Explanation A Kanban board is a visual tool that helps teams manage the flow of work from start to finish. It shows the steps of the team's workflow, the work items in each step, and the work-in-process (WIP) limits for each step1. A Kanban board demonstrates where a team has too much work-in-process (WIP), which is the number of work items that are being worked on at any given time. Having too much WIP can cause delays, bottlenecks, and waste in the value stream2. By using a Kanban board, teams can identify and resolve the sources of excessive WIP, and optimize their flow and throughput3. References: *SAFe Team Kanban - Scaled Agile Framework *Applying Kanban in SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework *What is a Kanban Board, and How Do You Use It? - How-To Geek
Question 17
What unit of time is used on Solution Roadmaps?
Correct Answer: C
Program Increments (PIs) are the unit of time used on Solution Roadmaps, which are visual tools that forecast and communicate the planned deliverables, milestones, and investments over a time horizon12. PIs are fixed- length timeboxes, typically 8 to 12 weeks long, that provide a regular and predictable planning cadence for the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains3. PIs are used on Solution Roadmaps to: * Align the solution delivery with the PI objectives, which are the SMART goals that define the expected outcomes and benefits for each ART and Solution Train in a PI3. * Coordinate the dependencies and interfaces between the ARTs and Solution Trains that contribute to the solution3. * Provide a near-term forecast of the features and capabilities that will be delivered in the next two to three PIs12. * Incorporate feedback and learning from the previous PIs and adjust the scope and priority of the work items as needed12. Some additional information that might be helpful for you are: * The other options (A, B, and D) are not the unit of time used on Solution Roadmaps, but rather units of time that may be used for other purposes or in other contexts. * Iterations are fixed-length timeboxes, typically one or two weeks long, that provide a regular and predictable development cadence for the Agile Teams4. Iterations are used to plan, execute, and demo the work items in the Team Backlog4. * Years are a unit of time that may be used to provide a high-level overview of the roadmap, outlining major milestones, goals, and initiatives that are planned over multiple years2. Years are not used to plan or forecast the solution delivery in detail, as they are too long and uncertain for Agile planning2. * Days are a unit of time that may be used to estimate the effort or duration of a work item or a task5. Days are not used to schedule or forecast the solution delivery on the roadmap, as they are too granular and variable for Agile planning5.
Question 18
Which of the following events shows how well the ART is progressing toward meeting the PI Objectives?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The event that shows how well the Agile Release Train (ART) is progressing toward meeting the Program Increment (PI) objectives is the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event. The Inspect and Adapt event occurs at the end of each PI and provides an opportunity for the entire ART to reflect on the progress made during the PI, identify and address the root causes of any impediments, and plan for improvement actions in the next PI1. *Inspect and Adapt - Scaled Agile Framework
Question 19
In a 12-week PI, how often does the Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration occur?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation The Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration is a unique, dedicated iteration that occurs every Program Increment (PI). A PI is a timebox of 8 to 12 weeks, during which an Agile Release Train (ART) delivers incremental value in the form of working, tested software and systems. Therefore, in a 12-week PI, the IP Iteration occurs every quarter
Question 20
How often does the Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration occur?
Correct Answer: D
The Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration is a special iteration that occurs during every Program Increment (PI). It serves as an estimating buffer for meeting PI Objectives and provides dedicated time for innovation, continuing education, PI Planning, and Inspect and Adapt events.
