CAE Risk Management & Impediment Resolution Flashcards

What does 'ROAM' stand for in Agile risk management at scale (e.g., SAFe PI Planning)?

Answer: Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated

ROAM is a risk categorization framework where risks are classified as Resolved, Owned, Accepted, or Mitigated to ensure accountability and visibility.

What is a 'risk burn-down chart' used for in Agile?

Answer: Visualizing the reduction in overall project risk over time as risks are resolved or mitigated

A risk burn-down chart tracks how overall risk exposure decreases over time as risks are addressed, providing stakeholders with visibility into risk reduction progress.

Which Agile value most directly supports effective impediment transparency?

Answer: Courage

Courage enables team members to openly surface impediments, risks, and uncomfortable truths rather than hiding problems from leadership.

What is the 'last responsible moment' principle in Agile risk management?

Answer: Delaying irreversible decisions until the latest point at which more information can still reduce risk

The last responsible moment principle delays committing to irreversible decisions until the team has maximum information, reducing the cost of wrong early commitments.

How do daily standups help with risk management in Agile?

Answer: They surface blockers and risks daily so the team can respond quickly before small issues grow

Daily standups create a daily touchpoint where impediments and risks surface quickly, enabling fast response before they escalate.

When a team identifies a dependency on another team as a risk, what is the best Agile approach?

Answer: Proactively communicate with the dependent team early, and reflect the dependency in the backlog and planning

Proactive early communication and explicit backlog representation of cross-team dependencies reduces the chance of last-minute blocking surprises.