A. It involves multiple Agile Release Trains
B. It is developed within a single Agile Team
C. It is fully completed by a single Agile Release Train within one PI
D. It is prioritized using weighted shortest job first (WSJF)
E. It has one Capability as a parent
The two statements that are true about a Feature in the context of Agile and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) are:
C. It is fully completed by a single Agile Release Train within one PI (Program Increment)
D. It is prioritized using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)
Why these are correct
C. It is fully completed by a single Agile Release Train within one PI:
- Features in SAFe are sized and defined so that they can be delivered by an Agile Release Train (ART) within a single Program Increment (PI), which typically lasts 8-12 weeks. This ensures that value is delivered incrementally and allows for regular evaluation and adjustment of priorities.
D. It is prioritized using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF):
- SAFe utilizes the WSJF method to prioritize Features (and Capabilities in larger solution contexts). WSJF is a quantitative technique that helps prioritize jobs (features, capabilities, etc.) based on the cost of delay divided by the job duration. It enables decision-makers to sequence jobs in a way that delivers maximum economic benefit.
Why the others are not correct
- It involves multiple Agile Release Trains: While some larger initiatives (termed Capabilities or Epics) may require efforts from multiple Agile Release Trains, a Feature is generally scoped to be deliverable by a single ART within one PI.
- It is developed within a single Agile Team: While a single Agile Team may work on aspects of a Feature, Features are typically larger work items that require efforts from multiple teams within an Agile Release Train to be completed.
- It has one Capability as a parent: This statement might be misleading without proper context. In SAFe, Features indeed can be part of larger Capabilities (in the context of the Large Solution or Portfolio levels). However, not all features are directly associated with a Capability; they may directly support the business objectives or themes at the program level. Saying a Feature “has one Capability as a parent” simplifies the varied ways Features can be structured within SAFe.
Other SAFe Scrum Master Question – Inspect and Adapt events occur at which two SAFe levels? (Choose Two)