DAC Agile & Lean Principles 2

Question 1

Which Lean principle focuses on delivering value to the customer as quickly as possible by reducing delays between process steps?

Accepted Answer

Deliver fast

Answer

Lean's 'Deliver Fast' principle emphasizes reducing cycle time and flow time so customers receive value sooner.

Question 2

In Disciplined Agile, the 'Delight Customers' principle differs from simply 'satisfying' them by focusing on:

Accepted Answer

Exceeding expectations and creating loyalty

Answer

Delighting customers means going beyond satisfaction to create emotional loyalty and repeat business.

Question 3

A team practicing 'Be Awesome' as a DA principle is primarily focused on:

Accepted Answer

Continuously improving skills and professionalism

Answer

'Be Awesome' in DA means each person strives to be the best professional they can be through continuous learning.

Question 4

The Lean concept of 'pull' systems in a software context means:

Accepted Answer

Work is started only when downstream capacity exists

Answer

Pull systems ensure work flows only when the next step has capacity, preventing WIP overload and bottlenecks.

Question 5

Which agile principle underpins the DA practice of choosing team size to balance communication overhead and productivity?

Accepted Answer

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Answer

Prioritizing individuals and interactions drives team-size decisions that maximize effective human communication.

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