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PeopleCert DevOps Foundation Exam - Topic 5 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's DevOps Foundation exam
Question #: 12
Topic #: 5
[All DevOps Foundation Questions]

Firmly entrenched silos and a combative relationship between Dev and Ops is an example of:

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Suggested Answer: D

Cultural debt---not just low trust or poor leadership---best describes the scenario of entrenched silos and combative Dev/Ops relations.

Cultural debt leads to resistance to new ways of working, lack of cooperation, and a focus on individual rather than collective success.

Why not the others?

Low trust and poor leadership are symptoms of cultural debt.

Change fatigue occurs after repeated failed initiatives; here, the core issue is cultural stasis.

Reference/Extract: ''DevOps transformation often fails without addressing cultural debt. Breaking down silos, building shared understanding, and changing incentives are essential for sustainable change.'' --- DevOps Handbook, State of DevOps Report, PeopleCert DevOps Foundation v3.6 Section 3.4


by Vanda at Nov 20, 2025, 12:24 AM

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Deane
1 day ago
Definitely A) Low trust. It's so obvious.
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Catarina
6 days ago
Haha, the correct answer is obviously D) Cultural debt. Anyone who picks C) Change fatigue needs to go back to DevOps 101.
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Ira
12 days ago
C) Change fatigue? Really? This has nothing to do with the inability to adapt to change. It's all about the dysfunctional relationship between Dev and Ops.
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Leontine
17 days ago
D) Cultural debt. Spot on! This is a classic case of technical debt manifesting as cultural debt.
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Micaela
22 days ago
A) Low trust, B) Poor leadership, and D) Cultural debt. All three options are relevant and capture different aspects of the problem.
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Vivienne
27 days ago
B) Poor leadership. I'd argue that the root cause is poor leadership that has failed to foster a collaborative culture.
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Alana
1 month ago
D) Cultural debt. This one hits the nail on the head. The silos and combative relationship have become deeply ingrained in the organization's culture.
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Melissia
1 month ago
I feel like entrenched silos definitely point to low trust, but I wonder if there's a case for cultural debt as well.
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Regenia
1 month ago
I'm leaning towards poor leadership, but change fatigue sounds plausible too. It's hard to pick just one!
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Ryann
2 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned cultural debt in a similar context. Maybe that's what this is about?
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Adell
2 months ago
I think this might be related to low trust, but I'm not entirely sure. It could also be about poor leadership.
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Dustin
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit stuck on this one. The options seem similar, and I'm not sure I fully grasp the differences between them. I'll need to re-read the question carefully and try to break down each choice.
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Lorrie
2 months ago
A) Low trust. Definitely the right answer here. The lack of collaboration between Dev and Ops is a clear sign of a trust issue.
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Nelida
2 months ago
This question is testing our understanding of organizational dynamics. I'm pretty confident I can identify the right answer by considering the root causes of the tension between the teams and how that impacts the broader culture.
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Norah
2 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by considering the core issue of silos and conflict between Dev and Ops. That points to a lack of trust and poor leadership, so I'll evaluate how those factors contribute to the overall problem.
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Celia
3 months ago
I disagree, it's not just one thing. It's a mix of all these issues!
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Tambra
3 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure what "cultural debt" means in this context. I'll need to think through the different options and how they might apply to the situation described.
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Clay
3 months ago
I think this is asking about the cultural and organizational challenges that can arise between development and operations teams. I'd focus on analyzing the key factors like trust, communication, and alignment.
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Rikki
3 months ago
Cultural debt plays a big role too.
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