual teams
Why it's wrong here
This is too restrictive and likely to be ignored.
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Provide organizational guidance on standards while allowing for innovation
Why this is correct
Balanced governance allows for autonomy within a safe framework.
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