Discuss Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam Topic 3 Question 9

What statement applies to Iteration Planning in SAFe?

AIteration Planning is required in every Iteration to enable fast learning cycles.

BTeams that have no dependencies may choose not to do Iteration Planning once they have planned the PI.

CComponent teams require Iteration Planning in every Iteration, while Feature teams may or may not, based on dependencies.

DIteration Planning is required for all Iterations except for the first one, since there's nothing to cause a change in the PI plan yet.

EWhen the teams define acceptance criteria during PI Planning, Iteration Planning is not strictly required during the PI.

Suggested Answer: A, B

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34 comments · newest first

Georgene 11 months ago

Wait, E? I thought we always needed Iteration Planning!

Sherill 11 months ago

D seems a bit off, shouldn't we always plan?

Domingo 11 months ago

C sounds right, dependencies really do change the game.

Fidelia 11 months ago

I think B makes sense, especially for self-sufficient teams.

Terrilyn 12 months ago

A is definitely true, fast learning is key!

Colette 12 months ago

I vaguely recall something about the first iteration not needing planning because the PI plan is still fresh, but I can't remember the details.

Isabella 1 year ago

I feel like component teams definitely need to do Iteration Planning, but I'm not clear on how feature teams fit into that.

Walton 1 year ago

I think I saw a question about dependencies in practice exams, and it mentioned that teams without dependencies might skip Iteration Planning.

Desmond 1 year ago

I remember Iteration Planning is supposed to help teams adapt quickly, but I'm not sure if it's required every time.

Lauran 1 year ago

I think the answer is B. Teams that have no dependencies may choose not to do Iteration Planning once they have planned the PI. That makes sense to me, but I'll double-check to be sure.

Curtis 1 year ago

Okay, let me see. I know Iteration Planning is important in SAFe, but I'm not sure about the specifics. I'll have to review the material again to make sure I get this right.

Nina 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. I think the answer is A - Iteration Planning is required in every Iteration to enable fast learning cycles.

Scarlet 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if it's A or C. I'll have to think it through carefully before deciding.

Samira 1 year ago

I've got this! UC on UCS Spec Based is defined as Configuration Based, so D is definitely one of the answers. And I believe A is also correct since it can be packaged as the Cisco Business Edition 7000 Platform.

Annette 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about Agile planning. I think the term "Planning Onion" best describes the multi-level planning approach mentioned in the question.

Jerry 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know available-to-promise data is important, but I'm not sure how it specifically facilitates different supply chain processes. I'll have to review my notes before answering.

Caprice 1 year ago

Option E is interesting, but I don't think it's correct. Iteration Planning is still important even if you've defined acceptance criteria during PI Planning.

Kiley 1 year ago

↳ replying to Caprice

Option E may be interesting, but it's important to still do Iteration Planning.

Ricarda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Caprice

I agree, Iteration Planning is necessary for fast learning cycles.

Glory 1 year ago

↳ replying to Caprice

I think option A is the correct statement for Iteration Planning in SAFe.

Aleshia 1 year ago

Haha, option D is funny. It's like saying we can just skip the first iteration and go straight to the PI plan. Not very realistic!

Yoko 1 year ago

I'm not sure about option C - I thought Iteration Planning was important for all teams, regardless of their structure.

Carmen 1 year ago

Option B is tempting, but I think it's important to have Iteration Planning even for teams without dependencies, to ensure they're on track.

Geoffrey 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

I think it's important to have Iteration Planning regardless of dependencies.

Leonora 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

But what about option C, for teams with dependencies?

Lorean 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

I think option A makes sense, to enable fast learning cycles.

Jeannetta 1 year ago

↳ replying to Carmen

I agree, it's always good to have a plan in place.

Reena 1 year ago

Iteration Planning is crucial for enabling fast learning cycles, so option A is clearly the correct answer.

Silvana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Reena

Yes, without Iteration Planning, teams may struggle to adapt and learn quickly.

Tina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Reena

I think option A is the best choice, it emphasizes the importance of Iteration Planning.

Pete 1 year ago

↳ replying to Reena

I agree, Iteration Planning is essential for fast learning cycles.

Emerson 2 years ago

But A makes sense because Iteration Planning is important for fast learning cycles.

Denna 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe it's C.

Emerson 2 years ago

I think the answer is A.

Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam - Topic 3 Question 9 Discussion