SAFe-SPC Exam Questions & Answers

WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) is calculated for each item (Feature, Capability, Epic) based on its own Cost of Delay and job size, not inherited from a parent item. Features are prioritized independently, even if derived from higher-level items.

SAFe 6.0 Website: WSJF

SPC 6.0 Guide: ''WSJF is calculated per item at each backlog level; ranking is not inherited.''

Capabilities are managed in the Value Stream Kanban, where they are prioritized and broken down into Features for ARTs.

''Capabilities live in the Value Stream Kanban and are split into Features for implementation by ARTs.''

(Source: SAFe 6.0 Framework: Capabilities, Value Stream Kanban)

One of the key measures of success in Design Thinking, as highlighted in SAFe, is whether the solution is ''desirable''---that is, if it meets real customer needs. Desirability is one of the three core aspects evaluated (desirable, feasible, viable) in Design Thinking.

SAFe 6.0, ''Design Thinking'' article

SPC 6.0 Guide, ''Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery''

In the transition to SAFe, traditional program managers most often assume the role of Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Value Stream Engineer (VSE).

The RTE is described as ''the chief Scrum Master for the train,'' focusing on program-level facilitation, coordination, and execution---duties very similar to those of a traditional program manager.

The VSE supports the coordination of multiple ARTs in a Solution Train.

The SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) 6.0 guide explicitly notes:

''Program managers typically become Release Train Engineers (RTEs) or Value Stream Engineers (VSEs) in SAFe, as these roles align with their experience in coordinating teams and managing delivery at scale.''

SAFe 6.0 Website: Release Train Engineer

SPC 6.0 Guide, ''Leading the Change'' section: ''Program Managers may serve as RTEs or VSEs, leveraging their background in multi-team delivery.''

Lean-Agile leaders in SAFe are characterized by:

A: Establishing clear objectives, providing clarity and direction.

D: Supporting decentralized decision-making, empowering teams.

E: Emphasizing lifelong learning, modeling and fostering a growth mindset.

Leaders do not directly develop solutions (B)---that's the teams' responsibility. Protecting subordinates from all outside influence (C) is not Lean-Agile leadership; instead, leaders encourage collaboration and openness.

SAFe 6.0 Website: Lean-Agile Leadership

SPC 6.0 Guide: ''Lean-Agile leaders provide vision, enable autonomy, and model learning.''