SAFe PI Planning and Events 2

Question 1

What is the role of the Business Owners during PI Planning?

Accepted Answer

To provide business context, clarify priorities, and assign business value scores to PI Objectives

Answer

Business Owners participate in PI Planning to share business context, clarify goals, and score team PI Objectives with business value (1–10) for accountability.

Question 2

What is a 'Stretch Objective' in a team's PI plan?

Accepted Answer

A desirable goal that is planned but not committed to due to uncertainty

Answer

Stretch Objectives are planned but not committed items — they provide a buffer and represent work the team will attempt if capacity allows.

Question 3

What happens during 'Team Breakouts' in PI Planning?

Accepted Answer

Teams independently plan their iterations, identify dependencies, and draft PI Objectives

Answer

During Team Breakouts, each Agile team plans their sprints within the PI, identifies cross-team dependencies, and drafts their PI Objectives.

Question 4

What does the 'Program Board' track during PI Planning?

Accepted Answer

Features, cross-team dependencies, milestones, and risks for the upcoming PI

Answer

The Program Board visualizes Features planned by each team, with dependency threads (strings or lines) showing inter-team dependencies and delivery milestones.

Question 5

How often does PI Planning occur in a typical SAFe implementation?

Accepted Answer

Every 8–12 weeks (each PI)

Answer

PI Planning occurs at the beginning of each Program Increment, which runs every 8–12 weeks, creating a regular cadence of alignment.

SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Practice Test

SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Practice Test

SAFe PI Planning and Events 2