CDA Governance, Metrics & Risk Management 2

Question 1

In DA, which governance strategy emphasizes that teams should be given the freedom to choose their own way of working within enterprise guardrails?

Accepted Answer

Constrained Autonomy

Answer

Constrained Autonomy is the DA principle that balances team freedom with enterprise-level guardrails and constraints.

Question 2

Which metric type in DA measures the flow of value through a team's process, such as cycle time and throughput?

Accepted Answer

Flow metrics

Answer

Flow metrics measure how work moves through a process, including cycle time, throughput, and work-in-progress limits.

Question 3

A DA team discovers a new compliance regulation mid-iteration. What is the BEST first step for risk management?

Accepted Answer

Log it in the risk register and assess impact and probability

Answer

Logging the risk and assessing its impact and probability follows DA's pragmatic risk management approach before deciding on a response.

Question 4

In the DA Toolkit, which governance board is primarily responsible for portfolio-level investment decisions?

Accepted Answer

Business Ownership Group

Answer

The Business Ownership Group (or similar executive body) makes portfolio-level investment and prioritization decisions in DA's governance structure.

Question 5

What does the DA concept of 'sufficient governance' mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Implementing only the governance necessary to meet business needs without over-burdening teams

Answer

Sufficient governance means applying just enough governance to meet regulatory, risk, and business needs without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

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