One way Kanban boards are used in SAFe is to manage Work-In-Progress (WIP) limits. WIP limits are the maximum number of work items that can be in a given state or column of the Kanban board at any time. They help to prevent bottlenecks, reduce waste, improve flow, and increase quality and predictability. WIP limits are applied at every level of the SAFe framework, from the portfolio to the team, to optimize the value delivery123 References: * SAFe Team Kanban - Scaled Agile Framework * Applying Kanban in SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework * What is one way Kanban boards are used in SAFE? a. To manage runway ...
Question 12
What is the next action for improvement items identified during the Iteration Retrospective?
Correct Answer: A
The next action for improvement items identified during the Iteration Retrospective is to enter them as Stories in the Team Backlog. By adding these improvement items as Stories, they become part of the team's ongoing work and are prioritized alongside other tasks and user stories for future iterations or sprints1. This way, the team can track and implement the improvement actions and measure their impact on the team's performance and quality2. References: * Iteration Retrospective - Scaled Agile Framework * What happens to improvement items identified during the Iteration Retrospective? - Service Centre List
Question 13
What system delivers a product or service to a Customer?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation An Operational Value Stream (OVS) is the sequence of activities needed to deliver a product or service to a customer1. Examples include manufacturing a product, fulfilling an order, admitting and treating a medical patient, providing a loan, or delivering a professional service1. An OVS is the system that delivers value to the customer and generates revenue for the enterprise2. In SAFe®, OVSs are the primary focus of the Customer Centricity competency, which aims to understand and meet the needs and expectations of the customer3. Some additional information that might be helpful for you are: *The other options (A, C, and D) are not systems that deliver a product or service to a customer, but rather systems or concepts that support or enable the delivery of value. *A Kanban System is a method of visualizing and managing the flow of work in a value stream4. A Kanban System can be applied to any type of value stream, whether operational or developmental, to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability4. *A Development Value Stream (DVS) is the sequence of activities needed to convert a business hypothesis into a digitally-enabled solution that delivers customer value. A DVS is the system that develops and supports the solutions used by the OVSs. In SAFe®, DVSs are the primary focus of the Agile Product Delivery competency, which aims to continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value. *A Dual Operating System is a concept proposed by John Kotter that describes the need for organizations to balance the traditional hierarchical structure with a more agile and networked structure. A Dual Operating System enables organizations to exploit their existing capabilities while exploring new opportunities for innovation and growth. In SAFe®, a Dual Operating System is achieved by applying the Lean-Agile Leadership competency, which fosters a culture of learning and empowerment.
Question 14
What is one influence on Solution and PI Roadmaps?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Market dynamics are one of the influences on Solution and PI Roadmaps, which are visual tools that forecast and communicate the planned deliverables, milestones, and investments over a time horizon12. Market dynamics are the external factors that affect the demand and supply of a product or service in the market, such as customer needs, competitor actions, regulatory changes, technological trends, and economic conditions3. Market dynamics influence Solution and PI Roadmaps in the following ways: *They help identify the market problems or opportunities that the solution aims to address or capture12. *They help prioritize the features and capabilities that deliver the most value to the customers and stakeholders12. *They help align the solution delivery with the market rhythms and events, which are the periodic or one-time occurrences that have a significant impact on the solution adoption or performance12. *They help validate the assumptions and hypotheses about the customer and the solution through feedback and learning12. Some additional information that might be helpful for you are: *The other options (A, B, and D) are not influences on Solution and PI Roadmaps, but rather elements or outcomes of the roadmaps. *Value Streams are the primary constructs for understanding, organizing, and delivering value to the customer. Value Streams are the basis for defining the solution vision, strategy, and roadmap4. *Customer-centric Features are the work items that represent the benefits or outcomes that the solution provides to the customer or user. Customer-centric Features are the main content of the Solution and PI Roadmaps5. *ART capacity is the amount of work that an Agile Release Train (ART) can handle in a Program Increment (PI). ART capacity is a factor that determines the feasibility and scope of the Solution and PI Roadmaps.
Question 15
What is one step when determining initial team capacity during PI Planning?
Correct Answer: D
One step when determining initial team capacity during PI Planning is to subtract one point for every team member's vacation day, public holiday, or training day. This step helps the team to adjust their capacity based on the actual availability of each team member for the upcoming Program Increment (PI)1. By accounting for the time-based capacity adjustments, the team can plan their work more realistically and avoid overcommitting or underdelivering2. References: * PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework * How to Improve Your Agile Team's Capacity Planning - Method
