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PeopleCert DevOps Foundation Exam - Topic 4 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's DevOps Foundation exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 4

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

ALow trust

BPoor leadership

CChange fatigue

DCultural debt

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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 Glenn at Jul 01, 2026, 09:41 AM

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Amie

4 hours ago

C) Change fatigue could be a factor too. They resist new ideas.

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Tresa

5 days ago

I agree, but B) Poor leadership also fits. Leadership sets the tone.

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Maryln

10 days ago

I think it's A) Low trust. They just don't communicate.

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Son

16 days ago

I see it as C) Change fatigue. Too many shifts, too little support.

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Aleta

21 days ago

I lean towards B) Poor leadership. They need to guide both teams.

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Jacinta

26 days ago

I feel it's D) Cultural debt. Old habits die hard.

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Susana

1 month ago

Definitely A) Low trust. Trust is key for collaboration.

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Audry

1 month ago

I agree, but it could also be B) Poor leadership. Leadership sets the tone.

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Albert

1 month ago

I think it's A) Low trust. They just don't communicate.

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Portia

2 months ago

Nah, it's just change fatigue, nothing new.

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Jules

2 months ago

Wait, is it really that bad?

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Rosita

2 months ago

Cultural debt makes sense here too.

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Ammie

2 months ago

I think it's more about poor leadership.

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Cecilia

2 months ago

Definitely low trust!

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Carman

2 months ago

Change fatigue seems off for this one. I lean towards low trust, but I could see arguments for poor leadership too.

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Mirta

3 months ago

Cultural debt sounds familiar, but I can't recall the exact definition. Could it apply to this situation?

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Felicidad

3 months ago

I remember a similar question about team dynamics. I think poor leadership could also be a factor here.

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Paris

3 months ago

I think this might relate to low trust, but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like a combination of issues.

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