SAFe for Architects (ARCH) Architect Practice Questions

A team in your ART is facing architectural bottlenecks. What is your best course of action as an architect?

• AA. Ignore the issue
• BB. Suggest a different team
• CC. Review and adjust architecture
• DD. Push for more resources

During a PI Planning session, which action should an architect take when they identify a critical architectural risk?

• AA. Wait until after PI
• BB. Discuss with management
• CC. Document it later
• DD. Raise the risk in the session

As an architect, how do you ensure alignment between architectural vision and team deliverables?

• AA. Leave teams to decide
• BB. Regularly attend team ceremonies
• CC. Conduct a one-time review
• DD. Review only releases

If significant changes to the market landscape arise, what should an architect do?

• AA. Reassess the architecture
• BB. Ignore the changes
• CC. Change the team focus
• DD. Stick to original plan

An architect has been asked to validate an innovative technology. What is their first step?

• AA. Conduct a risk assessment
• BB. Ignore the request
• CC. Decide immediately
• DD. Consult with business

What role does an architect play in fostering a culture of innovation within an ART?

• AA. Review all ideas
• BB. Encourage experimentation
• CC. Limit creativity
• DD. Dictate solutions

A team encountered difficulties during a spike. How should the architect assist?

• AA. Review the spike outcome
• BB. Dismiss the issues
• CC. Wait for a report
• DD. Transfer responsibilities

If stakeholders are unhappy with a recent release, what should an architect do?

• AA. Blame the teams
• BB. Explain limitations
• CC. Ignore the concerns
• DD. Gather feedback