SSM Supporting ART Events Practice Question
Which TWO activities occur during the ART Sync event to ensure the train stays on track? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates frequently mistake the ART Sync for a status reporting meeting rather than a synchronization event focused on PI Objectives, risks, and cross-team dependencies.
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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Reviewing progress toward the PI Objectives and the ART predictability.
The ART Sync combines the visibility of the Scrum of Scrums and the PO Sync. It is designed to provide a holistic view of the progress toward PI Objectives while addressing dependencies and risks that cross team boundaries. It ensures that both the technical execution and the product vision remain aligned.
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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Reviewing progress toward the PI Objectives and the ART predictability.
Why this is correct
Monitoring progress toward PI Objectives is a core function of the ART Sync. By reviewing these goals, the RTE, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners can identify if the train is drifting and take corrective action to ensure the most important business value is delivered by the end.
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Estimating new Features using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF).
Why it's wrong here
WSJF and feature estimation typically happen during backlog refinement or as part of the preparation for the next PI. While the ART Sync might touch on upcoming work, its primary focus is on the execution and synchronization of the current PI's committed objectives and dependencies.
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Conducting individual team retrospectives to improve internal processes.
Why it's wrong here
Individual team retrospectives are private events for the team to improve their own performance. The ART Sync is a higher-level event focused on the coordination across the entire train. Cross-team improvements are handled in the Inspect and Adapt event rather than during the weekly synchronization meetings.
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Discussing and resolving dependencies between teams on the ART.
Why this is correct
Resolving dependencies is a critical component of the ART Sync. Since many features require collaboration across multiple teams, this event provides a formal venue for Scrum Masters to highlight blockers and coordinate the timing of work to ensure that the integrated system remains on schedule.
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Assigning business value to the newly identified uncommitted objectives.
Why it's wrong here
Business value is assigned by Business Owners during the PI Planning event, specifically during the draft plan review or final plan review. It is not an activity that occurs during the ART Sync, which is focused on synchronization and execution rather than initial value assessment.
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