Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Advanced Scrum Master Practice Exam

Which two responsibilities belong to the Release Train Engineer (RTE)?

1. Facilitate team retrospectives

2. Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt

3. Maintain product quality

4. Facilitate PI Planning readiness and the event itself

The correct answer is: Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt

The responsibilities of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) are centered around ensuring that the Agile Release Train (ART) operates smoothly and effectively. One of the key responsibilities is to drive relentless improvement through the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) initiative. This involves leveraging the I&A events to identify areas for improvement, gathering feedback from all team members, and encouraging a culture of continuous enhancement across the ART. By focusing on relentless improvement, the RTE helps teams to better align with their goals and enhances their performance over time. Facilitating team retrospectives is typically a responsibility of the Scrum Master at the team level, not the RTE, who focuses on the broader program level. Maintaining product quality is an essential aspect of Agile but is usually the responsibility of the individual teams and Product Owners rather than the RTE. While facilitating PI Planning readiness and the event itself is indeed one of the vital functions of the RTE, it does not encompass the broader theme of ongoing improvement which is captured in driving the Inspect and Adapt process. Therefore, while multiple responsibilities are critical, the focus on relentless improvement distinctly aligns with the RTE's role.