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Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam - Topic 8 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-SPC exam
Question #: 19
Topic #: 8
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How does a team calculate its initial velocity during its first PI Planning meeting when teams don't have historic data?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Mabel at Jun 23, 2024, 04:03 AM

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Hershel
3 months ago
Option B makes sense, but it feels risky to wait that long!
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Helene
3 months ago
I think rolling up team velocities is a better approach.
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Destiny
3 months ago
Wait, how can you guess velocity without any data?
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Melodie
4 months ago
Totally agree, option A seems practical!
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Moira
4 months ago
I heard assigning points per team member is common.
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Karon
4 months ago
I thought we agreed that calculating velocity right away could lead to inaccuracies, so option B seems reasonable to me.
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Stephaine
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think we talked about assigning points based on team members. Was it 8 or 10 points? That makes me lean towards option A or D.
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Beth
5 months ago
I feel like we practiced something similar where teams just estimate their capacity first. Could it be option C?
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Carmen
5 months ago
I remember we discussed that it's tricky to calculate velocity without historical data, but I think option B might be the safest choice.
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Patrick
5 months ago
I like option C - letting the teams establish their own velocity and then rolling them up to calculate the train's velocity. That seems like a more collaborative and flexible approach, especially for teams that are just starting out.
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Vincent
5 months ago
Hmm, I think option B is the way to go. It's not recommended to calculate velocity until the team has completed its first PI, so we should just focus on getting through that first sprint and then figure it out from there.
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Dorthy
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. Without any historical data, it's hard to know how to calculate the initial velocity. I'm not sure if option A or D is the right approach.
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Esteban
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer. Assigning 10 points per team member and subtracting 1 point for each holiday or vacation day seems like a straightforward way to get an initial velocity, even without any prior data.
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Carmelina
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Application-based segmentation means separating different applications on the network, right? And preventing lateral threat movement is about stopping threats from spreading across the network. I'm leaning towards App-ID, but I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.
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Geraldine
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. The output says the network-boot-arguments are not available, so I'm guessing that means network boot is not supported on this client. I'll probably go with option C or F.
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Vince
5 months ago
I feel like high interobserver agreement is important, but I'm not confident it defines a valid data recording system.
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Cathrine
5 months ago
This one seems tricky, but I think I know the answer. Digital signatures are designed to verify the integrity and origin of data, so the attack that would bypass that would be a replay attack.
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Arlette
10 months ago
Calculating velocity without data? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, like trying to navigate a maze with your eyes closed.
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Graciela
10 months ago
Option A is the clear winner here. 8 points per team member, minus a point for each vacation day. It's a tried and true method, like a good ol' velocity calculator recipe.
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Cristal
9 months ago
I think it's important to establish a baseline for velocity early on, and option A helps with that.
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Isaiah
9 months ago
It definitely simplifies the process and provides a consistent method for all teams.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
I agree, option A seems like the most practical approach for calculating initial velocity.
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France
10 months ago
I'm going with option C. Let the teams decide their own velocity, and then roll it up. It's like trusting the team to know what they're doing, instead of forcing them into a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Danica
9 months ago
Exactly, continuous improvement is key in Agile practices.
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Dean
9 months ago
That's a valid point. It's important for teams to reflect and adjust their velocity as they gain more experience.
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Billy
10 months ago
But what if some teams overestimate or underestimate their velocity?
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Corinne
10 months ago
I agree, option C allows for autonomy and trust in the team's capabilities.
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Patria
11 months ago
Oooh, option D sounds juicy! 10 points per team member, subtract a point for each holiday. That's like a sugar rush for the velocity calculation!
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Cordell
10 months ago
User 2: I agree, we don't want to set unrealistic expectations right from the start.
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Gianna
10 months ago
User 1: Option D does sound tempting, but we should consider the team's capacity too.
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Jesusita
11 months ago
Option B is the way to go. How can you calculate velocity without any historical data? That's like trying to run before you can walk.
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Ardella
11 months ago
I agree with Deonna, option C seems more flexible and realistic for our team.
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Deonna
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe option C is better as it allows teams to establish their own velocity.
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Brittni
11 months ago
I think we should go with option A and assign 8 points per team member.
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