Agile Release Train (ART) Flashcards
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What is 'ROAM' in the context of SAFe ART risks?
Answer: A process of categorizing risks as Resolved, Owned, Accepted, or Mitigated
ROAM is the SAFe risk management technique used during PI Planning where each identified risk is classified as Resolved, Owned, Accepted, or Mitigated.
How are 'PI Objectives' used within an ART?
Answer: They summarize the business and technical goals each team commits to for the PI
PI Objectives are a summarized list of business and technical goals that each team commits to delivering during a PI, enabling ART-level alignment.
What is the typical duration of a Program Increment (PI) in SAFe?
Answer: 8–12 weeks
A PI typically spans 8–12 weeks, consisting of 4–5 development iterations plus one Innovation and Planning (IP) iteration.
What does 'Architectural Runway' mean in SAFe?
Answer: Existing code, infrastructure, and architecture that supports feature development without excessive redesign
Architectural Runway is the intentional investment in infrastructure and architecture to enable near-term features to be built efficiently and reliably.
In SAFe, what is a 'Spike'?
Answer: A time-boxed research or exploration story used to gain knowledge needed to reduce uncertainty
A Spike is a time-boxed story dedicated to research, prototyping, or exploration that reduces technical or business uncertainty before implementation.
What is the 'Team of Teams' model in a SAFe ART?
Answer: Multiple self-organizing Agile teams coordinating as a single unit to deliver value
The Team of Teams model groups multiple Agile teams under a shared mission and cadence, enabling coordination without a top-down command structure.