SP-SAFE-PRACTITIONER practice question 9 of 35

Team A is a maintenance team that cannot always predictably plan their work. They like to meet daily to review the needs of the system and plan for how they can quickly address those needs during the workday. Which of the following SAFe Lean-Agile methods should Team A use to plan and execute their work?

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Answer options
A: SAFe Platform Team
B: SAFe Enabling Team
C: SAFe Team Kanban Correct answer
D: SAFe XP Team
Correct Answer:
C. SAFe Team Kanban
Explanation

SAFe Team Kanban is a method designed for teams whose work is characterized by a continuous flow of tasks and unpredictable arrival rates, such as maintenance or support teams. The scenario describes a team that cannot plan predictably and needs to respond quickly to emerging needs. Kanban helps manage this by visualizing workflow, limiting Work in Process (WIP), and using a flow-based approach rather than time-boxed iterations. The daily meeting aligns with Kanban's practice of daily stand-ups to manage the flow of work for that day.

Why Incorrect

A. A SAFe Platform Team is a team topology that provides services to other teams; it describes the team's purpose, not its workflow method.
B. A SAFe Enabling Team is a team topology that provides specialized skills or support; it describes the team's function, not its process.
D. SAFe XP (Extreme Programming) is a set of software engineering practices that can be used by any team, but it doesn't specifically address the workflow management of unpredictable work.

References

1. Scaled Agile, Inc. (2023). Team Kanban. Scaled Agile Framework. Retrieved from https://www.scaledagileframework.com/team-kanban/. The article states, "Kanban systems are used by teams that are focused on maintenance and support... where priorities can shift on a daily basis."

2. Scaled Agile, Inc. (2023). Agile Teams. Scaled Agile Framework. Retrieved from https://www.scaledagileframework.com/agile-teams/. This article describes how teams can be organized by topology (stream-aligned, enabling, etc.) and can use different methods like Scrum or Kanban.

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