SAFE-SP · Question #71
What is meant by Realistic in the SMART model used for PI Objectives?
The correct answer is B. all factors are under full control. In the SMART model for PI Objectives, Realistic means the team has full control over all factors needed to achieve the objective - they aren't dependent on external teams, unresolved dependencies, or uncertain outside forces. Option A is wrong because an objective relying on…
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What is meant by Realistic in the SMART model used for PI Objectives?
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- Afactors are out of control
- Ball factors are under full control
- Cnone of the above
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A4% (2)
- B93% (43)
- C2% (1)
Explanation
In the SMART model for PI Objectives, Realistic means the team has full control over all factors needed to achieve the objective - they aren't dependent on external teams, unresolved dependencies, or uncertain outside forces. Option A is wrong because an objective relying on factors out of control is actually unrealistic and risky, making it a poor PI Objective. Option C is eliminated because B is indeed the correct answer. A helpful memory tip: think of R = Relies only on us - if your team owns everything required to deliver the objective without waiting on others, it passes the "Realistic" test.
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