Scaled Agile SAFe-DevOps Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-DevOps exam

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What are two activities performed as part of defining the hypothesis in Continuous Exploration? (Choose two.)

AElicit feedback

BIdentify Metrics based on leading indicators

CUse value stream mapping

DDefine the minimum viable product

EDevelop a detailed business case

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Two activities performed as part of defining the hypothesis in Continuous Exploration are identifying metrics based on leading indicators and defining the minimum viable product. Continuous Exploration (CE) is an aspect of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline that drives innovation and fosters alignment on what should be built by continually exploring the market and customer needs, defining a vision, roadmap, and set of features for a solution that addresses those needs. CE is based on applying customer-centric and design thinking to understand and create alignment on new development opportunities, while recognizing that all such ideas are hypotheses that need to be validated. CE involves four activities: hypothesize, collaborate and research, synthesize, and validate. The hypothesize activity describes the practices for generating ideas and the measurements needed to validate them with customers. The hypothesize activity involves the following practices:

Identifying metrics based on leading indicators -- Leading indicators are metrics that measure the expected outcomes and benefits of the solution, such as customer satisfaction, retention, engagement, and revenue. Leading indicators help to evaluate the validity of the hypotheses and assumptions about the customer value proposition, and to guide the decision making and prioritization of the features. Leading indicators are also known as key performance indicators (KPIs) or objectives and key results (OKRs).

Defining the minimum viable product (MVP) -- An MVP is a version of the solution that has just enough features to test the hypotheses and assumptions about the customer value proposition, and to elicit feedback from the customer. An MVP is not a fully functional or polished product, but rather a learning vehicle that allows the enterprise to validate the problem-solution fit and the product-market fit.An MVP helps to reduce the uncertainty and risk of developing the wrong solution, and to accelerate the learning and discovery process11

by Catalina at Apr 13, 2024, 03:19 PM

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Billy

7 days ago

Totally agree, those are essential steps.

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Nakisha

13 days ago

Elicit feedback and identify metrics are key!

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Annice

19 days ago

I thought developing a detailed business case was important, but now I'm questioning if it fits into this part of Continuous Exploration.

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Howard

24 days ago

I feel like value stream mapping might be related, but I can't recall if it's specifically for defining hypotheses.

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Venita

30 days ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think defining the minimum viable product is key in hypothesis definition.

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Rolland

1 month ago

I think eliciting feedback is definitely one of the activities, but I'm not sure about the second one. Maybe it's identifying metrics?

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Dierdre

1 month ago

I think I know the answer here. Eliciting feedback and identifying metrics based on leading indicators seem like the two key activities for defining the hypothesis.

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Odette

1 month ago

I'm not entirely confident about this one. I'll need to revisit my notes on Continuous Exploration to make sure I select the right activities.

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Jacquelyne

1 month ago

Okay, I've got this. Eliciting feedback and identifying metrics based on leading indicators are definitely part of defining the hypothesis.

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Emmanuel

1 month ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I need to carefully review the options and think through the Continuous Exploration steps.

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German

1 month ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key activities mentioned in the Continuous Exploration process.

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Cristy

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The question is a bit tricky - I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I should review my notes on the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.

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Magda

2 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The question is describing the overall risk management process, so I'm guessing the right answer is A - Risk management.

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Barney

1 year ago

True, but I think in the context of defining the hypothesis, focusing on eliciting feedback and identifying metrics are key activities.

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Laticia

1 year ago

Developing a detailed business case may also be important for aligning stakeholders and justifying resource allocation.

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Alfreda

1 year ago

I believe defining the minimum viable product is crucial in ensuring we focus on delivering valuable features first.

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Dean

1 year ago

I also think using value stream mapping can be helpful in defining the hypothesis.

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Mireya

2 years ago

I agree! Eliciting feedback helps us understand user needs, and identifying metrics helps us track progress.

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Barney

2 years ago

I think in Continuous Exploration, we need to elicit feedback and identify metrics based on leading indicators.

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Rory

2 years ago

Agreed, Donte. Let's keep our focus and nail the rest of this exam. We've got this, team!

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Irma

2 years ago

I agree with Casie. Identifying the right metrics is crucial for testing the hypothesis, and the MVP helps you focus on just the essential features you need to validate your assumptions. The other options don't seem directly related to defining the hypothesis.

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Staci

1 year ago

B) Identify Metrics based on leading indicators

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Viola

1 year ago

A) Elicit feedback

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Casie

2 years ago

Hmm, this question is interesting. I think the two correct activities are B) Identify Metrics based on leading indicators and D) Define the minimum viable product. Defining the hypothesis is all about identifying the key metrics that will help you validate your assumptions and then determining the smallest set of features you can build to test those assumptions.

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