Epics are located at what levels?

Portfolio, Value Stream, Program

Solution Intent describes:

The future direction of the Solution

A challenge of a Leader as Expert are:

Focus on technical problems to a detriment of human factors

What does implementing 1,2,3 Strategy include?

Training leadership with Leading SAFe, Train SPC's as Change Agents

The Value Stream Troika consist of what roles?

Solution Manager, Value Stream Engineer, Solution Arch/Eng

Assume Variability - Preserve Options means to:

Allow time to learn before deciding requirements, flexible

Makes waiting times for new work predictable

Wait time=queue length/processing rate

The main purpose of SAFe Principles is to

Guide our decision when no direct guidance exists

Suppliers are needed at which Value Stream level events?

Pre, Post, PI Planning, Solution Demos

To determine the optimum batch size we find the U Curve of what?

Transaction Costs and Holding Costs

What reasons do NOT support using Kanban at the Portfolio level to manage flow?

Maintain flow of Epics to Program or Value Stream on cadence

What is the optimum path for succeeding in "Assume Variability, preserve options?

Preserve flex in sys functions & design fixed solution intnt

Unlock Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers means:

Environment supporting autonomy, mastery, self-direction

Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles means to

Apply PDCA cycles wherever possible

Suggested formats of a Vision include

Draft Press Release, Rolling Wave, Vision Document

Lean Agile Center of Excellence

What reflects the role of Strategic Themes in SAFe Portfolio?

Influence the Vision guidance on Economics

Enablers exist on what levels of SAFe?

Portfolio, Value Stream, Program, Team

What is demonstrated in a Team Demo?

All stories, spikes, refactors and NFRs

What are the three types of Enablers?

Exploration, Architecture, Infrastructure

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1
Epics are located at what levels?
Portfolio, Team
Portfolio, Value Stream, Program
Portfolio, Program
Portfolio, Value Stream
2
What is included in the spanning palette?
Modernization
Automation
MBSE
User Experience
3
What is the acceptable control band in predictability measures?
75% - 90%
80% - 90%
80% - 100%
60% - 80%
4
Solution Intent describes:
The future direction of the Solution
The intent set forth in the Value Stream Backlog
The vision of the Solution
The current environment in which we work
5
A challenge of a Leader as Expert are:
Conflict tend to push upward for the boss to fix
Focus on technical problems to a detriment of human factors
Narrows the focus of direct reports to their own areas
Uses systems and procedures to control work
6
What does implementing 1,2,3 Strategy include?
Determining cultural changes needed to enact change
Mapping the steps to launch a SAFe instance
Training leadership with Leading SAFe
Train SPC's as Change Agents
7
The components of Cost of Delay are:
Time Criticality, Risk Reduction & Opportunity Enablement
All of the Above
User and business value, Time criticality and Risk Reduction
Opportunity enablement and time criticality
8
A successful Pre-PI planning will deliver what artifacts?
A VS planning board
A vote of confidence/commitment
SMART objectives for the VS
All of the Above
9
The Value Stream level should be used whenever the underlying ART count exceeds 3?
True
False
10
Strategic Themes influence:
Program Vision and Roadmap
ART funding
Portfolio Backlog
All of the Above
11
Leadership is tied to which titles?
C Suite and VPs
Team Leads
None of the above
Mid-level Management
12
The Value Stream Troika consist of what roles?
Solution Arch/Eng, Solution Manager, RTE
Value Stream Engineer, Product Manager, System Arch/Eng
Solution Manager, Value Stream Engineer, Solution Arch/Eng
Value Stream Engineer, Customer, Solution Manager/Arch/Eng
13
What is the goal of Lean thinking?
Speed, value, product development, flow
Speed, quality, value
Product development, value, speed
Agility, speed, quality
14
Strategic Themes are an input to the strategy formulation process.
False
True
15
Assume Variability - Preserve Options means to:
Document all plan changes to account for variability
Determine requirements early to account for variability
Allow plans to change based on new requirements
Allow time to learn before deciding requirements, flexible
16
Development Value Streams support Operational Value Streams.
True
False
17
Cadence :
Facilitates cross-functional tradeoffs
Provides multiple feedback perspectives
Provides routine dependency management
Makes waiting times for new work predictable
18
Under which of the following conditions should the SAFe Value Stream layer be applied?
Significant number of cross-train dependencies exist
Value delivered requires complex conversations around intent
All of the above
Multiple ARTs need to work towards a common outcome/intent
19
Two of the four pillars of the SAFe House of Lean are:
Respect for People/Culture, Value Stream Mapping
Flow, Innovation
Innovation, WIP limit
Kaizen, Flow
20
Little's Law is:
Process time=wait time/queue length
Batch size=queue length/processing time
Wait time=queue length/processing rate
Queue length=wait time/process rate
21
The Solution Demo is a synchronized-based event.
True
False
22
Feature estimates are aggregated into the Epic estimate as part of a lightweight business case.
False
True
23
The main purpose of SAFe Principles is to
Guide our decision when no direct guidance exists
Align with the Agile Manifesto Principles
Steer the Program team with Economic Prioritization
Help us understand how to deliver value
24
Which of the following is NOT true about spikes?
They are a hindrance
They fill out Architectural Features
We should reserve time for them during PI Planning
They create technical stories and refactors
25
Suppliers are needed at which Value Stream level events?
Pre and Post PI Planning and Team Demos
Pre, Post, PI Planning
Pre, Post, PI Planning, Solution Demos
Pre, Post, PI Planning, System Demos
26
Architecture evolves hand-in-hand with business functionality and is tested only in IP sprint.
True
False
27
To determine the optimum batch size we find the U Curve of what?
WIP Limits and Capacity
Feature Size and Transaction Costs
Holding Costs and Batch Size
Transaction Costs and Holding Costs
28
What reasons do NOT support using Kanban at the Portfolio level to manage flow?
Maintain visibility to opportunities being discussed
Maintain flow of Epics to Program or Value Stream on cadence
To help ensure we are focusing on the right opportunities
To control the number of opportunities being discussed
29
What is WSJF?
Weighted Shortest Job First
Weighted Smallest Job First
Weighted Size of Job First
30
The WSJF calculation is:
(UUBV+TC+RROC)/PI Length
(UBV+TC+RROC)/Job Size
Estimate Cost/Job Size
(SP+FP+EP)/Job Size
31
What is the optimum path for succeeding in "Assume Variability, preserve options?
Preserve flex in sys functions & design fixed solution intnt
Assume variability of scope, have fixed Solution Context
Preserve flexibility in system functionality and design
Assume variability of scope and preserve options for release
32
Value Stream Capabilities are fully managed by:
VSE
Solution Architect
Solution Management
VS Troika
33
Which of the following enables design simplicity?
Follow design principles (open/close single responsibility)
All of the above
Continuous refactoring
Keep the model close to the domain
34
Unlock Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers means:
Environment supporting autonomy, mastery, self-direction
Encourage team learning and development
Allow local decision making
Free up time for developer innovation
35
Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles means to
Incorporate DevOps practices to deploy faster
Reduce batch sizes
Have developers and testers work together continuously
Apply PDCA cycles wherever possible
36
A system demo should only demonstrate the components that actually communicate with each other?
False
True
37
Suggested formats of a Vision include
Draft Press Release, Rolling Wave, Vision Document
Vision Document, SharePoint Site, Hallway Posters
Rolling Wave, Project Plan, Draft Press Release
Portfolio Backlog, Rolling Wave, Draft Press Release
38
WIP limits should always match the number of people that work in that state
True
False
39
Which of these management styles is a lack of collaboration?
Leader as Conductor
Leader as Developer of People
Leader as Expert
40
What is LACE?
Lean Agile Center of Impediments
Lean Agile Center of Execution
Lean Agile Center of Excellence
Large Aligned Center of Execution
41
What reflects the role of Strategic Themes in SAFe Portfolio?
Control spending of budget and provide governance decisions
Determine who is needed in governance decisions
Determine the people needed on each ART for the upcoming PI
Influence the Vision guidance on Economics
42
A 2.5 day agenda is never recommended for PI Planning
False
True
43
Innovation Accounting is a core Lean Agile Budgeting concept
False
True
44
The timebox for the System Demo should be:
10 minutes per team
1 hour
1-2 hours
2 hours
45
Enablers exist on what levels of SAFe?
Portfolio, Value Stream
Value Stream, Program
Value Stream, Program, Team
Portfolio, Value Stream, Program, Team
46
What is demonstrated in a Team Demo?
All stories, spikes and NFRs
All stories and spikes
All stories and NFRs
All stories, spikes, refactors and NFRs
47
Complexity of large software makes centralized decision-making highly inefficient.
True
False
48
Reciprocal commitment means Teams commit to delivering specific value.
False
True
49
When something is too big to code it out, model it out.
True
False
50
Features are the required, primary, functional system definition element.
True
False
51
What are the three types of Enablers?
Innovation, Exploration, Infrastructure
Architecture, Infrastructure, Spikes
Exploration, Architecture, Infrastructure
Innovation, Research, Exploration
52
Value Stream mapping happens only at the Value Stream level.
False
True
53
Who owns the PI Objectives?
The PO
The BO
The RTE
The PM
54
What is the goal of the Pre-Planning meeting?
Helps building an aligned plan for the next PI
Match solution demand to ART capacities
All of the above
Align PMs, Archs and stakeholders to a common vision
55
What is the literal meaning of Gemba?
The way managers align work with teams
The economic prioritization used in SAFe
The place that teams are located
The place of work
56
Who is typically involved in deciding when to release a solution to customers?
Release Manager
Development Manager, Release Manager
Release Management, Product Manager, System Team
System Architect, Release Manager
57
Understanding the full Value Stream allows you to focus on the delays.
False
True
58
A System Demo
Ensures integration across all the teams work
Ensures alignment for the teams iteration planning
Allows validation of the feature acceptance criteria
Is held at or shortly after the end of each iteration
59
What is NOT a function of the Enterprise Architect?
Drive Strategy and key initiatives
Breakdown architectural Epics into User Stories
Facilitates communication of business drivers and technical
60
What layers do the SAFe Taxonomy include?
Team, Program, Value Stream, Portfolio
Portfolio, Abstraction, Value Stream, Program
Portfolio, Value Stream
Program, Team
61
Who participates in the Scrum of Scrums?
SMs, POs, PM and SMEs
SMs, RTE and other select team members
RTE, PM, SMs and Coaches
RTE, SMs, Arch/Eng, SMEs
62
A balance between emergent design & intentional architecture is required for speed of developmt
False
True
63
What is "ba"?
We win or lose together
The feeling of self-worth
Workers know more than their bosses
Effective leadership
64
All Value Stream Epics stem from Portfolio Epics
True
False
65
Leadership in the House of Lean includes:
Inspire and align with mission; minimize constraints
Consider facts carefully, then act quickly
Provide time and space for creativity
Avoid start-stop-start project delays
66
SAFe enterprises help suppliers improve their processes to the economic benefit to both orgs.
False
True
67
Use Component teams when you want fastest velocity & high technical specifications.
True
False
68
Feature backlog refinement is completed by:
The PO and Team
The PM, PO, SM, RTE, Arch and BO
The PM and PO
The PM, RTE, Arch and BO
69
De-Centralize decision making for:
Time Critical decisions
Long-lasting decisions
Infrequent decisions
Significant economies of scale decisions
70
How does Lean Agile budgeting suggest to allocate funding?
Allocate money to Business Owners to distribute as needed
Fund each team of the year
Fund the Program, allow Program to decide utilization
Fund Value Streams, allow Value Stream to decide utilization
71
Who owns the team backlog?
The PO
The Team
The SM
The PM
72
A system can evolve no faster than it slowest integration point is part of which principle?
Decentralize decision-making
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Apply systems thinking
Take an economic view
73
PI Objectives are required at what level?
Value Stream, Program, Team
Portfolio, Program, Team
Program, Team
Portfolio, Value Stream, Program, Team
74
Built in Quality
Includes a heavy dose of XP Practice
Is ensured by the System Team
Requires additional training of all team members
Includes a continue commitment to good technical practices
75
What is the core role of the Portfolio Program Management group?
Managing the budget and assigning to Epics
Strategy, Vision, Funding, Team allocation
Grooming the Portfolio backlog, Strategy, Vision
Strategy, Investment funding, program management, governance
76
The PO Sync is facilitated by:
RTE
Alternating POs
RTE or PM
PM
77
Features state a solution to a problem that need to be implemented.
True
False
78
Complete the following statement- Nothing beats an Agile Team except...
A team of Agile teams
A team of Agile managers
A team of Agile trains
A team of Lean teams
79
Backlogs in SAFe behave just like queues.
True
False
80
SMART Objectives are:
Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
Simple, Measurable, Acceptable, Real, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
81
Which meeting can Architects attend?
All of the above
Sprint planning meetings
Backlog refinement meetings
Demo meetings
82
What is the size of ARTs based on?
Dunbar's Number
Set-Based Design
Economic Framework
Built in Quality
83
In SAFe, WSJF is used at what levels for economic prioritization?
Value Stream, Program, Team
Portfolio, Value Stream
Portfolio, Value Stream, Program
Program, Value Stream
84
Pivot without mercy or guilt and GEMBA are part of which pillar in the House of Lean?
Relentless improvement
Innovation
Respect for people and culture
Flow
85
Emergent design is enough to scale software.
False
True
86
The roadmap states commitment for the next PI and a forecast for a few following PI's
False
True
87
What does SAFe say about Release and Development cadences?
Release and Development happen in the IP iteration
Development cadence should match Release cadence
Develop on cadence and Release any time
Release must happen at each iteration boundary
88
What is an output of the Post-Planning meeting?
Updates to the ART visions
Retrospective
Consolidated Value Stream PI Objectives
A set of features for every ART
89
According to Respect for People, you should build partnerships based on trust & mutual respect.
False
True
90
The Value Stream is the set of interconnected steps that you go through to deliver value.
True
False
91
The System Team provides processes and tools to integrate and evaluate assets early and often.
True
False
92
Value follows cross-functional silos.
False
True
93
A story point represents:
Velocity, complexity, knowledge and uncertainty
Uncertainty, knowledge worker, complexity and volume
Volume, difficulty, knowledge and complexity
Knowledge, uncertainty, volume and complexity
94
We limit WIP to encourage
Add visibility to what is in progress
Focus on the most important thing to do next
Getting more work in progress at one time
Team members being account for User Story completion
95
At which Increment level of the Definition of Done does "NFRs met" occur?
Solution, System and Team
Release, Solution, System and Team
Team and System
System, Solution and Release
96
Strategic Themes connect each SAFe portfolio to the enterprise business strategy.
False
True
97
Opportunistic Value Streams are found at the intersection of converging factors.
False
True
98
The elements of an economic framework include:
Innovation Accounting, Value Cycle Time, Developer Cost
Risk, Value Developer Cost, Product Cost, Cycle Time
Cycle Time, Value, User/Business Value, Risk
Value Developer Cost, Risk, Time Criticality
99
Best practices for Solution Intent are:
Document items in only one place and keep it high level
Solution Intent is a collaboration and KISS
Favor models over documents and keep options open
All of the Above
100
Features are best stated
In User Story format
As the feature name and the benefit
Specific to the implementation needed
In bullet point list of requirements
101
Phase Gates are damaging because
Only leadership is involved in the go/no go decision
They assume point based solutions
The reporting needed is expensive
Not everyone is involved in the go/no go decision
102
What SAFe core values would you use to "sell" SAFe to executives and leadership?
Leadership, Self-Empowerment, Cadence, Synchronization
Built in Quality, Intrinsic Motivation, Alignment, Execution
Built in Quality, Program Execution, Alignment, Transparency
Built in Quality, Program Alignment, Executive, Transparency
103
What are the 3 components of an Inspect and Adapt meeting?
Quantitative Measurement, Feature review, Solution Demo
Team Demo, Self-Assessment, Problem Solving workshop
System Demo, Problem Solving workshop, PI Planning prep
System Demo, Problem Solving workshop, Quantitative Measure
104
The Value Stream level enables hierarchy, therefore the RTE's should report to the VSE's
False
True
105
SAFe Foundations is useful for what?
Provides guidance for Lean Agile Leaders
Understanding the problem
Leverages the Lean Agile center of excellence
Focuses on the need and how SAFe can help
106
Business Value is assigned to Team Objectives by Business Owners using Modified Fibonacci.
True
False
107
What Program role is best suited to enhance communication across the ART?
Development Manager
Product Manager
Release Train Engineer
System Architect
108
What has enough powerful people to drive change?
PPM
Business Owners
Troika
Guiding Coalition
109
Coming out of PI Planning, Program Objectives are:
An aggregation of Team Objectives
Assigned by the Product Manager
Determined by the Business Owner
Given a Business Value by Business Owners
110
What is the means to help ensure that the system behaves as intended?
Traceability
Domain-level models
Capabilities
System Architecture
111
Capabilities fit within one Program Increment
True
False
112
The Transformation Team is designated champions of culture, processes and technical practices.
False
True
113
Some patterns for "splitting work" are:
Use case scenarios and deferring system qualities
Work flow steps, major effort and operations
Breaking out a spike
All or the above
114
Who facilitates the ART Synch?
Product Manager
RTE
ART Coach
Lead Scrum Master
115
Value Stream mapping maps out the steps, people, systems, etc. to deliver value.
True
False
116
When teaching SAFe prepare, execute, improve and repeat.
False
True
117
Apply Systems Thinking means to:
Think like a System Deisgner
Optimize the entire system at the same time
Visualize the steps needed to deliver value, then optimize
Map out all the applications used in the system
118
What are the 3 behavioral components of Intrinsic Motivation?
Knowledge, Mastery, Skills
Autonomy, Mastery, Self-Direction
Self-Direction, Self-Control, Self-Motivation
Autonomy, Mastery, Self-Organization
119
Unplanned work is unpredictable.
False
True
120
The bigger the system, the bigger the Architectural runway
True
False
121
If a System demo happens at the end of every iteration we do not need to do Team demos?
False
True
122
Innovation Accounting is measuring and solving the right problems for our customers.
True
False
123
The best way to improve the cycle time of items in a queue is to
Distribute the queue across teams
Reduce the number of items in the queue
Increase processing speed for each item
Reduce the size of the items in the queue
124
CoD is defined as:
Change of Design
Cost of Delay
Department Costs
Cost of Development
125
Design must be grown incrementally by the Enterprise Architect.
False
True
126
What is the key to PI Planning?
Plan you work for the next 12 weeks
Understand the risks and dependencies
Understand the work and dependencies
Uncover dependencies on others
127
Value Stream Capabilities modify
Economic Prioritization
Feature prioritization
Solution Context and Intent
Program Vision and Roadmap
128
Agile teams, System team and Enterprise Arch collaborate to design the effective solution
True
False
129
What is a core component of a Guiding Coalition?
Provides budget allocation and governance to SAFe
Make the Enterprise Transformation their primary goal
Create a Vision and Roadmap to accomplish the Transformation
Identify and map all SAFe related Epics and Features
130
Capabilities are high-level solution behaviors.
True
False
131
Feature teams provide fast velocity, minimize dependencies and develop T-shaped skills.
False
True
132
What is the highest level of PI Objectives?
Program
Portfolio
Value Stream
Team
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Set Based Design is critical to:
Find the optimum solution in the shortest amount of time
Control Batch sizes
Determine the best design with the fewest touch points
Determine transaction costs

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