Mixed Deck — All SA Topics Flashcards

What does a red flag on a program board during PI Planning signify?

Answer: An unresolved dependency or risk

Red strings or flags on the program board indicate dependencies that are at risk or have not been agreed upon between teams.

Which approach is most effective for problem-solving in Lean-Agile Principles?

Answer: Systematic analysis followed by evidence-based decision making

Systematic, evidence-based approaches lead to more reliable solutions than ad hoc methods.

What is the purpose of the ART Sync in SAFe?

Answer: A regular event where ART leadership and Scrum Masters coordinate, identify impediments, and manage cross-team dependencies

The ART Sync is a regular ceremony where the RTE, Scrum Masters, and key stakeholders align across teams, resolve impediments, and manage inter-team dependencies.

How does SAFe handle architectural work?

Answer: Through an architectural runway of infrastructure and components that enables future business features

Architectural runway provides the technical foundation needed to support upcoming features, built incrementally alongside business features.

How many people typically make up an Agile Release Train?

Answer: 50–125 people

SAFe defines an ART as consisting of 50–125 people, typically 5–12 Agile teams plus shared services and supporting roles.

What role does the Release Train Engineer (RTE) play?

Answer: Servant leader and coach who facilitates ART processes and execution

The RTE is the chief Scrum Master for the ART, facilitating program-level processes and execution, removing impediments, and managing risk.

What distinguishes a 'stretch objective' from a committed objective in PI Planning?

Answer: Stretch objectives are not counted in PI Predictability if missed

Stretch objectives represent optional goals teams pull in if capacity allows; missing them does not negatively impact PI Predictability scores.

What are 'Uncommitted Objectives' in the context of PI Planning?

Answer: Stretch goals the team will pursue if capacity allows, not part of their firm commitment

Uncommitted Objectives are stretch goals teams accept with the understanding they will pursue them only if committed objectives are completed and capacity remains.

What quality metrics are most important in SAFe Framework?

Answer: Measurable outcomes, process compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction

Quality in SAFe Framework is measured through multiple dimensions including outcomes, processes, and satisfaction.

What is the primary goal of the SAFe Framework?

Answer: To scale Agile practices across large organizations

The primary goal of the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is to enable large organizations to effectively scale Agile and Lean practices beyond individual teams. It provides a comprehensive framework for aligning multiple Agile teams, coordinating their efforts, and delivering value consistently across complex enterprise environments. SAFe helps organizations achieve business agility at scale.

How should ethical dilemmas be handled in Lean-Agile Principles?

Answer: Follow established ethical guidelines, consult with supervisors, and prioritize stakeholder welfare

Ethical decision-making requires following professional guidelines and prioritizing the welfare of all stakeholders.

Which metric best reflects the predictability of an Agile Release Train?

Answer: PI Predictability Measure

The PI Predictability Measure tracks the percentage of planned Business Objectives actually achieved, reflecting how reliably the ART delivers value.

How does SAFe's Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) relate to the ART?

Answer: The CDP is a set of workflows and tools the ART uses to flow value continuously from ideation to on-demand release

The Continuous Delivery Pipeline describes the workflows, activities, and automation that enable the ART to continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value on demand.

Which approach is most effective for problem-solving in Leading Change?

Answer: Systematic analysis followed by evidence-based decision making

Systematic, evidence-based approaches lead to more reliable solutions than ad hoc methods.

Which ceremony is specifically designed to synchronize all Agile teams on a train and identify cross-team dependencies during a PI?

Answer: Scrum of Scrums

The Scrum of Scrums is an ART-level synchronization event where team representatives identify and resolve cross-team impediments and dependencies.

What is an Agile Release Train (ART)?

Answer: A long-lived team of agile teams that develops and delivers solutions incrementally

An ART is a virtual organization of 50-125 people that plans, commits, and executes together, aligned to a common business and technology mission.

How does technology impact modern practices in Lean-Agile Principles?

Answer: Technology improves efficiency, accuracy, and access to information while requiring new skills

Technology enhances capabilities while also requiring practitioners to develop new competencies.

What are PI Objectives in SAFe?

Answer: Business and technical goals the ART commits to achieving during a Program Increment

PI Objectives summarize the business and technical goals that each Agile team and the ART agree to accomplish during a Program Increment.

What is a dependency board in PI Planning?

Answer: A visual tool showing dependencies between teams that must be managed during the PI

The dependency board makes cross-team dependencies visible so they can be identified, negotiated, and managed during PI Planning.

During the System Demo, who is the primary audience for the integrated system increment?

Answer: Business Owners and stakeholders

The System Demo is held for Business Owners and stakeholders to inspect the integrated ART increment and provide feedback on the working system.