What helps visualize work during PI Planning?
a. ART PI Objectives
b. ART Planning Board
c. ART PI Risks
d. ART Predictability Measure
What is defined as a product, service, or system delivered to the Customer?
a. Epic
b. Capability
c. Solution
d. Value
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
- Correct Answer: b. ART Planning Board Explanation:
During PI (Program Increment) Planning, the ART (Agile Release Train) Planning Board is a key tool that helps visualize the work. The ART Planning Board provides a clear, visual representation of the different work items, objectives, risks, and dependencies that the teams within the ART will focus on during the PI. It serves as a central place to track the progress of stories and objectives, ensuring alignment among teams. The board includes columns for various stages such as planned, in-progress, and completed tasks, as well as sections dedicated to identifying and managing risks and dependencies between teams.
- ART PI Objectives (option a) refer to the specific goals the ART aims to achieve during the PI. While important for guiding work, they do not provide the visual tracking and coordination that the ART Planning Board does.
- ART PI Risks (option c) help identify potential challenges during the PI. While they are crucial for risk management, they do not visually represent the entire work plan.
- ART Predictability Measure (option d) assesses how predictable the ART is in meeting its objectives. This metric provides insights but does not offer a visualization of work.
- Correct Answer: c. Solution Explanation:
A Solution is defined as the final product, service, or system delivered to the customer in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) context. It represents the culmination of the various components developed by the teams, often through multiple program increments (PIs). The solution can include software, hardware, or any combination that meets customer needs. The term “solution” in SAFe is comprehensive, emphasizing that it’s the outcome that directly benefits the customer, and may be a collection of different capabilities and features.
- Epic (option a) is a large initiative or feature that typically spans multiple PIs and may require breaking down into smaller work items. While it represents large work, it’s not the final deliverable.
- Capability (option b) refers to a higher-level feature that a solution can provide, but it is not the solution itself. A capability is often part of the overall solution.
- Value (option d) represents the benefits the customer receives from the solution, but it is not itself the product or service delivered.
Thus, the Solution is the correct answer as it is the actual product or service delivered to the customer.