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PeopleCert DevOps Foundation Exam - Topic 8 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's DevOps Foundation exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 8

[All DevOps Foundation Questions]

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DevOps?

AEnsuring overall organizational success

BWorking towards a common goal

CFast flow of unplanned work into production

DWorld-class stability, reliability, availability and security

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Suggested Answer: C

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.

by Dalene at Jul 07, 2025, 01:30 AM

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Shawnee

8 months ago

A and B are essential for DevOps, no doubt!

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Ceola

8 months ago

Wait, are we sure about C? Seems like it could happen.

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Karl

9 months ago

C just sounds wrong, we need planned work!

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Josephine

9 months ago

Totally agree, C is all about chaos.

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Cristina

9 months ago

C is definitely NOT a characteristic!

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Mica

9 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

10 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

10 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

10 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

10 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

10 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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.

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