Leading SAFe
Scrum is to agile team as - ANS SAFe is to the agile enterprise
Enabler - ANS Supports the activities needed to extend the Architectural Runway to provide
future business functionality
Enterprise Architects define enablers at which level? - ANS Portfolio level
System and Solution architects define enablers at which level? - ANS Program and Large
Solution Levels
Architectural Runway - ANS 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? - ANS Provides the technical foundation for
developing business initiatives and implementing new features/capabilities
Agile Architecture - ANS 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 - ANS The process of discovering and extending the architecture only as
necessary to implement and validate the next increment of functionality
Intentional Architecture - ANS Purposeful, planned architectural initiatives, which enhance
solutions design, implementation and synchronization
Architecture principles (7) - ANS 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 - ANS Define, Test, Build teams comprised of 5-9 members that deliver working, fully
tested software every two weeks
ART - ANS Agile Release Train, primary vehicles for value delivery at the program level.
Delivers a value stream for the organization.
, Product Manager - ANS They have content authority at the program level, they define and
prioritize the program backlog.
System Architect - ANS They provide user interface design and user experience guidelines and
design elements for the team. They ensure that NFRs are met.
Release Train Engineer - ANS They are the uber scrum masters
UX and Shared Resources - ANS 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 - ANS Cross functional teams that approves frequent releases of
quality solutions to customers.
Features are in which level's backlog? - ANS The Program Level
Which level do features originate? - ANS The Program level or epics at the portfolio level
Features decompose into what? - ANS User Stories
How are features prioritized? - ANS WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
WSJF - ANS Weighted Shortest Job First
Epic - ANS Define large development initiatives that encapsulate the new development
necessary to realize the benefits of investment themes
A business epic is for: - ANS Customer Facing
An architectural epic is for: - ANS Technology solutions
How are epics managed? - ANS Kanban systems
Lean Thinking: Become relentless in: - ANS Reflection and Continuous improvement
House of Lean: Roof - ANS The Goal: Value
Four (4) Pillars in the House of Lean: - ANS Respect for People and Culture, Flow, Innovation,
Relentless Improvement
Respect for People and Culture: - ANS Build partnerships on trust and mutual respect
Scrum is to agile team as - ANS SAFe is to the agile enterprise
Enabler - ANS Supports the activities needed to extend the Architectural Runway to provide
future business functionality
Enterprise Architects define enablers at which level? - ANS Portfolio level
System and Solution architects define enablers at which level? - ANS Program and Large
Solution Levels
Architectural Runway - ANS 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? - ANS Provides the technical foundation for
developing business initiatives and implementing new features/capabilities
Agile Architecture - ANS 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 - ANS The process of discovering and extending the architecture only as
necessary to implement and validate the next increment of functionality
Intentional Architecture - ANS Purposeful, planned architectural initiatives, which enhance
solutions design, implementation and synchronization
Architecture principles (7) - ANS 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 - ANS Define, Test, Build teams comprised of 5-9 members that deliver working, fully
tested software every two weeks
ART - ANS Agile Release Train, primary vehicles for value delivery at the program level.
Delivers a value stream for the organization.
, Product Manager - ANS They have content authority at the program level, they define and
prioritize the program backlog.
System Architect - ANS They provide user interface design and user experience guidelines and
design elements for the team. They ensure that NFRs are met.
Release Train Engineer - ANS They are the uber scrum masters
UX and Shared Resources - ANS 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 - ANS Cross functional teams that approves frequent releases of
quality solutions to customers.
Features are in which level's backlog? - ANS The Program Level
Which level do features originate? - ANS The Program level or epics at the portfolio level
Features decompose into what? - ANS User Stories
How are features prioritized? - ANS WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
WSJF - ANS Weighted Shortest Job First
Epic - ANS Define large development initiatives that encapsulate the new development
necessary to realize the benefits of investment themes
A business epic is for: - ANS Customer Facing
An architectural epic is for: - ANS Technology solutions
How are epics managed? - ANS Kanban systems
Lean Thinking: Become relentless in: - ANS Reflection and Continuous improvement
House of Lean: Roof - ANS The Goal: Value
Four (4) Pillars in the House of Lean: - ANS Respect for People and Culture, Flow, Innovation,
Relentless Improvement
Respect for People and Culture: - ANS Build partnerships on trust and mutual respect
