In DevOps,culturerefers to the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that influence how people work together. PeopleCert highlights culture as the foundation for collaboration, trust, and open communication—critical for breaking down silos and enabling continuous delivery.
OptionAbest captures this definition: culture reflects theway people think and behavein their daily work, including attitudes toward experimentation, problem-solving, and collaboration.
While team structure (B), automation strategy (C), and strategic direction (D) are important, they are outcomes or enablers that depend on the underlying culture. Without the right cultural foundation, DevOps practices and tools will not achieve their full potential.
[References:, PeopleCert DevOps Foundation v3.6 – CALMS: Culture, Accelerate– Culture’s Link to Performance, ]
Question 2
What is the first step to take when improving DevOps automation?
Options:
A.
Build a DevOps toolchain
B.
Architect before automating
C.
Replace proprietary software with open source tools
D.
Implement self-service
Answer:
B
Explanation:
PeopleCert emphasizes thatarchitecturemust be planned before automating processes. This means mapping the value stream, understanding dependencies, identifying bottlenecks, and defining integration points before selecting or configuring tools.
Automating without a clear architecture can lead to fragmented processes, wasted effort, and technical debt. Once the architecture is sound, teams can implement automation in a way that supports scalability, maintainability, and interoperability.
A(building the toolchain) is important but comes after architecture.C(switching to open source) is a tooling decision, not the first automation step.D(self-service) is a benefit of automation, not the starting point.
Thus,B—Architect before automating—is the correct first step.
[References:, PeopleCert DevOps Foundation v3.6 – Automation Best Practices, The DevOps Handbook– Design Before Automating, ]
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a typical IT constraint?
Options:
A.
Security assessments
B.
Loosely coupled architectures
C.
Bureaucratic processes
D.
Development delays
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Loosely coupled architecturesare not typical IT constraints; in fact, they are often a solution to constraints.
Typical IT constraints include:
Security assessments (slow approvals)
Bureaucratic processes (excessive paperwork or approvals)
Development delays (resource or tool bottlenecks)
Extract-style reference:
“Loosely coupled architectures enable teams to work independently, reducing constraints imposed by tightly integrated systems.”
—Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
DevOps Foundation v3.6 lists constraints as blockers to fast flow and highlights architectural decoupling as a DevOps enabler.