LEADING SAFE CERTIFICATION EXAM(2022/2023) 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS/SAFE CERTIFICATION EXAM
Scrum is to agile team as - ANSWER: SAFe is to the agile enterprise
Enabler - ANSWER: Supports the activities needed to extend the Architectural
Runway to provide future business functionality
Enterprise Architects define enablers at which level? - ANSWER: Portfolio level
System and Solution architects define enablers at which level? - ANSWER: Program
and Large Solution Levels
Architectural Runway - ANSWER: Consists of the existing code, components and
technical infrastructure needed to implement near-term features without excessive
redesign and delay
Why is the Architectural Runway necessary? - ANSWER: Provides the technical
foundation for developing business initiatives and implementing new
features/capabilities
Agile Architecture - ANSWER: A set of values and practices that support the active
evolution of the design and architecture of a system while implementing new system
capabilities
Emergent Design - ANSWER: The process of discovering and extending the
architecture only as necessary to implement and validate the next increment of
functionality
Intentional Architecture - ANSWER: Purposeful, planned architectural initiatives,
which enhance solutions design, implementation and synchronization
Architecture principles (7) - ANSWER: 1. Design emerges. Architecture is a
collaboration.
2. The bigger the system, the longer the runway.
3. Build the simplest architecture that can possibly work.
4. When in doubt, code or model it out.
5. They build it, they test it
6. There is no monopoly on innovation
7. Implement architectural flow
DBT - ANSWER: Define, Test, Build teams comprised of 5-9 members that deliver
working, fully tested software every two weeks
, ART - ANSWER: Agile Release Train, primary vehicles for value delivery at the
program level. Delivers a value stream for the organization.
Product Manager - ANSWER: They have content authority at the program level, they
define and prioritize the program backlog.
System Architect - ANSWER: They provide user interface design and user experience
guidelines and design elements for the team. They ensure that NFRs are met.
Release Train Engineer - ANSWER: They are the uber scrum masters
UX and Shared Resources - ANSWER: They provide user interface design, user
experience guidelines and design elements for the teams. They could provide
security, performance and database administration across teams.
Release Management Team - ANSWER: Cross functional teams that approves
frequent releases of quality solutions to customers.
Features are in which level's backlog? - ANSWER: The Program Level
Which level do features originate? - ANSWER: The Program level or epics at the
portfolio level
Features decompose into what? - ANSWER: User Stories
How are features prioritized? - ANSWER: WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
WSJF - ANSWER: Weighted Shortest Job First
Epic - ANSWER: Define large development initiatives that encapsulate the new
development necessary to realize the benefits of investment themes
A business epic is for: - ANSWER: Customer Facing
An architectural epic is for: - ANSWER: Technology solutions
How are epics managed? - ANSWER: Kanban systems
Lean Thinking: Become relentless in: - ANSWER: Reflection and Continuous
improvement
House of Lean: Roof - ANSWER: The Goal: Value
Four (4) Pillars in the House of Lean: - ANSWER: Respect for People and Culture,
Flow, Innovation, Relentless Improvement
VERIFIED ANSWERS/SAFE CERTIFICATION EXAM
Scrum is to agile team as - ANSWER: SAFe is to the agile enterprise
Enabler - ANSWER: Supports the activities needed to extend the Architectural
Runway to provide future business functionality
Enterprise Architects define enablers at which level? - ANSWER: Portfolio level
System and Solution architects define enablers at which level? - ANSWER: Program
and Large Solution Levels
Architectural Runway - ANSWER: Consists of the existing code, components and
technical infrastructure needed to implement near-term features without excessive
redesign and delay
Why is the Architectural Runway necessary? - ANSWER: Provides the technical
foundation for developing business initiatives and implementing new
features/capabilities
Agile Architecture - ANSWER: A set of values and practices that support the active
evolution of the design and architecture of a system while implementing new system
capabilities
Emergent Design - ANSWER: The process of discovering and extending the
architecture only as necessary to implement and validate the next increment of
functionality
Intentional Architecture - ANSWER: Purposeful, planned architectural initiatives,
which enhance solutions design, implementation and synchronization
Architecture principles (7) - ANSWER: 1. Design emerges. Architecture is a
collaboration.
2. The bigger the system, the longer the runway.
3. Build the simplest architecture that can possibly work.
4. When in doubt, code or model it out.
5. They build it, they test it
6. There is no monopoly on innovation
7. Implement architectural flow
DBT - ANSWER: Define, Test, Build teams comprised of 5-9 members that deliver
working, fully tested software every two weeks
, ART - ANSWER: Agile Release Train, primary vehicles for value delivery at the
program level. Delivers a value stream for the organization.
Product Manager - ANSWER: They have content authority at the program level, they
define and prioritize the program backlog.
System Architect - ANSWER: They provide user interface design and user experience
guidelines and design elements for the team. They ensure that NFRs are met.
Release Train Engineer - ANSWER: They are the uber scrum masters
UX and Shared Resources - ANSWER: They provide user interface design, user
experience guidelines and design elements for the teams. They could provide
security, performance and database administration across teams.
Release Management Team - ANSWER: Cross functional teams that approves
frequent releases of quality solutions to customers.
Features are in which level's backlog? - ANSWER: The Program Level
Which level do features originate? - ANSWER: The Program level or epics at the
portfolio level
Features decompose into what? - ANSWER: User Stories
How are features prioritized? - ANSWER: WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
WSJF - ANSWER: Weighted Shortest Job First
Epic - ANSWER: Define large development initiatives that encapsulate the new
development necessary to realize the benefits of investment themes
A business epic is for: - ANSWER: Customer Facing
An architectural epic is for: - ANSWER: Technology solutions
How are epics managed? - ANSWER: Kanban systems
Lean Thinking: Become relentless in: - ANSWER: Reflection and Continuous
improvement
House of Lean: Roof - ANSWER: The Goal: Value
Four (4) Pillars in the House of Lean: - ANSWER: Respect for People and Culture,
Flow, Innovation, Relentless Improvement
