Scaled Agile Exam SAFe-SPC Topic 8 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 8

How does a team calculate its initial velocity during its first PI Planning meeting when teams don't have historic data?

AAssign 8 points per team member (not counting the Scrum Master and Product Owner) and subtract 1 point for each holiday or vacation day.

BIt is not recommended to calculate velocity until the team has completed its first PI.

CAllow teams to establish their own velocity and then roll them up to calculate the velocity of the train.

DAssign 10 points per team member (not counting the Scrum Master and Product Owner) and subtract 1 point for each holiday or vacation day.

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by Mabel at Jun 23, 2024, 04:03 AM

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Arlette

1 months ago

Calculating velocity without data? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, like trying to navigate a maze with your eyes closed.

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Graciela

2 months ago

Option A is the clear winner here. 8 points per team member, minus a point for each vacation day. It's a tried and true method, like a good ol' velocity calculator recipe.

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Cristal

5 days ago

I think it's important to establish a baseline for velocity early on, and option A helps with that.

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Isaiah

6 days ago

It definitely simplifies the process and provides a consistent method for all teams.

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Mitsue

12 days ago

I agree, option A seems like the most practical approach for calculating initial velocity.

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I'm going with option C. Let the teams decide their own velocity, and then roll it up. It's like trusting the team to know what they're doing, instead of forcing them into a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Danica

12 days ago

Exactly, continuous improvement is key in Agile practices.

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Dean

1 months ago

That's a valid point. It's important for teams to reflect and adjust their velocity as they gain more experience.

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Billy

1 months ago

But what if some teams overestimate or underestimate their velocity?

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Corinne

1 months ago

I agree, option C allows for autonomy and trust in the team's capabilities.

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Patria

2 months ago

Oooh, option D sounds juicy! 10 points per team member, subtract a point for each holiday. That's like a sugar rush for the velocity calculation!

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Cordell

1 months ago

User 2: I agree, we don't want to set unrealistic expectations right from the start.

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Gianna

1 months ago

User 1: Option D does sound tempting, but we should consider the team's capacity too.

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Jesusita

2 months ago

Option B is the way to go. How can you calculate velocity without any historical data? That's like trying to run before you can walk.

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Ardella

2 months ago

I agree with Deonna, option C seems more flexible and realistic for our team.

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Deonna

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe option C is better as it allows teams to establish their own velocity.

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Brittni

3 months ago

I think we should go with option A and assign 8 points per team member.

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Scaled Agile Exam SAFe-SPC Topic 8 Question 19 Discussion

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Arlette

Graciela

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Cordell

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Brittni