SAFe Architect Quiz 4

At which stage of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline do Architects address minimum viable products (MVPs) and the Architectural Runway?

• Continuous Exploration

• Release on Demand

• Continuous Integration

• Continuous Deployment

Which statement is true about Enablers?

• They support the implementation of future business functionality

• They all become NFR's after they have been implemented

• They are defined by the System Architects, not the Product Managers

• Enabler Epics should constrain themselves to single ARTs to reduce risks

What benefit does Pre-Planning provide?

• Pre-defined Features for every ART team member

• An opportunity to brainstorm about the new marketing Vision

• A set of Features for every ART's PI Planning event

• A strategy for how the ARTs will implement upcoming Solution Train capabilities

What SAFe Solution construct identifies critical aspects of a Solution's operational environment?

• Context

• Runtime

• Vision

• Intent

What is one key component every Enabler Epic must include?

• A list of required Features and Capabilities

• A hypothesis statement

• References to relevant architecture specifications

• A detailed return on investment (ROI) analysis

What is an Architect's primary focus throughout PI execution?

• Holding architecture governance reviews

• Preparing the architecture Vision for the next PI

• Reducing technical debt

• Supporting teams on Enabler delivery

How can an Architect enable early and frequent delivery for better economics?

• By understanding which systems are assets and which are liabilities to continuous delivery

• By sponsoring Enabler Epics that explore open-source technology

• By retiring legacy systems

• By educating teams on the Requirements, Design, Implementation, and Verification approach

What is an Architect's primary responsibility during management review and problem-solving?

• Create new Enabler Stories

• Look for opportunities to provide additional capacity for more architectural work

• Assign business value to the architecture objectives

• Discuss adjustments that will continue to support the architecture Vision

Architects are typically accountable for which measures at the end of the PI?

• Business value scores of Enabler Features and Capabilities

• Return on Investment of delivered Architectural Runway

• Architectural compliance metrics

• ART velocity and predictability

How do Architects collaborate with the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence?

• By providing technical input and concern into the SAFe transformation

• By driving architectural initiatives in the Portfolio Kanban system

• By facilitating the reuse of code, components, and proven patterns

• By defining key technical initiatives that support Lean Budgets using Enabler Epics