SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) 2

Question 1

What is an 'Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration' in the context of an ART?

Accepted Answer

A buffer iteration at the end of a PI used for innovation, PI Planning prep, and hardening

Answer

The IP Iteration is the last iteration of a PI, providing time for innovation, hackathons, team improvement, and preparing for the next PI Planning event.

Question 2

What does 'ART Velocity' measure?

Accepted Answer

The average number of story points delivered per PI across all teams on the ART

Answer

ART Velocity is the sum of all team velocities on the ART, used to forecast how much work can be committed to in a PI.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'Feature Toggles' in a SAFe ART context?

Accepted Answer

A technique allowing features to be deployed but activated selectively

Answer

Feature toggles (flags) allow teams to deploy code to production while selectively enabling features for specific users or markets.

Question 4

What is a 'Solution Train' in SAFe, and how does it relate to ARTs?

Accepted Answer

A coordination structure for multiple ARTs building a large, complex solution

Answer

A Solution Train coordinates multiple ARTs and suppliers to build large solutions requiring more than one ART to deliver.

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'System Demos' in SAFe?

Accepted Answer

To show integrated, working system increments from all ART teams to stakeholders every iteration

Answer

System Demos occur every iteration to show a fully integrated and tested increment from all teams on the ART to key stakeholders.

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SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Practice Test

SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) 2