SAFe-Practitioner Exam Dumps - SAFe Practitioner Exam (6.0)

Batch size is the size, measured in work product, of one completed unit of work. Cycle time is the amount of time it takes to complete one batch of work. What we focus on with lean development is reducing batch sizes, thereby reducing cycle times, thus increasing potential learning points over time1. The bigger a batch of work, the slower it flows through the system. We also have greater variability in the system because one big batch item may take 5 days to flow through the system whilst another big batch item may take 25 days to flow through the system. So that variability will impact the rate at which we can deliver value to customers2. Therefore, large batch sizes increase variability and reduce flow, which is contrary to the principles of lean development. References: Principle #6 – Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths, Principle #6 - Make Value Flow Without Interruptions, What is the good batch size for large datasets?, Understanding Lean product development: Batch Size, Work in Process (WIP), Risk for Small Teams, SAFe Principle 6: Visualise and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queued lengths

= The four core values of SAFe are alignment, built-in quality, transparency, and program execution. They represent the fundamental beliefs that are key to SAFe’s effectiveness and guide the behaviors and actions of everyone participating in a SAFe portfolio. Alignment ensures that everyone is working toward a common direction and strategy. Built-in quality ensures that every element of the solution meets the appropriate quality standards. Transparency fosters trust and collaboration among all stakeholders and enables fast and effective decision making. Program execution ensures that the value is delivered to the customers in the shortest sustainable lead time. References: = Core Values - Scaled Agile Framework, Scaled Agile Framework: Understand SAFe and Its 4 Core Values

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 According to the SAFe for Teams SP (6.0) - SAFe Practitioner handbook and study guide, a cumulative flow diagram (CFD) is a visual tool that shows the amount of work in each stage of a process over time. It helps teams monitor the flow of work, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency. A CFD provides the following information:

The total number of work items in the system (the height of the diagram)

The number of work items in each stage of the process (the width of each band)

The lead time for each work item (the horizontal distance from the left to the right edge of the diagram)

The cycle time for each work item (the horizontal distance from one stage to another within the diagram)

The throughput of the system (the slope of the diagram)

The stability of the system (the smoothness of the diagram) By analyzing the CFD, teams can identify current bottlenecks, such as:

A large amount of work in progress (WIP), which indicates a high lead time and low throughput

A wide band in a specific stage, which indicates a long cycle time and a potential impediment

A steep or jagged slope, which indicates a high variability and unpredictability References: Exam Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner, SAFe® for Teams - Know Your Role on an Agile Team, Cumulative Flow Diagram SAFe: Complete Guide

Uncommitted objectives are used to identify work that can be variable within the scope of a PI. The work is planned, but the outcome is not certain. Teams can use uncommitted objectives whenever there is low confidence in meeting the objective. They are not included in the team’s commitment or counted against teams in the ART predictability measure. They are extra things teams can do if they have time and capacity, but they will not be penalized if not achieved. References: PI Objectives, What is an uncommitted objective in SAFe?, SAFe 5.0, PI Objectives - Easy Agile

The PO’s best course of action is to communicate the status of the Iteration to all stakeholders, including the other teams on the Agile Release Train (ART), the Release Train Engineer (RTE), the System Architect/Engineer, the Product Management, and the Business Owners. This will help to align expectations, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks. The PO should also collaborate with the team and the stakeholders to prioritize the remaining work and identify the most valuable Stories to deliver by the end of the Iteration. The PO should not defer acceptance testing to the next Iteration, as this would violate the Definition of Done and compromise the quality of the system increment. The PO should not have an emergency Iteration Planning meeting, as this would disrupt the cadence and synchronization of the ART and waste time and resources. The PO should not stop the current Iteration and plan a new Iteration with the new knowledge, as this would also disrupt the cadence and synchronization of the ART and create confusion and uncertainty.

 A Feature is a service that fulfills a stakeholder need and delivers business value. One key component of a Feature is the benefit hypothesis, which is a statement that describes the expected outcome and value of the Feature for the end user or the business1. The benefit hypothesis helps to define the scope, priority, and acceptance criteria of the Feature, and to measure its impact and effectiveness after implementation2. The benefit hypothesis also supports the Lean UX process model, which includes a definition of the Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF), a benefit hypothesis, and acceptance criteria3. The other options are not key components of a Feature, although they may be related to it. A business plan is a document that outlines the goals, strategies, and financial projections of a business or a product, and it may include some features, but it is not a component of a Feature. Key stakeholders are the people or groups who have an interest or influence in the product or the Feature, and they may provide input or feedback, but they are not a component of a Feature. A release plan is a schedule that shows when the product or the Feature will be delivered to the customers or users, and it may depend on the Feature, but it is not a component of a Feature. References: Features and Capabilities - Scaled Agile Framework, What Are The Minimum Requirements For A Feature? SAFe, Agile - airfocus, Lean UX - Scaled Agile Framework

SAFe Team Kanban is one of the SAFe Agile Team types that relies on a continually-refined Team Backlog as the primary input to drive value delivery. SAFe Team Kanban is a method that helps teams manage their flow of work, optimize their throughput, and improve their quality and predictability. SAFe Team Kanban uses a visual board that shows the status of the backlog items, the work in progress (WIP) limits, the policies and definitions, and the metrics and indicators. SAFe Team Kanban also applies the Kanban principles of visualization, limiting WIP, managing flow, making policies explicit, implementing feedback loops, and improving collaboratively and continuously. References: Exam Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner, Team Kanban

Customer Centricity is a mindset that focuses on creating positive experiences for the customer through the full set of products and services that the enterprise offers. Customer-centric organizations deliver whole-product solutions designed with a deep understanding of customer needs. This results in greater profits, increased employee engagement, and more satisfied customers in the private sector. Nonprofits and the public sector (governments) can achieve the resiliency, sustainability, and alignment needed to fulfill their mission1. The purpose of Customer Centricity is to understand the customer’s needs and deliver solutions that meet or exceed them. References: 1: Customer Centricity - Scaled Agile Framework