Scaled Agile SAFe-SGP - SAFe 5 Government Practitioner Exam (5.0)

 According to the System Demo article on the Scaled Agile Framework website, objective milestones, like the System Demo, are useful because they provide tangible evidence of progress and allow for cost-effective adjustments towards an optimum solution. The article states that “The system demo offers the ART a fact-based measure of current, system-level progress within the PI. It’s the true measure of ART velocity and progress. Achieving this requires implementing the scalable engineering practices necessary to support Continuous Integration across the ART.” The article also states that “The system demo provides the opportunity to get fast feedback from the stakeholders, which is essential for building the right solution. The feedback can be used to validate assumptions, evaluate hypotheses, and identify potential pivots or changes in direction. The system demo also helps to identify and resolve any integration issues, dependencies, or risks that may affect the solution’s fitness for purpose or compliance.” Therefore, the correct answers are D, they provide tangible evidence of progress, and E, they allow for cost-effective adjustments towards an optimum solution. The other options are not accurate, as they are not the reasons why objective milestones are useful. They do not necessarily allow the contracting officer to release funds for payment, satisfy phase-gate governance processes, or satisfy a SAFe requirement.

According to the Core Values article on the Scaled Agile Framework website, relentless improvement is one of the four core values of SAFe, along with alignment, transparency, and respect for people. The article states that “Relentless improvement is a constant sense of danger combined with a paranoid desire to find a better way. It’s a culture of organizational self-assessment, problem-solving, and action. It’s a willingness to change before the crisis forces us to do so. It’s a commitment to relentless reflection and a continuous learning journey.” Therefore, the correct answer is C, relentless improvement. The other options are not accurate, as they are not the core values of SAFe. Intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers is a principle, not a value, of SAFe. Individuals and interactions is a value of the Agile Manifesto, not of SAFe. Built-in quality is an aspect of SAFe, not a value.

One benefit of Program Increment (PI) Planning is that it builds the social network on which the Agile Release Train (ART) depends1. PI planning is a face-to-face event that establishes communication and collaboration among all team members and stakeholders2. It fosters a sense of shared mission and vision, trust and respect, and collective ownership and accountability3. It also helps to create a culture of learning and innovation within the ART4.

1: PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework 2: The Ultimate Guide to PI Planning [2023 SAFe Edition] - Easy Agile 3: Program Increment (PI) is the Heart of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 4: PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework