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The correct answer is A, Ambassador. In DevOps transformation, stakeholder mapping is used to understand influence, commitment, resistance, advocacy, and the social dynamics that affect change adoption. An ambassador represents a stakeholder type that can positively influence others, communicate the transformation message, model desired behaviors, and help socialize the vision across teams and organizational boundaries.

This is especially important because DevOps evolution is not simply a technical implementation; it is a leadership-led organizational change. Leaders must identify who can sponsor, advocate, reinforce, or obstruct the change. Ambassadors are valuable because they extend leadership reach and help build credibility among peer groups. They can translate the DevOps vision into practical team-level language and reduce dependency on top-down communication.

“Victim” and “Rescuer” are more closely associated with dysfunctional interaction patterns such as the drama triangle, not a constructive stakeholder category in this context. “Coach” may be a useful change role, but it is not the stakeholder type being tested here. Relevant study guide references: Articulating and Socializing Vision; DevOps and Transformational Leadership; Maintaining Energy and Momentum.

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The correct answer is D because asking developers to provide requirements on a monthly basis reinforces a traditional handoff model rather than improving collaboration. Imran’s challenge is that IT Operations remains centralized, but even within that constraint, Ops can adopt DevOps-aligned working practices that bring teams closer together. Monthly requirements gathering creates batching, delayed feedback, queueing, and separation between development and operations. It treats Ops as a downstream recipient of work rather than an active partner in delivery.

The other options are constructive patterns for improving collaboration without requiring an immediate reorganization. Shared services can help development teams consume reliable operational capabilities in a self-service way. Assigning an Ops liaison to feature teams creates a stronger communication bridge and helps operational considerations enter earlier in the lifecycle. Making Ops work visible on shared Kanban boards improves transparency, coordination, and flow.

DevOps does not require every organization to adopt the same structure immediately, but it does require reducing handoffs, improving visibility, and increasing shared ownership. Relevant study guide references: Target Operating Models and Organizational Designs; Becoming a DevOps Organization; Measuring to Improve.

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