In SAFe®, the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event is critical for enabling relentless improvement at the Agile Release Train (ART) level. It consists of three parts: the PI System Demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement, and a problem-solving workshop.
An important anti-pattern during I&A is when not enough preparation goes into the quantitative and qualitative measurement section. Without proper preparation—such as collecting team metrics, business value achievement data, and feedback—the event loses its empirical foundation. Teams may focus only on anecdotal issues instead of addressing measurable trends or root causes.
The I&A relies on meaningful metrics to guide discussion, measure performance, and identify systemic improvements. Poor preparation in this section weakens the effectiveness of the event and prevents data-driven decision-making.
From SAFe guidance:
“The I&A event requires preparation of quantitative and qualitative data. Insufficient preparation reduces the quality of the session and limits learning.”
Thus, the correct answer is D. Not enough preparation goes into the quantitative and qualitative measurement section.
