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1/10 · Introducing Scrum in SAFe
According to the Agile Manifesto, which statement most accurately reflects how the four value statements should be interpreted by a Scrum Master/Team Coach working on an Agile Release Train (ART)?
AThe items on the right, such as comprehensive documentation, contract negotiation and following a plan, should be phased out in favor of the items on the left as the team matures.
BThe four value statements apply to the Product Owner and the Scrum Master/Team Coach, while the rest of the Agile Team on the ART follows the SAFe process instead.
CEach of the four value pairs should be weighted equally, so that processes and tools count as much as individuals and interactions, balancing agility with predictability.
DWhile there is value in the items on the right (processes and tools, comprehensive documentation, contract negotiation, following a plan), the items on the left are valued more.
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2/10 · Defining the Scrum Master/Team Coach Role
Which statement best reflects the philosophy of servant leadership as applied by the Scrum Master/Team Coach in SAFe 6.0?
AThe Scrum Master/Team Coach puts the growth, well-being, and development of team members and the broader organization first, serving their needs rather than exercising positional authority.
BThe Scrum Master/Team Coach acts as the team's technical lead, making key design decisions so that team members are shielded from design debates and can focus on delivering stories.
CThe Scrum Master/Team Coach focuses primarily on enforcing deadlines set by external stakeholders, protecting the organization's commitments by holding the team strictly accountable to those dates.
DThe Scrum Master/Team Coach directs the team's daily task assignments to maximize throughput, serving the team by removing the burden of deciding who should work on which story.
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3/10 · Supporting Team Events
What is the primary purpose of the Iteration Planning event in SAFe?
ATo produce an Iteration Plan with committed Stories and Iteration Goals that describe the business and technology intent of the work
BTo finalize the Program Increment (PI) Objectives and their business value scores that will be presented at the next PI Planning event
CTo allow the Product Owner to unilaterally reprioritize the entire ART Backlog for the train and publish the new order
DTo have the Scrum Master/Team Coach assign Stories and tasks to individual team members based on their availability for the Iteration
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4/10 · Supporting ART Events
In SAFe 6.0, the term 'ART sync' refers to which of the following?
AThe collective name for the Coach Sync and PO Sync events that keep the ART aligned between PI Planning events.
BA single mandatory daily standup for every team on the Agile Release Train, run by the RTE.
CThe formal name for the System Demo held at the end of each Iteration.
DA quarterly meeting where the RTE reviews individual team velocity for performance appraisal.
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5/10 · Introducing Scrum in SAFe
In SAFe, the Scrum Master/Team Coach differs from a traditional project manager primarily because the Scrum Master/Team Coach...
AServes the team by fostering self-organization, continuous improvement, and removal of impediments rather than directing task assignments.
BAssigns Iteration tasks to individual team members and tracks their hours against a project plan so that delivery dates are visible to management.
CShields the team by owning all stakeholder communication and risk reporting, rather than letting the developers engage directly.
DFacilitates team events and coaches the Product Owner, while also owning the Team Backlog order so the PI schedule holds.
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6/10 · Defining the Scrum Master/Team Coach Role
How does the Scrum Master/Team Coach role in SAFe 6.0 fundamentally differ from a traditional project manager role?
AThe Scrum Master/Team Coach conducts individual performance reviews for team members, using Iteration metrics to coach each person toward a higher personal velocity.
BThe Scrum Master/Team Coach acts as the team's Product Owner proxy, prioritizing the Team Backlog so the team no longer depends on a manager's direction.
CThe Scrum Master/Team Coach serves the team by facilitating events and coaching Agile behaviors, rather than directing tasks, owning a project schedule, or managing individuals.
DThe Scrum Master/Team Coach owns the team's share of the ART budget and reports progress against the project schedule to a Project Management Office on behalf of the whole team.
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7/10 · Supporting Team Events
Which statement best describes the Daily Stand-up (Team Sync) event in SAFe?
AA formal weekly event led by the Release Train Engineer to review ART-level dependencies and risks across teams
BAn optional event held only when the Product Owner requests it, mainly to reprioritize and re-estimate the Team Backlog Stories
CA status meeting, typically around 30 minutes, where each team member reports individually to the Scrum Master/Team Coach for evaluation
DA short, timeboxed event of 15 minutes or less where the team inspects progress toward the Iteration Goals and surfaces impediments
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8/10 · Supporting ART Events
During the draft plan review portion of PI Planning, teams identify risks and impediments. What does the ROAM technique stand for when categorizing these risks?
ARecorded, Objected, Approved, Merged
BReviewed, Organized, Actioned, Managed
CResolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated
DRaised, Opened, Assigned, Monitored
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9/10 · Introducing Scrum in SAFe · hard
During Iteration Review, a team demonstrates only the polished parts of a Story and quietly omits a known defect discovered the day before, planning to fix it 'off the record' before the next System Demo. Which pillar of empirical process control is being violated, and why does this matter?
ATransparency, because stakeholders and the team cannot make good inspection or adaptation decisions if the true state of the work is hidden.
BNone of the three pillars applies to the Iteration Review, since empirical process control governs only the Daily Stand-up.
CAdaptation, because the team should have already fixed the Story before showing it, so no violation of transparency actually occurred.
DInspection, because the Iteration Review is not intended for inspecting the increment, only for celebrating completed work.
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10/10 · Introducing Scrum in SAFe · hard
A team member reports that a dependent team on the same Agile Release Train has fallen behind, threatening this team's Iteration Goal. Where in the SAFe event cadence should the Scrum Master/Team Coach most appropriately raise and coordinate resolution of this cross-team dependency?
AThe Coach Sync, part of the ART Sync, where Scrum Masters/Team Coaches synchronize on cross-team dependencies and impediments.
BThe next PI Planning event, since dependencies can only be renegotiated at Program Increment boundaries.
CThe Iteration Retrospective of the other team, since only that team can decide how to resolve their own delay.
DThe PO Sync, since only Product Owners are permitted to discuss dependencies between teams.
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SAFe SSM practice — FAQ
SAFe SSM vs PSM I — what's the difference?
SSM requires a 2-day course, has 45 questions in 90 minutes with a 73% pass mark, and tests SAFe-specific ART and PI Planning content on top of Scrum. PSM I is 80 questions in 60 minutes at 85%, no course required, and tests pure Scrum Guide knowledge.
Is the SAFe Scrum Master course mandatory before the SAFe SSM exam?
Not any more - as of 24 Sep 2026 scaledagile.com marks the SSM exam 'Training course not required' and sells a proctored exam at $495 + tax with two attempts in 60 days. The 2-day course remains an option and includes the first two attempts.
How hard is the SAFe SSM exam?
Moderately challenging: 73% pass mark on 45 questions. The course, its materials and the included practice test cover the exam domains well — most course graduates pass on the first attempt.
How many questions is the SAFe SSM exam and how long is it?
45 multiple-choice single-select questions in 90 minutes, closed book, web-based and unproctored via the SAFe platform after the 2-day SAFe Scrum Master course (first two attempts within 60 days included in the course fee).
What is the passing score for SAFe SSM?
The passing score is 73% — about 33 out of 45 questions in the SAFe 6.0 study guide this bank is built against; scaledagile.com lists 80% for the current AI-Empowered SSM exam (checked 21 Sep 2026). Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic practice exams before booking.
What is the SAFe SSM pass rate?
Scaled Agile does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
What are the SAFe SSM eligibility requirements?
Course route: the official 2-day SAFe Scrum Master course (taught by an authorized SPC), which includes the first two attempts. Exam-only route: scaledagile.com marks the SSM exam 'Training course not required' and sells a proctored exam at $495 + tax (checked 24 Sep 2026).
How much does SAFe SSM cost?
Course fee includes the first two exam attempts (within 60 days of course completion or exam purchase); the exam-only proctored route costs $495 + tax for two attempts in 60 days (checked 24 Sep 2026). Unproctored retakes cost $50 with 0/10/30-day waits; a proctored retake is listed at $450 in the study guide and $495 in the retake FAQ. Renewal: SAFe Foundational Studio membership, $195/year plus applicable tax (verified 18 Sep 2026).
How long should I study for SAFe SSM?
For most candidates, the 16-hour course plus commonly reported 5–10 hours of self-study. What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
Does the SAFe SSM certification need recertification?
Annual renewal via SAFe Foundational Studio membership ($195/year + tax) plus 12 CEUs a year — no re-exam (verified 18 Sep 2026).
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