Scaled Agile SAFe-RTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-RTE exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 4

Which statement is true about the definition of done (DoD)?

AThe DoD is not used by the teams because it is used as a method to manage tech-nical debt across the ART

BAt the higher levels there is only one DoD for everything that passes through the Agile Release Train to a Solution increment or a release

CThe teams share one common DoD

DThe DoD should evolve as system capabilities evolve

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Alfred

3 months ago

I thought the DoD was more about managing technical debt.

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Cristal

3 months ago

I think teams can have their own DoD too.

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Hyun

3 months ago

Wait, is there really only one DoD for the whole ART?

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Juan

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about adapting!

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Fatima

4 months ago

The DoD should evolve as system capabilities evolve.

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Keshia

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that the DoD is important for managing quality, but I’m not confident about how it relates to technical debt in option A.

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Sommer

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like teams usually have their own DoD, so option C might be misleading.

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Kirk

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think there can be multiple DoDs at different levels, which might make option B questionable.

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Jospeh

5 months ago

I remember discussing how the DoD should adapt over time, so I think option D makes sense.

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Devorah

5 months ago

I'm a little confused about the relationship between the DoD and the Agile Release Train. I'll need to review my notes on that.

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Madonna

5 months ago

The DoD should evolve as the system capabilities change - that makes sense to me. I'll mark that as my answer.

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Marlon

5 months ago

The DoD is definitely used by the teams, not just for managing technical debt. I think the key is understanding how it's used at different levels.

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Annice

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Tawanna

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one.

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Bernardine

10 months ago

The DoD is like the Holy Grail of Agile - if you don't have it, you're doomed to wander the wilderness of technical debt forever!

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Noel

9 months ago

D) The DoD should evolve as system capabilities evolve

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Jonelle

9 months ago

B) At the higher levels there is only one DoD for everything that passes through the Agile Release Train to a Solution increment or a release

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Yan

10 months ago

A) The DoD is not used by the teams because it is used as a method to manage technical debt across the ART

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Amie

10 months ago

Having a single DoD for everything that goes through the ART? That sounds like a recipe for disaster. Option B is clearly the wrong answer here.

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Dacia

10 months ago

The DoD should definitely evolve as the system capabilities change. Option D makes the most sense to me.

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Michael

9 months ago

I believe the DoD should be flexible to accommodate changes in system capabilities.

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Olga

9 months ago

I think having one common DoD for the teams would be more efficient.

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Herman

9 months ago

I agree, the DoD needs to adapt as the system evolves.

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Derrick

10 months ago

I think the teams probably have their own DoDs, not just one common DoD. Option C seems a bit too simplistic.

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Merlyn

9 months ago

It's important for the DoD to be tailored to each team's needs and goals.

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Brice

9 months ago

Maybe each team having their own DoD allows for more flexibility and specificity.

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Tamera

9 months ago

I think the DoD should definitely evolve as the system capabilities evolve.

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Judy

9 months ago

I agree, having one common DoD for all teams seems too rigid.

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Laurel

10 months ago

I think the DoD should definitely evolve as the system capabilities evolve.

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Eladia

10 months ago

I agree, having one common DoD for all teams seems too rigid.

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Oliva

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure the DoD is used by the teams, not something that's just ignored. Option A doesn't sound right to me.

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Florinda

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C could also be correct because teams should have a common understanding.

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Paz

11 months ago

I agree with Yuonne, D makes sense because the DoD needs to stay relevant.

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Yuonne

11 months ago

I think the answer is D, because the DoD should adapt as the system evolves.

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