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Conducting a PI Planning event is an example of applying cadence-based synchronization in SAFe. A PI Planning event is a two-day face-to-face or virtual meeting where all the members of an ART and Solution Train collaborate to align on a common vision, mission, and backlog, and plan the work for the next Program Increment (PI). A PI is a fixed timebox of 8 to 12 weeks that provides a regular cadence for delivering value. The PI Planning event is synchronized across all the teams and trains in the portfolio, and it occurs at the beginning of every PI. The PI Planning event enables the ART and Solution Train to achieve alignment, collaboration, synchronization, and commitment, as well as to identify and address risks and dependencies. References: = PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework, Exam Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner

The Portfolio Kanban is a method to visualize, manage, and analyze the flow of portfolio epics from ideation to implementation1. It brings structure to analysis and decision making around epics by defining the states and Work in Process (WIP) limits for each state, as well as the entry and exit criteria1. The Portfolio Kanban also helps prioritize and sequence the epics based on the Lean business case and the Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) technique1. The Portfolio Kanban enables the Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) to align the portfolio strategy and investment funding with the implementation capacity of the value streams2. References: Portfolio Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management

 = The “3 Cs” of user stories are three criteria that help to ensure that the requirements in your story are clear, complete, and correct. These three criteria are Card, Conversation, and Confirmation1.

Card: A user story card is a placeholder for a conversation. It is a brief and informal description of a software feature written from the perspective of the end user. It captures the essence of the user’s need, without going into too much detail or technical jargon. It is usually written on a physical or digital card that can be easily moved and prioritized2.

Conversation: A user story card is not enough to convey all the information needed to develop and deliver the feature. It is meant to trigger a conversation between the product owner, the development team, and other stakeholders. The conversation is where the details, assumptions, risks, and acceptance criteria are discussed and clarified. The conversation is also an opportunity to collaborate, negotiate, and validate the user story3.

Confirmation: A user story is not complete until it has a confirmation. This is a set of criteria that define what done looks like for the feature. It is also known as acceptance criteria, and it specifies the conditions that must be met for the user story to be accepted by the product owner and the customer. The confirmation is usually written as a series of testable statements that can be verified by the development team and the product owner4.

References: = 1: 3 C’s of User Stories- Well Explained - KnowledgeHut1; 2: Understanding the three “C”s of agile User Stories - Medium2; 3: 3 C’s For Writing User Stories | 3 C’s of User Stories - PremierAgile3; 4: 3 C’s Of Agile User Stories: A Brief Summary - BarnRaisers, LLC5

The ART planning board, also known as the program board, is a visualization of the PI’s feature delivery dates, feature dependencies among teams, and relevant milestones. It helps the ART align on a common mission and vision, identify and resolve dependencies, and track progress and risks throughout the PI. The ART planning board does not show risks, capacity and load, or epics, although these may be discussed or tracked elsewhere during PI planning or execution. References: ART Planning Board, PI Planning, SAFe Program Board 101

According to the SAFe-for-Teams-SAFe-Practitioner-6-0 documents, a minimum viable product (MVP) is an early and minimal version of a new solution sufficient to prove or disprove an epic hypothesis1. An MVP is not a prototype, a feature, or a product. It is a learning tool that helps validate assumptions, reduce uncertainty, and increase the likelihood of building the right thing2. Therefore, the correct answer is A. A minimal version of a new product used to test a hypothesis. References: Epic - Scaled Agile Framework, What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? | Agile Alliance

 = Making quality everyone’s responsibility is critical to successfully implementing quality in a Lean-Agile environment. This means that all the people involved in creating and delivering value to the customer, from business functions to software applications, share the same quality standards and practices. Quality is not something that can be delegated or outsourced to a separate team or department. It is embedded in the culture, mindset, and behavior of every individual and team. Making quality everyone’s responsibility enables faster feedback, continuous improvement, and higher customer satisfaction12. References: = 1: Built-In Quality - Scaled Agile Framework2; 2: How to Implement Quality in a Lean-Agile Environment Successfully1

The role of the Scrum Master in SAFe is to act as a servant leader who helps teams self-organize, self-manage, and deliver using effective Agile practices. The Scrum Master educates the team on various frameworks and methods, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and SAFe, ensuring that the agreed-upon Agile process is followed. The Scrum Master also helps remove impediments, facilitates team and program events, coaches the team and stakeholders on how to apply the SAFe principles and values, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement and high performance. References: Scrum Master - Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe Scrum Master Roles and Responsibilities - KnowledgeHut

 Story Mapping is a design-thinking technique that helps break down Features while considering the end-to-end user flow. It is a collaborative practice that visually maps the user journey and the activities that the user performs to reach a desired outcome. Story Mapping helps teams understand the user needs, prioritize the backlog, and plan the iterations and PIs. References: Story Mapping, Story, Exam Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner

 According to the SAFe principle, “unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers”, knowledge workers need autonomy, mastery, and purpose to be motivated and creative. Autonomy means giving them the freedom to choose how to do their work, without micromanagement or excessive control. Mastery means providing them with opportunities to learn new skills and improve their craft. Purpose means aligning their work with a meaningful and inspiring vision. These three factors foster intrinsic motivation, which is the drive to perform an activity without any obvious external rewards. References: Principle #8 - Unlock the Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers - Scaled Agile Framework, Principle #8 - Unlock the Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers - Scaled Agile Framework

The product vision is a description of the future state of the product or service under development. It reflects customer and stakeholder needs, as well as the features and capabilities proposed to meet those needs. The product vision is both aspirational and achievable, providing the broader context and purpose of the product or service. It describes the markets, customer segments, user needs, and how the product or service will be different from the competition. The product vision is owned by the product owner, but its development requires input from stakeholders and the scrum team(s). The product vision helps align the team to the product direction and motivates them to deliver value to the customers and stakeholders. References: Vision, Solution Vision, An Insight Into 3 Types of Vision In SAFe®, Product Vision | Agile Product Management, What is a Product Vision | Scrum.org

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