DA Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

In DA, which role is typically accountable for ensuring the team follows an appropriate process and continuously improves it?

Accepted Answer

Team Lead

Answer

The Team Lead is accountable for ensuring the team chooses and continuously improves an appropriate way of working (WoW).

Question 2

The DA role responsible for representing the interests of multiple stakeholders when they cannot all be directly involved is the:

Accepted Answer

Product Owner

Answer

The Product Owner acts as the voice of the stakeholders and represents their collective interests to the team.

Question 3

In a Disciplined Agile team, who is responsible for making the final call on technical trade-offs when the team cannot reach consensus?

Accepted Answer

Architecture Owner

Answer

The Architecture Owner has decision-making authority on technical trade-offs and architectural direction.

Question 4

Which DA role is considered optional and is typically only needed in larger or more complex team environments?

Accepted Answer

Architecture Owner

Answer

In very small or simple teams, Architecture Owner responsibilities may be absorbed by senior team members, making the explicit role optional.

Question 5

In Disciplined Agile, 'independent testing and QA' roles are treated as:

Accepted Answer

Supporting roles that may be needed depending on context

Answer

DA takes a context-sensitive view; independent testing roles may be needed in some situations but are not mandated on every team.

(DA) Certified Disciplined Agile Practice Test