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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DevOps?
Suggested Answer: C
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A fast flow of unplanned work into production is not a characteristic of DevOps. In fact, DevOps practices strive to minimize unplanned work (like emergency changes or outages) through automation, testing, collaboration, and rigorous change control. The other options---ensuring organizational success, working toward a common goal, and world-class stability/reliability---are all key DevOps characteristics. Reference: DevOps Foundation v3.6 syllabus section 1.4; State of DevOps Report.
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Shawnee
10 months ago
A and B are essential for DevOps, no doubt!
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Ceola
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about C? Seems like it could happen.
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Karl
10 months ago
C just sounds wrong, we need planned work!
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Josephine
11 months ago
Totally agree, C is all about chaos.
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Cristina
11 months ago
C is definitely NOT a characteristic!
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Mica
11 months ago
I recall that stability and reliability are key in DevOps, so D should be a characteristic. C feels like the right choice for what doesn't belong.
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Huey
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify what doesn't fit in a DevOps context. I think C is the odd one out here too.
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Ahmad
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like A and B are definitely characteristics of DevOps. C seems off, but I need to think more about it.
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Rozella
12 months ago
I remember discussing how DevOps focuses on collaboration and efficiency, so I think C might be the answer since unplanned work isn't ideal.
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Justine
12 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know DevOps is about breaking down silos and aligning teams, but I'm not sure how that relates to the options here. I'll have to review my notes and come back to this.
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Marget
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. DevOps is focused on things like automation, monitoring, and delivering value quickly, so the answer that doesn't fit is C. Unplanned work going straight to production is the opposite of what DevOps aims for.
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Janet
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know DevOps is all about collaboration and continuous improvement, but I'm not sure if "fast flow of unplanned work" is the right answer. Let me think this through a bit more.
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Celia
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is C - fast flow of unplanned work into production, since that goes against the core principles of DevOps.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
I think the answer is D.
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Shawn
1 year ago
Unplanned work in production? That's like saying 'Hey, let's just throw a grenade into the server room and see what happens!' Not exactly the DevOps way, if you ask me.
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Dominic
1 year ago
C) Fast flow of unplanned work into production
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Leontine
1 year ago
B) Working towards a common goal
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Rolande
1 year ago
A) Ensuring overall organizational success
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Talia
1 year ago
I disagree with Graham, ensuring overall organizational success is actually a characteristic of DevOps.
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Vallie
1 year ago
Wait, is 'Ensuring overall organizational success' not a characteristic of DevOps? Then what is it, ensuring overall organizational failure? Seems like a pretty important goal to me!
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Francoise
1 year ago
Have you seen any improvements in your organization since adopting DevOps practices?
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Phuong
1 year ago
Do you have any experience with implementing DevOps in your organization?
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Graham
1 year ago
I believe the answer is A.
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Tijuana
1 year ago
I'm just going to go with option B. Working towards a common goal is definitely a characteristic of DevOps. The other options are just too silly to consider.
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Vince
1 year ago
Oh come on, option A? Ensuring organizational success is like the whole point of DevOps. What kind of question is this?
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Judy
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, it's essential for DevOps to ensure overall organizational success.
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Anglea
1 year ago
User 1: I know right, option A is definitely a characteristic of DevOps.
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Lang
1 year ago
I agree with Kenneth, fast flow of unplanned work into production is not a characteristic of DevOps.
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Leeann
1 year ago
Hmm, I think option D is the correct answer. DevOps is all about ensuring world-class stability, reliability, and security. Anything less would be unacceptable!
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Lashunda
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure option C is not a characteristic of DevOps. I mean, who wants unplanned work in production? That's a recipe for disaster!
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Jesus
1 year ago
User 3: I think we can safely say that option C is NOT a characteristic of DevOps.
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Carin
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, it could definitely cause chaos and disrupt the whole process.
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Royal
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, having a fast flow of unplanned work into production doesn't sound like a good idea.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
I think the answer is C.