CDA Lean-Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

In Disciplined Agile, which metric is MOST directly associated with measuring the efficiency of a team's delivery pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Cycle time

Answer

Cycle time measures how long work items take to move through the pipeline, making it the most direct indicator of delivery efficiency.

Question 2

A team notices their WIP (Work in Progress) limits are frequently exceeded. What is the MOST likely consequence if this pattern continues?

Accepted Answer

Increased context switching and longer cycle times

Answer

Exceeding WIP limits leads to context switching, which reduces focus and extends the time each item takes to complete.

Question 3

Which Lean principle focuses on creating value for the customer while eliminating activities that consume resources without adding value?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate waste

Answer

Eliminating waste (muda) is a foundational Lean principle that targets non-value-adding activities to improve flow and efficiency.

Question 4

In a Kanban-based DA workflow, what is the purpose of setting explicit WIP limits?

Accepted Answer

To expose bottlenecks and promote flow by limiting multitasking

Answer

WIP limits surface bottlenecks and reduce multitasking, which improves flow and helps the team focus on completing work rather than starting new work.

Question 5

A scrum-based team uses 'definition of done' (DoD). How does a strong DoD contribute to continuous improvement?

Accepted Answer

It ensures consistent quality standards and reduces rework in future sprints

Answer

A strong DoD establishes consistent quality gates that prevent technical debt from accumulating, reducing rework and supporting sustainable delivery.

(CDA) Certified Disciplined Agilist Practice Test

(CDA) Certified Disciplined Agilist Practice Test

CDA Lean-Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement 2