SSM Supporting ART Events Practice Question
During the final plan review of PI Planning, the train is ROAMing risks. A team identifies a risk that they cannot resolve themselves, but the Release Train Engineer (RTE) takes ownership of it to find a solution later. How should this risk be categorized?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'Owned' with 'Resolved'. 'Owned' means we have a person responsible for it, but the risk itself still exists. 'Resolved' means the risk is no longer a concern.
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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Owned
The ROAM acronym stands for Resolved, Owned, Accepted, and Mitigated. When a risk is 'Owned,' it means that someone (in this case, the RTE) has taken responsibility for the risk because it cannot be resolved during the planning event. The owner will track the risk to ensure it is eventually addressed.
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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Owned
Why this is correct
Owned risks are those that cannot be resolved during PI Planning. By assigning an owner, the ART ensures that the risk doesn't fall through the cracks. The owner is responsible for managing the risk and reporting back on its status during subsequent ART Sync or Coach Sync meetings.
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Accepted
Why it's wrong here
Accepted risks are those that the train simply acknowledges and chooses to live with, often because the cost of mitigation is higher than the potential impact. If the RTE is actively working to find a solution, the risk is not merely being accepted; it is being actively managed.
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Mitigated
Why it's wrong here
A risk is mitigated when a plan is developed to reduce its impact or probability. While the RTE taking ownership is a step toward mitigation, 'Mitigated' usually implies that a specific technical or process-based countermeasure has already been identified and incorporated into the team's or train's plan.
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Resolved
Why it's wrong here
A risk is only resolved if it is completely eliminated or no longer poses a threat to the PI. Simply having an owner does not make the risk go away; it just means there is a clear line of accountability for dealing with it as the Program Increment progresses.
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