DAF Choose Your Way OF Working Practice Question
Why might a team intentionally choose a 'Lean' lifecycle over a 'Scrum' lifecycle in the DA toolkit?
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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Because their work context is better served by continuous flow than by iterations.
A 'Lean' lifecycle is often better suited for teams with a continuous flow of work rather than fixed-length iterations.
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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Because they want to avoid retrospectives.
Why it's wrong here
Both lifecycles require retrospectives.
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Because it's easier to implement.
Why it's wrong here
Both require significant effort.
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Because the DA toolkit suggests it for every team.
Why it's wrong here
The toolkit offers options, not defaults.
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Because their work context is better served by continuous flow than by iterations.
Why this is correct
Context-sensitivity dictates that the lifecycle must match the nature of the work.
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