Does an Agile Release Train's cadence require synchronization to ensure delivery?

• A. Yes, the cadence alone ensures delivery.
• B. Only teams synchronize, not the ART.
• C. No, synchronization with the cadence is required.
• D. Cadence is not relevant to delivery.

Answer: (C)

Cadence gives the train a regular rhythm, establishing when planning, development cycles, integration, and reviews happen. But delivering a cohesive increment across all teams requires real coordination at the program level. Synchronization ensures teams align their work, dependencies are managed, and features are integrated and demonstrated together within each ART cadence. Without synchronization, the cadence alone won’t guarantee delivery because effort could be out of sync, causing integration gaps and misaligned commitments. So, you need synchronization with the cadence to actually deliver.