CDA Enterprise Agile Scaling 3

Question 1

In DA's enterprise scaling approach, which layer of the three-layer governance model is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio layer

Answer

The Portfolio layer in DA's governance model is responsible for setting strategic direction, funding decisions, and enterprise-level prioritization.

Question 2

A company using DA at scale wants to reduce the time from concept to cash. Which DA process blade most directly addresses this goal?

Accepted Answer

Develop Cadence and Synchronize

Answer

The Develop Cadence and Synchronize process blade addresses flow and timing of work, directly impacting the speed from concept to delivered value.

Question 3

In DA enterprise scaling, what is meant by 'Lean governance' as opposed to traditional governance?

Accepted Answer

Lightweight, value-focused governance that minimizes bureaucracy while maintaining appropriate oversight

Answer

Lean governance in DA provides necessary oversight and direction with minimal bureaucratic overhead, focusing on value delivery rather than compliance theater.

Question 4

When multiple DA teams are working on the same product, which artifact helps align their work at a shared level?

Accepted Answer

A program-level backlog or solution backlog

Answer

A program-level or solution backlog aggregates and prioritizes work across multiple teams, providing shared visibility into what needs to be built collectively.

Question 5

In DA, which scaling anti-pattern occurs when enterprise agile transformation focuses on process adoption metrics rather than actual business outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Cargo cult agile

Answer

Cargo cult agile refers to adopting the rituals and ceremonies of agile without understanding or achieving the underlying principles and business outcomes.

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CDA Enterprise Agile Scaling 3