Under uncertainty, which practice transforms unpredictable events into predictable ones and supports regular systemwide integration?

• A. Decentralized control
• B. Cadence + Synchronization
• C. Timeboxing
• D. Continuous deployment

Answer: (B)

Cadence + Synchronization establishes a fixed, shared rhythm across the Agile Release Train and its teams, turning uncertainty into predictable delivery points. Cadence sets the regular timing for iterations and program increments, providing a reliable heartbeat for planning, integration, and review. Synchronization ensures all teams align to that same schedule, coordinating dependencies so work from multiple teams can be integrated and tested together at known points. This combination enables regular system-wide integration because the integrated system is evaluated at predictable intervals, even when individual work streams face unpredictable changes. Other options may constrain time or automate deployment, but they don’t by themselves create the necessary cross-team rhythm and alignment for consistent, end-to-end integration.