SAFe Agilist Program Execution & Delivery Flashcards

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.

Which role facilitates the ART-level process and ensures teams follow SAFe practices during program execution?

Answer: Release Train Engineer

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is the servant leader and coach for the ART, responsible for facilitating events and removing impediments at the program level.

A team discovers mid-sprint that a feature dependency on another team will not be delivered on time. What is the BEST immediate action?

Answer: Raise the dependency in the Scrum of Scrums

The Scrum of Scrums is the proper ART synchronization forum for surfacing and resolving cross-team dependency issues quickly.

What is the typical timebox for a SAFe sprint (iteration)?

Answer: 2 weeks

SAFe recommends a fixed 2-week iteration cadence to create a predictable heartbeat for development teams across the ART.

How does SAFe handle technical debt during Program Execution?

Answer: Teams allocate 20% capacity each iteration to debt reduction

SAFe recommends teams reserve approximately 20% of iteration capacity to address technical debt and keep the system healthy throughout execution.

Which artifact captures the team's plan for a sprint, including stories and their acceptance criteria?

Answer: Iteration Plan

The Iteration Plan is the team-level commitment for a sprint, listing the stories selected from the Team Backlog along with acceptance criteria and tasks.

What is the recommended frequency for the ART Sync event in SAFe?

Answer: Weekly

The ART Sync (including Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync) is typically held weekly to maintain alignment across teams between PI Planning events.