Question 1

The work within one state of a team's Kanban board is being completed at
varying times, sometimes running faster and sometimes slower than the next
state. What could resolve this issue?

ACombine the two states to avoid the varying work flow

BRedesign the board to ensure a smooth flow of work

CCreate a buffer state between the two states to regulate the situation

DMatch skill sets to the WIP states and hold individuals accountable in order
to smooth out flow
Answer : C

Creating a buffer state between two states in a Kanban board can help regulate
the flow of work and address the varying completion times.
Buffer State Purpose: Acts as a holding area to balance the flow between
different stages of work, smoothing out variances in completion times.
Flow Regulation: Ensures that work can continue smoothly without bottlenecks
or idle times.
Work In Progress (WIP) Limits: Helps maintain a steady flow by preventing too
much work from accumulating in any one state.
This approach aligns with Lean principles of managing flow and reducing
variability in processes.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Training Material, Chapter on Kanban Systems.

Question 2
What is a benefit of an Agile Release Train that has both cadence and
synchronization?

AThe Agile Release Train is able to control the injection on new work
BDependencies are identified across the Agile Release Train
CTeams participate in the portfolio backlog refinement
DThe entire system is iterating
Answer : D

Cadence: Refers to a regular, predictable schedule that sets the rhythm for the
team or ART (Agile Release Train) activities. It helps in aligning planning,
development, and delivery cycles.
Synchronization: Ensures that multiple teams or ARTs work together in
harmony, aligning their schedules, dependencies, and delivery efforts.
Benefit Explanation: Having both cadence and synchronization means that all
teams within the ART are working in a coordinated manner, iterating together.
This alignment ensures that dependencies are managed, integration happens
regularly, and the system evolves cohesively.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe promotes cadence and synchronization to manage complex dependencies
and ensure that all parts of the system evolve together, enhancing overall
system integrity and quality.

Question 3
A team integrates and tests the Stories on the last day of the Iteration. This has
become a pattern for the last three Iterations. Why is this considered an anti-
pattern?

ABecause the team is waterfalling the Iteration

BBecause the team demonstrates the full Stories to the Product Owner
during the Iteration review

CBecause the team consistently meets their commitments, and the Product
Owner accepts the Stories

DBecause it is difficult to manage dependencies with other teams

Answer : A

Waterfalling the Iteration: The term 'waterfalling' in an Agile context refers to

the anti-pattern where teams delay integration, testing, and other critical
activities until the end of the iteration, mimicking the Waterfall model of
sequential phases.
Agile Practice: In Agile, the goal is to continuously integrate and test stories
throughout the iteration. This practice ensures that issues are identified and
addressed early, and the product increment is always in a potentially shippable
state.
Anti-pattern Explanation: Integrating and testing stories only on the last day of
the iteration means the team is not practicing continuous integration. This can
lead to hidden defects, reduced quality, and last-minute rushes that jeopardize
the team's ability to meet commitments effectively.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe emphasizes continuous integration and regular testing as key practices to
maintain quality and agility. Delaying these activities to the end of the iteration
undermines these principles and can lead to significant issues.

Question 4
What is the primary measurement during Inspect and Adapt?

AProgram predictability measure

BTeam NPS score

CNumber of Features delivered

DNumber of automated tests

Answer : A
The primary measurement during the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event in SAFe is
the program predictability measure. This metric assesses the Agile Release
Train's (ART) ability to deliver on its commitments within a Program Increment
(PI). It helps teams understand how accurately they can plan and execute work,
providing a basis for continuous improvement. By focusing on predictability,
organizations can improve their planning processes, align better with business
objectives, and ensure more reliable delivery of value.

Question 5
How is average lead time measured in a Kanban system?

ABy taking the average velocity over the last three iterations

BMeasure the vertical distance between arrival and departure lines on a

cumulative flow diagram

CMeasure the horizontal distance between arrival and departure lines on a

cumulative flow diagram

DMeasure the lead time for at least three items and calculate the statistical
mean of the items

Reveal Answer
Answer : C

In a Kanban system, average lead time is measured by observing the horizontal

distance between the arrival and departure lines on a cumulative flow diagram
(CFD). The CFD visualizes the flow of work items through various stages of the
workflow. The horizontal distance between the points where work items enter
and leave a particular stage represents the lead time. By calculating this
distance over multiple items, teams can determine the average lead time,
providing insights into process efficiency and areas for potential improvement.

Question 6
What is one output from the problem-solving workshop?
 AROAMed risks

BAll the potential Solutions the team could identify

CAn assessment report

DTop improvement items for the next PI

Reveal Answer
Answer : D

One of the primary outputs from the problem-solving workshop in SAFe is

identifying the top improvement items for the next Program Increment (PI).
These workshops focus on analyzing issues, determining root causes, and
formulating actionable improvements. By prioritizing and committing to these
improvement items, teams can systematically address problems and enhance
their performance and productivity in subsequent PIs.

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Question 7
What is one problem with phase-gate Milestones?

AThey assume a point Solution exists and can be built right the first time

BThey force design decisions too late in the process

CThey account for variability inherent in the process

DThey require the Product Owner to act as gatekeeper or guardian of the

process
Reveal Answer
Answer : A

Phase-gate milestones are traditional project management mechanisms that

mark the end of one phase and the beginning of another. One major problem
with phase-gate milestones is that they assume a point solution exists and can
be built correctly the first time. This assumption does not account for the
iterative nature of Agile methodologies, where solutions are developed
incrementally and iteratively, with feedback loops and continuous
improvement. Assuming a point solution can be finalized early often leads to
rigidity, lack of adaptability, and higher risks of delivering a product that does
not meet the actual needs or expectations.

Question Type: Single Choice

What is one characteristic of an effective Agile Team?

Options:

A To reliably deliver value by deploying features

B Uses their manager to define work prioritization

C Team members focus on improving their own, specialized skill sets

D Has team members who always agree with other's ideas

Answer: A

Explanation:
An effective Agile Team focuses on delivering value by reliably
deploying features that meet customer needs.
Value Delivery: The primary measure of success for an Agile team
is the continuous delivery of valuable, working software.
Customer Focus: Teams work collaboratively to understand and
deliver what is most valuable to customers.
Incremental Progress: Regularly delivering increments of the
product that are potentially shippable ensures continuous feedback
and improvement.
This characteristic emphasizes the Agile principle of delivering
working software frequently, with a focus on customer value.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Training Material, Chapter on Agile
Teams.

Question Type: Single Choice

The work within one state of a team's Kanban board is being completed at varying times,
sometimes running faster and sometimes slower than the next state. What could resolve this
issue?

Options:

A Combine the two states to avoid the varying work flow

B Redesign the board to ensure a smooth flow of work

C Create a buffer state between the two states to regulate the situation

D Match skill sets to the WIP states and hold individuals accountable in order to smooth out
flow

Answer: C

Explanation:
Creating a buffer state between two states in a Kanban board can
help regulate the flow of work and address the varying completion
times.
Buffer State Purpose: Acts as a holding area to balance the flow
between different stages of work, smoothing out variances in
completion times.
Flow Regulation: Ensures that work can continue smoothly without
bottlenecks or idle times.
Work In Progress (WIP) Limits: Helps maintain a steady flow by
preventing too much work from accumulating in any one state.
This approach aligns with Lean principles of managing flow and
reducing variability in processes.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Training Material, Chapter on
Kanban Systems.

Question Type: Single Choice

What ROAM risk management category requires a plan for eliminating the threat of the risk?

Options:

A Owned

B Accepted

C Mitigated

D Resolved

Answer: C

Explanation:
The ROAM risk management framework categorizes risks to ensure
they are managed appropriately. When a risk is mitigated, a plan is
put in place to reduce or eliminate the threat posed by the risk.
ROAM Framework:
Resolved: The risk is no longer an issue.
Owned: Someone is assigned to manage the risk.
Accepted: The risk is acknowledged, and its impact is accepted
without further action.
Mitigated: Actions are taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of the
risk.
Mitigation involves proactive planning and actions to reduce the
severity or likelihood of a risk.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Training Material, Chapter on Risk
Management.

Question Type: Single Choice

What is the purpose of the Scrum of Scrums meeting during PI Planning?

Options:

A To identify dependencies across teams

B To track Iteration plans across teams

C To track planning progress across the ART

D To create the Program Board

Answer: A

Explanation:
The Scrum of Scrums meeting during PI Planning is designed to
identify and manage dependencies across teams. This meeting
allows representatives from each team to come together and
discuss how their plans intersect and where they might impact each
other.
Dependency Identification: Teams identify dependencies early to
manage risks and align their efforts.
Coordination: Facilitates better coordination and integration of work
between multiple teams.
Communication: Provides a forum for raising issues and ensuring
that all teams are aware of potential impacts on their work.
This helps in creating a more cohesive and integrated approach to
delivering the Program Increment (PI).
SAFe Scrum Master Reference:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Training Material, Chapter on PI
Planning

Question Type: Single Choice

Which statement is true about refactoring code?

Options:

A It is represented in prioritized backlog items used to build the Architecture Runway

B It involves small changes that keep the code's external behavior intact

C It increases technical debt

D It changes the system's functionality

Answer: B

Explanation:
Refactoring code involves making small, incremental changes to
the internal structure of the code without altering its external
behavior. The goal of refactoring is to improve code readability,
maintainability, and performance while ensuring that the
functionality remains unchanged. This practice helps in reducing
technical debt, enhancing the quality of the codebase, and making
future changes easier and less error-prone.
SAFe Scrum Master Reference
SAFe Agile Principles: continuous improvement and refactoring
SAFe 5.0 framework: best practices for maintaining high-quality
code through refactoring

01. What is an example of Scrum Master servant leader behavior?

a) Focuses on the day-to-day team activities

b) Keeps their opinions to themselves

c) Strives to create a conflict-free environment

d) Uses persuasion instead of authority

Answer: d

02. In complex systems development, what do local integration points

ensure?

a) That a common understanding of the system design is distributed to the entire

team

b) That an application passes all quality assurance (QA) tests before being released
to production

c) That each Capability of the system is meeting its responsibilities in contributing to

the overall Solution Intent

d) That all team members have access to the current product status

Answer: c

03. Which pillar of the SAFe House of Lean supports building long-term
partnerships based on trust?

a) Flow

b) Respect for People and Culture

c) Lean-Agile Leadership

d) Innovation

Answer: b

04. How are the program risks, that have been identified during Pl
Planning, categorized?

a) Resolved, Owned, Acknowledged, Managed

b) Removed, Owned, Accepted, Managed

c) Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated

d) Removed, Owned, Acknowledged, Mitigated

Answer: c

05. When is collaboration with System Architects and the Systems Team
likely to have the greatest impact on Solution development?

a) At the Inspect and Adapt event

b) During the daily stand-up

c) At the System Demo

d) During Pl Planning

Answer: d

06. What should be the first step a team should take to feed potential
problems into the Problem Solving workshop?

a) Identify enablers needed to build out the Architectural Runway

b) Analyze quantitative & qualitative metrics

c) Conduct a short team retrospective

d) Review feedback from the System Demo

Answer: c

07. Achieving the goals of Release on Demand requires an understanding

of how to decouple what?

a) The release from deployment

b) The release from System Demos

c) The release from lteration Demos

d) The release from Program Increments

Answer: a

08. Who is responsible for assisting to establish Continuous Integration in

SAFe?

a) Agile Teams

b) The System Architect/Engineer

c) Shared Services

d) The System Team

Answer: d
09. How does a Scrum Master lead a team's efforts in relentless
improvement?

a) By facilitating the Iteration Retrospective

b) By focusing on the Iteration goals

c) By eliminating impediments

d) By facilitating a team meeting

Answer: a

10. What action should be taken on relentless improvement backlog items

from the problem-solving workshop?

a) Assign the items to the team best suited to solve them

b) Assign points or prioritization levels for each item

c) Use the items as direct input into the Pl Planning event that follows

d) Calculate item cost before continuing

Answer: c

Question: 1

What are two timestamps required to measure lead time when using a Team Kanban board?
(Choose

two.)

A. When the Story is released to users and validated

B. When the Story is deployed

C. When the Agile Team pulls a Story onto the board

D. When the Story is accepted by the Product Owner

E. When the team completes validation of the Story

Answer: C, D

Question: 2

Which two events provide opportunities for the team to collaborate? (Choose two.)

A. Iteration Planning

B. Portfolio Sync

C. Solution Demo

D. Pre-PI Planning
E. Backlog refinement

Answer: A, E

Question: 3

Which statement is true about batch size, lead time, and utilization?

A. Higher team member utilization leads to longer lead times

B. There is no direct relationship between lead time and utilization

C. As batch size increases, lead time decreases

D. There is no direct relationship between lead time and batch size

Answer: A

Question: 4

How can a Scrum Master help the team remain focused on achieving their Iteration goals?

A. By supporting the rules of the team process

B. By leading a team's efforts in relentless improvements

C. By eliminating impediments

D. By exhibiting Lean-Agile Leadership

Answer: C

Question: 5

Which of the SAFe Core Values enables trust across the ART?

A. Transparency

B. Adaptation

C. Built-in Quality

D. Decentralized decision-making

Answer: A

What are two characteristics of teams that fear conflict? (Choose two.)

Options:

A- They avoid pair work

B- They ignore controversial topics that are critical to team success

C- They fail to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team members

D- They have longer meetings

E- They do not focus on results

Answer:

B, C

Question 2

Question Type: MultipleChoice

The purpose of Continuous Integration is to deliver what?

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Options:

A- Potentially deployable code

B- New builds on the test environment

C- Smaller batch sizes

D- Specific customer functionality

Answer:

Question 3

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What are two ways a Scrum Master promotes T-shaped skill development across the team?

(Choose two.)

Options:

A- By having team members pair when working on Stories

B- By requesting the Managers add skills training to the team members' development plans

C- By having teams swap one of their members every other Iteration for cross-training

D- By delivering cross-functional skills training

E- By defining Stories that need cross-functional skills for the team to implement

Answer:

Question 4

Question Type: MultipleChoice

The work within one state of a team's Kanban board is being completed at varying times,

sometimes running faster and sometimes slower than the next state. What could resolve this

issue?

Options:

A- Combine the two states to avoid the varying work flow

B- Redesign the board to ensure a smooth flow of work

C- Create a buffer state between the two states to regulate the situation

D- Match skill sets to the WIP states and hold individuals accountable in order to smooth out flow

Answer:

Question 5

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is the purpose of the Scrum of Scrums meeting during PI Planning?

Options:

A- To identify dependencies across teams

B- To track Iteration plans across teams

C- To track planning progress across the ART

D- To create the Program Board

Answer:

Question 6

Question Type: MultipleChoice

When is collaboration with System Architects and the Systems Team likely to have the greatest

impact on Solution development?

Options:

A- At the System Demo

B- At the Inspect and Adapt event

C- During the daily stand-up

D- During PI Planning

Answer: D

Question 7

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is one requirement for achieving Continuous Deployment?

Options:

A- Decouple deployment from release

B- Couple development cadence and deployment cadence

C- Create all Features using behavior-driven development

D- Automate all unit-tests

Answer:

Question 1

Question Type: MultipleChoice

The purpose of Continuous Integration is to deliver what?

Options:

A- Potentially deployable code

B- New builds on the test environment

C- Smaller batch sizes

D- Specific customer functionality

Answer:

A
Question 2

Question Type: MultipleChoice

When is collaboration with System Architects and the Systems Team likely to have the greatest

impact on Solution development?

Options:

A- At the System Demo

B- At the Inspect and Adapt event

C- During the daily stand-up

D- During PI Planning

Answer:

Question 3

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is the output of an Inspect and Adapt event?

Options:

A- An updated Program Board

B- A refined understanding of the problem statement

C- A set of improvement items for the upcoming PI Planning event

D- A new backlog for the team to work on in the upcoming PI

Answer:

Question 4

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is one requirement for achieving Continuous Deployment?

Options:

A- Decouple deployment from release

B- Couple development cadence and deployment cadence

C- Create all Features using behavior-driven development

D- Automate all unit-tests

Answer:

Question 5

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What are two ways a Scrum Master promotes T-shaped skill development across the team?

(Choose two.)

Options:

A- By having team members pair when working on Stories

B- By requesting the Managers add skills training to the team members' development plans

C- By having teams swap one of their members every other Iteration for cross-training

D- By delivering cross-functional skills training

E- By defining Stories that need cross-functional skills for the team to implement

Answer:

Question 6

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is the purpose of the fishbone diagram?

Options:

A- To identify the biggest root cause

B- To brainstorm solutions to problems

C- To identify improvement backlog items

D- To identify potential root causes to problems

Answer:

Question 7

Question Type: MultipleChoice

An Agile Team decides they want to use pair programming in future Iterations. Where should this
be captured?

Options:

A- In the Inspect and Adapt meeting notes

B- In the team retrospective notes

C- In the Program Backlog

D- In the team's improvement backlog

Answer:

Question 1

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What are two ways a Scrum Master promotes T-shaped skill development across the team?

(Choose two.)

Options:

A- By having team members pair when working on Stories

B- By requesting the Managers add skills training to the team members' development plans

C- By having teams swap one of their members every other Iteration for cross-training

D- By delivering cross-functional skills training

E- By defining Stories that need cross-functional skills for the team to implement

Answer:

Question 2

Question Type: MultipleChoice

Inspect and Adapt events occur at which two SAFe levels? (Choose two.)

Options:

A- Portfolio Level

B- Essential Level

C- Team Level

D- Value Stream Level

Answer:
C, D

Question 3

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is the purpose of the fishbone diagram?

Options:

A- To identify the biggest root cause

B- To brainstorm solutions to problems

C- To identify improvement backlog items

D- To identify potential root causes to problems

Answer:

Question 4

Question Type: MultipleChoice

The purpose of Continuous Integration is to deliver what?

Options:

A- Potentially deployable code

B- New builds on the test environment

C- Smaller batch sizes

D- Specific customer functionality

Answer:

Question 5

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What is one way a Scrum Master can gain the confidence of a stakeholder?

Options:

A- Establish a daily sync meeting with the stakeholder

B- Invite the stakeholder to the Iteration retrospective

C- Make sure the results of the retrospectives are made public

D- Make the process visible

Answer:

Question 6

Question Type: MultipleChoice

Which statement is true about refactoring code?

Options:

A- It is represented in prioritized backlog items used to build the Architecture Runway

B- It involves small changes that keep the code's external behavior intact

C- It increases technical debt

D- It changes the system's functionality

Answer:

Question 7

Question Type: MultipleChoice

When is collaboration with System Architects and the Systems Team likely to have the greatest

impact on Solution development?

Options:

A- At the System Demo

B- At the Inspect and Adapt event

C- During the daily stand-up

D- During PI Planning

Answer:

Question 8

Question Type: MultipleChoice

What are two characteristics of teams that fear conflict? (Choose two.)

Options:
A- They avoid pair work

B- They ignore controversial topics that are critical to team success

C- They fail to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team members

D- They have longer meetings

E- They do not focus on results

Answer:

B, C