Discuss Scaled Agile SP-SAFe-Practitioner Exam Topic 4 Question 28

Which of the following measures tracks progress toward achieving desired outcomes?

ABurn-down charts

BCumulative flow diagrams

CObjectives and key results

DART actual business value

Suggested Answer: C

Objectives and key results (OKRs) are a framework for defining and tracking measurable goals and outcomes. OKRs consist of an objective, which is a concise, qualitative, and inspirational statement of what is to be achieved, and one or more key results, which are specific, quantitative, and time-bound measures of progress toward the objective. OKRs help align teams and individuals around a common vision, focus on the most important outcomes, and foster a culture of feedback and learning.In SAFe, OKRs are used at the portfolio, solution, and program levels to communicate and evaluate strategic intent and business value delivery12.Reference:Objectives and Key Results - Scaled Agile Framework,OKRs: A Simple Way to Set and Achieve Your Goals.

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33 comments · newest first

Jimmie 10 months ago

Objectives and key results are essential for measuring success!

Mammie 10 months ago

I think cumulative flow diagrams are more effective for tracking.

Cristal 11 months ago

Wait, ART actual business value? Is that really a thing?

Sharika 11 months ago

Totally agree with OKRs, they really help focus on outcomes.

Rodney 11 months ago

Burn-down charts show progress over time.

Tamra 11 months ago

ART actual business value seems relevant, but I’m confused about how it fits in with tracking progress compared to the others.

Laurena 11 months ago

Objectives and key results sound familiar, and I feel like they definitely relate to measuring progress toward goals.

Cassi 12 months ago

I remember practicing with cumulative flow diagrams, but I can't recall if they specifically track outcomes or just workflow.

Avery 12 months ago

I think burn-down charts are used to track progress, but I'm not entirely sure if they're the best measure for desired outcomes.

Daniel 12 months ago

I'm a little confused by the options. ART actual business value doesn't sound familiar to me. I'll have to guess between the other three choices, but I'm not 100% sure which one is the best answer.

Ngoc 1 year ago

Objectives and key results (OKRs) seem like the obvious choice here. They are specifically designed to track progress toward desired outcomes. I'm pretty confident this is the right answer.

Genevive 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know burn-down charts and cumulative flow diagrams are used to track progress, but I'm not sure if they directly measure progress toward outcomes. Let me re-read the question and options.

Laquita 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project management metrics. I'll think through the options carefully and choose the one that best tracks progress toward desired outcomes.

Merrilee 2 years ago

Objectives and key results? Sounds like a corporate buzzword bingo game to me.

Annmarie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Merrilee

D) ART actual business value measures the value delivered by Agile Release Trains.

Mitzie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Merrilee

C) Objectives and key results help align teams towards common goals.

Noel 2 years ago

↳ replying to Merrilee

B) Cumulative flow diagrams can show bottlenecks in the process.

Edison 2 years ago

↳ replying to Merrilee

A) Burn-down charts are also used to track progress.

Dewitt 2 years ago

D) ART actual business value. Huh, what's that? Sounds like something from an alternate universe.

Brice 2 years ago

A) Burn-down charts. These are useful for tracking progress within a sprint, but not for measuring overall outcomes.

Truman 2 years ago

↳ replying to Brice

C) Objectives and key results. These help align teams and track progress towards achieving desired outcomes.

Barb 2 years ago

↳ replying to Brice

B) Cumulative flow diagrams. These provide a visual representation of work progress and bottlenecks.

Rikki 2 years ago

↳ replying to Brice

A) Burn-down charts. These are useful for tracking progress within a sprint, but not for measuring overall outcomes.

Coral 2 years ago

B) Cumulative flow diagrams. These are great for visualizing the flow of work, but they don't necessarily measure progress against goals.

Celeste 2 years ago

↳ replying to Coral

D) ART actual business value can provide a clear picture of the value delivered by the Agile Release Train.

Ty 2 years ago

↳ replying to Coral

C) Objectives and key results are also a great way to track progress and ensure alignment with goals.

Jani 2 years ago

↳ replying to Coral

A) Burn-down charts are actually the measure that tracks progress toward achieving desired outcomes.

Dorthy 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think Burn-down charts can also track progress effectively.

Amie 2 years ago

I agree with Noelia, Objectives and key results help track progress towards desired outcomes.

Roxane 2 years ago

C) Objectives and key results. This is the only option that directly tracks progress towards desired outcomes.

Mozell 2 years ago

↳ replying to Roxane

B) Cumulative flow diagrams can help visualize work in progress.

Delisa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Roxane

A) Burn-down charts are useful for tracking progress in Agile projects.

Noelia 2 years ago

I think the answer is C) Objectives and key results.

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