DAC Disciplined Agile Toolkit & Process Goals Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the DA 'Hybrid' approach to choosing a lifecycle?

Answer: Blending elements from multiple lifecycles to fit the team's context

DA's hybrid approach allows teams to blend practices from different lifecycles based on their specific needs rather than committing to one framework.

A DA coach notices a team struggling to coordinate dependencies with other teams. Which DA resource is MOST applicable?

Answer: Coordination strategies from the DA scaling blade

DA's scaling blade provides coordination strategies specifically designed to manage dependencies and alignment across multiple teams.

In the DA toolkit, what is the primary focus of the 'Build Quality In' process goal?

Answer: Embedding quality practices throughout development rather than testing only at the end

'Build Quality In' means integrating quality assurance practices throughout development rather than treating quality as a final gate.

What is the role of 'Proven Practices' in the DA toolkit?

Answer: Strategies that have worked in practice and should be applied based on context

DA's proven practices are evidence-based strategies that have worked in real situations but must be applied thoughtfully based on team context.

Which DA process goal specifically addresses balancing development rhythms with flexible release timing?

Answer: Develop on Cadence, Release on Demand

'Develop on Cadence, Release on Demand' addresses how teams maintain regular development rhythms while retaining the flexibility to release when value is ready.

When a DA coach helps a team conduct a 'process blade assessment,' what is the primary outcome?

Answer: A clear view of the team's current practices and opportunities for improvement

A process blade assessment gives a team visibility into their current Way of Working and identifies targeted improvement opportunities.