RTE ART Execution

Question 1

What is the Agile Release Train (ART) in SAFe?

Accepted Answer

A long-lived, self-organizing team of Agile teams that plans, commits, and executes together

Answer

The ART is a long-lived, self-organizing team of Agile teams that plans, commits, and executes together using a common mission, vision, and cadence.

Question 2

What is the primary role of the RTE during ART execution?

Accepted Answer

Serving as a servant leader and coach to the ART, facilitating flow and removing impediments

Answer

During execution the RTE serves as a servant leader, facilitating program-level ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching teams to improve flow.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the ART Sync (SoS meeting)?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate cross-team dependencies and surface impediments at the program level

Answer

The ART Sync (Scrum of Scrums or PO Sync) coordinates cross-team dependencies, surfaces impediments, and keeps the ART aligned during execution.

Question 4

What does 'flow' mean in the context of ART execution?

Accepted Answer

The smooth, predictable delivery of value through the system with minimal delays and waste

Answer

Flow refers to the smooth, predictable movement of value through the development system with minimal batch sizes, wait times, and rework.

Question 5

What is a System Demo in SAFe?

Accepted Answer

An end-of-iteration demonstration of integrated working software from all teams in the ART

Answer

The System Demo is an end-of-iteration event where all ART teams demonstrate integrated, working software to stakeholders and Business Owners.

RTE - Release Train Engineer Practice Test