Discuss Scaled Agile SSM Exam Topic 5 Question 1

What is one benefit of PI Planning?

AIt maximizes team capacity

BIt aligns the ART to established DevOps practices

CIt fosters cross-team dependencies

DAllows for faster decision-making

Suggested Answer: D

One benefit of PI Planning is that it allows for faster decision-making by bringing together all the members of the Agile Release Train (ART) and the relevant stakeholders in a face-to-face (or virtual) event. PI Planning provides an opportunity for the ART to align on a common vision and mission, review the business context and priorities, identify and resolve dependencies and risks, and commit to a realistic and achievable plan for the next Program Increment (PI). By having everyone involved in the planning process, the ART can leverage the collective knowledge and expertise of the participants, reduce ambiguity and uncertainty, and make informed and timely decisions that support the delivery of value to the customers. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

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18 comments · newest first

Frank 11 months ago

Not convinced it actually maximizes anything.

Gail 11 months ago

Faster decision-making is a big win!

Mozelle 11 months ago

Wait, does it really foster cross-team dependencies?

Virgie 11 months ago

Totally agree, it aligns everyone on the same page.

Stephaine 12 months ago

It maximizes team capacity for sure!

Giuseppe 12 months ago

I studied that PI Planning helps maximize team capacity, but I can't recall if that's the main benefit they were emphasizing.

Gilbert 12 months ago

I feel like fostering cross-team dependencies is a downside, not a benefit. I might be mixing it up with another practice question.

Justine 1 year ago

I remember something about aligning teams to DevOps practices during PI Planning, so maybe option B is correct?

Jesus 1 year ago

I think one benefit of PI Planning is that it allows for faster decision-making, but I'm not entirely sure.

Murray 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know PI Planning is important, but I'm not sure about the specific benefits. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can eliminate some of these options.

Antonio 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll have to think it through a bit more. Maybe it has something to do with maximizing team capacity or faster decision-making?

Refugia 1 year ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is B - it aligns the ART to established DevOps practices.

Shawnee 1 year ago

Okay, let me see. PI Planning is all about aligning the Agile Release Train, so I'm guessing the answer has to do with that. I'll go with B - it aligns the ART to established DevOps practices.

Junita 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question, I should be able to handle it. Adding the new enumeration values and modifying the switch statement seems pretty straightforward.

Billy 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a pretty straightforward question about LTE network concepts. I think I've got a good handle on this topic, so I'll give it a shot.

Huey 1 year ago

I've got a good handle on Horizon desktop deployment, so I feel confident I can pick the right answer here. Let me think it through step-by-step.

Jolene 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should focus on the security aspect or the mobile testing aspect. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Desmond 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the differences between MRK and MRR before selecting an answer.

Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 5 Question 1 Discussion