CDA CDA Disciplined Agile Toolkit & Guided Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

Which DA lifecycle is best suited for a team building a new product with high uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

Exploratory (Lean Startup)

Answer

The Exploratory lifecycle, based on Lean Startup principles, is designed for high-uncertainty new product development situations.

Question 2

What is the 'Inception phase' in Disciplined Agile primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Aligning the team on scope, architecture, and initial approach

Answer

The Inception phase establishes shared understanding of scope, approach, and initial architecture before full delivery begins.

Question 3

In GCI, what does a 'potential improvement' board track?

Accepted Answer

Candidate improvements the team may adopt in future iterations

Answer

A potential improvement board captures ideas the team considers adopting as it continuously refines its way of working.

Question 4

Which DA principle reminds teams to consider how their decisions impact the broader organization?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise awareness

Answer

DA's 'Enterprise Awareness' principle reminds teams to consider the organizational impact of their local decisions and practices.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'Minimum Business Increment' (MBI) in Disciplined Agile?

Accepted Answer

The smallest release that delivers measurable business value

Answer

An MBI is the smallest unit of release that provides meaningful, measurable value to business stakeholders.

(CDA) Certified Disciplined Agilist Practice Test