What are two reasons objective Milestones, like the System Demo, are useful? (Choose two.)
According to theSystem Demoarticle on the Scaled Agile Framework website, objective milestones, like the System Demo, are useful because they provide tangible evidence of progress and allow for cost-effective adjustments towards an optimum solution. The article states that ''The system demo offers the ART a fact-based measure of current, system-level progress within the PI. It's the true measure of ART velocity and progress. Achieving this requires implementing the scalable engineering practices necessary to support Continuous Integration across the ART.'' The article also states that ''The system demo provides the opportunity to get fast feedback from the stakeholders, which is essential for building the right solution. The feedback can be used to validate assumptions, evaluate hypotheses, and identify potential pivots or changes in direction. The system demo also helps to identify and resolve any integration issues, dependencies, or risks that may affect the solution's fitness for purpose or compliance.'' Therefore, the correct answers are D, they provide tangible evidence of progress, and E, they allow for cost-effective adjustments towards an optimum solution. The other options are not accurate, as they are not the reasons why objective milestones are useful. They do not necessarily allow the contracting officer to release funds for payment, satisfy phase-gate governance processes, or satisfy a SAFe requirement.
Which statement is true about optimizing batch sizes for newly-formed SAFe teams in a program?
According to theVisualize and Limit WIP, Reduce Batch Sizes, and Manage Queue Lengthsarticle on the Scaled Agile Framework website, batch size optimization happens over time as teams figure out the balance between holding cost and transaction cost. The article states that ''To improve the economics of handling smaller batches---and thus increase throughput---teams must focus on reducing the transaction costs of any batch. This is a continuous improvement activity that happens over time as teams figure out the balance between holding cost and transaction cost.'' Therefore, the correct answer is A, batch size optimization happens over time as teams figure out the balance between holding cost and transaction cost. The other options are not accurate, as they are not the statements that are true about optimizing batch sizes for newly-formed SAFe teams in a program. Batch size is not optimized immediately by looking at transaction and holding costs (B), as it takes time for teams to understand the nature of the work, identify bottlenecks, and find the optimal batch size that minimizes both costs. Batch size is not already optimized if there is continuous flow , as optimization involves finding the right balance between batch size and costs, even within a continuous flow environment. Batch size is not optimized when transaction and holding costs seldom change (D), as holding costs and transaction costs can change over time due to various factors such as team size, workload, and external dependencies.
What assists with Epic evaluation and decision-making?
According to theSAFe for Government course, strategic themes assist with epic evaluation and decision-making.Strategic themes are specific, itemized business objectives that connect a portfolio to the enterprise's business strategy1.They provide guidance for the portfolio vision, budget allocation, and the prioritization of epics1.Strategic themes help to align the portfolio with the enterprise's mission and vision, and to ensure that the epics deliver the most value to the customers and stakeholders1.
Strategic themes are specific business objectives that connect a portfolio to the enterprise strategy. They provide guidance for the portfolio vision, budget allocation, and metric selection.They also assist with epic evaluation and decision-making by providing a context for assessing the value and alignment of epics12
1: [Strategic Themes - Scaled Agile Framework]2:Epic - Scaled Agile Framework
In a SAFe Roadmap, which PIs are committed?
According to theRoadmaparticle on the Scaled Agile Framework website, in a SAFe Roadmap, only the first PI is committed. The article states that ''The committed PI shows the results of the teams' most recent PI Planning event where they committed to event the program's PI Objectives. The forecast may provide the deliverables and milestones for the following two PIs.'' Therefore, the correct answer is A, the first one. The other options are not accurate, as they imply that more than one PI is committed, which is not the case. The roadmap is a forecast, not a guarantee, of future PIs.
Which three items are part of SAFe's Core Values? (Choose three.)
According to theCore Valuesarticle on the Scaled Agile Framework website, the three items that are part of SAFe's Core Values are alignment, relentless improvement, and transparency. The article states that ''The four Core Values of alignment, transparency, respect for people, and relentless improvement represent the foundational beliefs that are key to SAFe's effectiveness. These tenets help guide the behaviors and actions of everyone participating in a SAFe portfolio.'' Therefore, the correct answers are A, alignment, B, relentless improvement, and F, transparency. The other options are not accurate, as they are not the core values of SAFe. Decentralized decision-making is a principle, not a value, of SAFe. Program execution is an outcome, not a value, of SAFe. Assume variability is not a term used in SAFe.
