SSM Supporting ART Events Practice Question
A Scrum Master notices that the System Demo is frequently delayed because teams are struggling to integrate their code at the end of the iteration. What is the best way to support this ART event?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often suggest manual coordination or meetings, failing to recognize that technical practices like Continuous Integration are the only scalable way to solve systemic integration delays in SAFe.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Encourage the team to adopt Continuous Integration and align on integration points.
The System Demo relies on the ability to show integrated work from all teams on the Agile Release Train. If integration is failing, the Scrum Master must advocate for technical practices like Continuous Integration and more frequent synchronization to ensure the demo remains a viable mechanism for gathering stakeholder feedback and measuring progress.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Suggest moving the System Demo to every other iteration to allow more time.
Why it's wrong here
Reducing the frequency of the System Demo delays the feedback loop and masks underlying integration problems. SAFe requires a demo every iteration to ensure the ART is actually making progress. Moving the event further apart increases the risk of discovering major architectural or integration flaws too late.
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Ask the Product Owner to demo only the features that are fully completed.
Why it's wrong here
While only completed work should be shown, focusing only on isolated features misses the point of the System Demo, which is to show the integrated system. If the teams cannot integrate, the system is not truly functional, and the demo fails to provide a realistic view.
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Encourage the team to adopt Continuous Integration and align on integration points.
Why this is correct
Coaching the team on Continuous Integration ensures that code is merged and tested frequently throughout the iteration. By aligning on integration points with other teams, the ART reduces the 'integration debt' that typically causes delays, making the System Demo a smoother and more valuable event for stakeholders.
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Request that the System Architect takes over the integration responsibilities.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning integration to a single person like the System Architect creates a bottleneck and removes responsibility from the Agile teams. In SAFe, teams are responsible for ensuring their work integrates with the rest of the system, and the Scrum Master should foster this cross-functional accountability.
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