Which statement describes the synchronization principles?

• A. Exploit economies of scale; capacity margin; facilitate cross-functional trade offs; reduce queues; integrate and evaluate
• B. Isolate teams; maximize local optimization
• C. Rely on independent releases
• D. Avoid cross-functional decisions

Answer: (A)

Synchronization across multiple teams means coordinating work so their outputs can be integrated into a coherent solution on a regular cadence. The statement reflects this by emphasizing cross-functional trade-offs, capacity margin, reducing queues, and the need to integrate and evaluate frequently. When many teams align their plans and decisions, they can trade off what’s best for the whole system rather than for any single team, leaving some headroom (capacity margin) to absorb variability and keep flow smooth. Reducing queues helps prevent long wait times between steps, enabling faster feedback and delivery. Frequent integration and evaluation provide ongoing checks on the evolving system, surface issues early, and inform adjustments.

Options that propose isolating teams, relying on independent releases, or avoiding cross-functional decisions undermine synchronization. They create silos, delay integration, and reduce the ability to manage dependencies and deliver a cohesive, tested increment.