RTE Inspect and Adapt 2

Question 1

What quantitative metrics should be reviewed during the I&A measurement review?

Accepted Answer

PI Predictability, flow metrics, and quality metrics such as defect trends

Answer

The measurement review covers PI Predictability, flow metrics (velocity, time, load, distribution), and quality metrics to give the ART a data-driven view of performance.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the fishbone diagram in the I&A workshop?

Accepted Answer

To identify root causes of a problem by categorizing contributing factors

Answer

The fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram helps teams identify and categorize root causes of a problem, preventing superficial solutions that only address symptoms.

Question 3

What should happen to improvement items identified in I&A?

Accepted Answer

They should be added to the ART backlog and prioritized for inclusion in the next PI

Answer

Improvement items from I&A should be added to the ART backlog and prioritized so they are included in the next PI Planning and executed during the upcoming PI.

Question 4

How does the RTE ensure I&A improvements are actually implemented?

Accepted Answer

By tracking improvement backlog items through the normal ART backlog and reviewing progress at PI end

Answer

The RTE ensures follow-through by tracking improvement items in the ART backlog, reviewing their status during ART Syncs, and confirming completion at PI end.

Question 5

What role does the Business Owner play in the I&A PI System Demo?

Accepted Answer

Writing new user stories for the next PI

Answer

During the I&A PI System Demo, Business Owners score actual vs. planned business value for each Team PI Objective, providing a key input to the PI Predictability Measure.

RTE - Release Train Engineer Practice Test

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RTE Inspect and Adapt 2