DASM Sample Questions & Answers
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Real questions from the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master practice test — answers and explanations included. Showing 6 of 12 free samples.
- Question 1Intermediate
Foundations of Disciplined Agile · List and describe the 8 principles of DA and when to use them
In the context of the Disciplined Agile Mindset, which principle specifically addresses the need to look beyond the immediate needs of the team to consider the long-term health and strategy of the broader organization?
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Correct answer: B
Enterprise Awareness is the principle that guides teams to do what is best for the organization, not just what is convenient for the team. This includes leveraging existing assets, following architectural guidance, and sharing learnings.
- Question 2IntermediateSelect 2
Choose your WoW · Select your team's way of working
A mature agile team handles a high volume of small maintenance requests and support tickets that arrive unpredictably. They wish to minimize planning overhead and focus on throughput. Which two life cycles would be most appropriate for this scenario? (Select TWO)
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Correct answers: B, C
The Lean Life Cycle is based on Kanban and continuous flow, making it ideal for unpredictable work streams where minimizing planning overhead is desired.
The Continuous Delivery: Lean Life Cycle is also appropriate as it emphasizes frequent releases and flow, suitable for maintenance work where fixes need to be deployed rapidly.
- Question 3Beginner
Foundations of Disciplined Agile · Classify the DA life cycles and phases
True or False: In Disciplined Agile, the 'Inception' phase is mandatory for every single iteration within the Agile Life Cycle.
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Correct answer: B
False. The Inception phase occurs at the beginning of the project or initiative, not every iteration. The iterations occur during the Construction phase. Inception is for initial framing, visioning, and team formation.
- Question 4Advanced
Foundations of Lean · Recognize how to optimize lean delivery
A DA team is currently in the Construction phase. They are using the Agile Life Cycle. The Team Lead observes that user stories are often blocked because the database team (an external group) is slow to update schemas. This is creating a bottleneck. Based on the 'Optimize Flow' principle, what is the most effective long-term solution the Team Lead should advocate for?
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Correct answer: B
To truly optimize flow and remove external dependencies that cause bottlenecks, the team should aim to become cross-functional. Bringing database skills inside the team (or having a team member learn them) eliminates the wait time for the external group.
- Question 5Advanced
Choose your WoW · Select your team's way of working
Case Study: 'TechFin Solutions'
TechFin Solutions is a legacy banking software provider. They are launching a new 'Innovation Lab' to build a mobile-first cryptocurrency trading platform. The requirements are vague, the market is highly volatile, and the technology stack is new to the organization.
The stakeholders want to see a prototype within 4 weeks to decide if they should fund the project further. The team is small (5 people) and co-located.
Which Disciplined Agile life cycle should this Innovation Lab team adopt initially?
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Correct answer: A
The Exploratory Life Cycle is designed specifically for situations where requirements are unclear and the solution is a potential new product that needs market validation (MVP) quickly. It focuses on running experiments (Build-Measure-Learn) rather than delivering a predefined backlog.
- Question 6Beginner
Foundations of Lean · Understand the principles of Lean
In the context of Lean, what does 'Muda' refer to, and how should a DASM address it?
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Correct answer: C
Muda is the Japanese term for waste. In Lean, waste is anything that does not add value to the customer. The DASM's role is to help the team identify and eliminate Muda (e.g., waiting, defects, over-processing).
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